Chapter 13: Doting
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Allie looked at Olivia, a bit shocked. Olivia was Stacey’s daughter, yet she didn’t know these things. Nonetheless, Allie still nodded, quite willing to tell her.
“Your mother’s family is very rich. At that time, she met your father in school when he was still a poor boy named Joseph Green. He secretly dated your mother.
“Your grandfather didn’t agree to them being together because of his family background. At that time, Joseph only cared about dating and didn’t think much about your mother’s pressure at all. He didn’t have his own ideas when doing things, so it was very difficult for him to become great.”
Olivia agreed with this point.
“Additionally, your mother was an outstanding woman. She’s considered a campus belle in school. She was pretty and had strong learning abilities, so she didn’t lack suitors. She liked men who were motivated, but Joseph’s performance disappointed her.
“Thereafter, Stacey resolutely broke up with Joseph. When they broke up, he asked to see your mother for the last time. She relented and agreed. She came to an agreement with Joseph and left after saying a few words.
“She was blindfolded on her way home and… Afterward, Stacey was very scared. She locked herself in her room for an entire day and didn’t come out. Your grandparents were anxious, but they soon received indecent photos of your mother.
“The news of your mother being raped spread, and no one dared to propose marriage to her. Your grandfather found Joseph and asked him if he would let bygones be bygones and marry into the family as a son-in-law. The offer was a company, and Joseph was tempted.
“Thus, they got married and came to this city. I followed them here. Your grandparents are still living in Philadelphia.”
There were actually so many things that Olivia didn’t know. In her impression, her parents had always been very amiable.
“Allie, did that man get caught?”
Allie looked meaningfully at Olivia as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t.
“Do you really want to know?”
Olivia nodded.
“In the end, the result of the police investigation was that your father raped your mother. Your grandparents wanted to break off the engagement after finding out, but they already had you by then. Your mother developed feelings for Joseph and decided to live a good life with him.
“In order to make up for his mistakes, your father listened to your mother and didn’t let her suffer any grievances. Your grandfather was very disappointed with your mother’s decision, so he cut off all contact with her.”
Olivia was very shocked. She hadn’t expected that there would be such a relationship between her parents. If her father had used such a method to marry her mother, why had he brought back such an old daughter and stepmother after her mother passed away?
Olivia was dumbfounded. Allie hugged Olivia upon seeing that she wanted to cry. However, Olivia’s tears had dried up in her previous life, and she couldn’t cry anymore.
Olivia excused herself from Allie and wandered aimlessly down the road. She didn’t know where she was going, but she kept walking, watching the cars coming and going on the street. Slowly, Olivia crouched down.
The heavens seemed to understand Olivia’s feelings very well, and the sky also darkened. Raindrops accompanied by rumbling thunder fell, wetting her clothes and blowing cold wind, causing her to hug herself tightly.
A black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of Olivia, but she recognized the car plate number.
Brian walked down and carried her into the car. He couldn’t tell if the tears on Olivia’s face were from the rain, but the palm print on her left cheek made his heart ache.
“Stupid woman, what’s wrong? Why are you so cruel to me but so easily bullied by others?”
Olivia did not know if she should thank Brian or find him nosy.
“Why are you here?”
“You have my child in your womb, so I have to keep an eye on you. I don’t care if you’re dead or alive, but don’t even think about hurting our child. Please take good care of your body and let my child have a healthy mother.”
It was only then that Olivia realized that she had been in the rain. She immediately took off her coat and leaned against Brian, who turned on the heater in the car.
Warmth embraced her, and the cold in Olivia’s body was blown away. She touched her belly, feeling guilty. “Mia, I’m sorry. It’s Mom’s fault. Mom will pay attention next time.”
Brian’s throat burned as he looked at Olivia. Her figure was faintly discernible, and her face was a little disheveled. Her pitiful appearance aroused Brian’s desire to protect her.
“Your face?”
Olivia touched her face and shook her head.
“As you can see, I was beaten. My stepmother did it.”
Olivia suddenly thought of something and looked at Brian pleadingly.
“Can you do me a favor?”
Brian’s interest was piqued. To think that this woman would ask him for help. Not only did he not feel disgusted, but he even felt a little happy. However, he remained calm on the surface and nodded.
“Tell me, what do you want me to do?”
“I want you to investigate my mother, Stacey’s death. I don’t think my mother’s death is that simple. There must be something else going on.”
There was a reason that Olivia had asked Brian for help. There was nothing that Brian could not do in New York City. Rather than finding a needle in a haystack, it was better to let someone capable do it.
“Tell me about the general situation, sort it out and send it to my email.”
Olivia nodded. She did not expect Brian to agree so quickly.
“Don’t think too much. It’s because Grandpa likes you, and you’re pregnant with my child. Otherwise, I wouldn’t care about you.”
Although Brian said that, he actually enjoyed being troubled by Olivia.
Paul looked at his boss and smiled. It had been a long time since he saw Brian like this. He was happy for him. Finally, he would not be alone after so many years.
“Boss, we’re reaching home. Do you want to go back?”
“Send Olivia home. Then we’ll go to the company.”
Paul quipped, “Mrs. Ford, Mr. Ford specially came to pick you up. The company was supposed to sign a contract today, but Mr. Ford is late. If he doesn’t sign it, who knows how much money will be lost?”
Olivia looked at Brian in disbelief. Brian’s face darkened.
“Paul, you’ve been with me for so long. Don’t you know me well?”
Brian’s words were cold as ice. He didn’t want Olivia to know that. Deep down, he couldn’t accept a woman like her who had drugged him and climbed into his bed.
He didn’t know why he cared so much, but Paul’s words meant that he had accepted her. Naturally, he was a little angry.
“Boss, I spoke too much. I’m sorry.”
When they arrived at the villa, Uncle Ford brought Olivia in. Brian lit a cigarette, wanting to dispel the distress in his heart. The palm print on Olivia’s face lingered in Brian’s heart for a long time.
“She’s very different today, don’t you think?”
Paul could not understand Brian anymore. He obviously cared about her, but he wanted to act like he did not.
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