Chapter 22: He Was in Every Dream
After the two little ones went upstairs, the smile on Olivia’s face gradually faded, catching Isabelle’s attention.
“What’s wrong? Is something bothering you?”
Isabelle turned off the TV and leaned in, concerned.
Olivia hesitated for a moment and lightly mentioned the events of the evening, “I ran into Victor while having dinner earlier.”
It had been six years since their breakup, and besides Isabelle, Olivia had no one else to confide in about it.
Hearing this, Isabelle froze for a moment and couldn’t help but sigh, “What kind of twisted fate is this between you two… Seacrest is so big, and I thought the chances of you running into each other were practically zero if neither of you made an effort.”
Olivia lowered her gaze, lost in thought.
“So, now that you’ve seen him, what is your plan?” Isabelle inquired further.
Olivia bit her lip and said, “What can I think? We ended things six years ago, and now we’re just two strangers. He won’t affect me anymore. From now on, I only want to take good care of Sebastian and Ethan, and live a good life with them.”
Listening to her words, it seemed like she had already come to terms with it.
Isabelle breathed a sigh of relief, patting her friend’s shoulder with a smile. “That’s good. You’re so outstanding, and there are plenty of people pursuing you. Take your time to choose. We don’t need that scumbag!”
Olivia nodded slightly, not wanting to continue the topic. She changed the subject, “By the way, I haven’t had a chance to buy a car since returning to the country. I took my colleague’s car to the dinner today and it was so inconvenient. Can you accompany me tomorrow morning to pick one?”
Isabelle also shifted her attention and found it somewhat bewildering when she heard Olivia wanted to buy a car. “Why buy a car? I have several in my garage. Just pick one.”
Olivia raised an eyebrow with a smile, “Is it that easy?”
The two exchanged glances, and Isabelle boldly wrapped her arm around Olivia’s neck, solemnly declaring, “Of course, you’re my godson’s biological mother. What’s mine is yours!”
“Well, in that case, I won’t hold back,” Olivia replied with a smile.
They continued chatting for a while, but when they checked the time, it was already late, and Isabelle reluctantly returned to her own place next door.
After washing up, Olivia lay in bed but couldn’t fall asleep.
She tossed and turned for a long time before finally drifting into a slumber.
In a daze, she seemed to be back in the empty private room at Wangjiang Pavilion.
She was pressed against the wall, facing Victor’s enlarged handsome face, his eyes narrowing as he approached her.
Just as their lips were about to meet, Olivia abruptly woke up, her body covered in cold sweat.
Because of that dream, she hardly slept a wink that night.
The next morning, Olivia sat at the dining table with two dark circles under her eyes, accompanying the two little ones for breakfast.
“Mommy, did you not sleep well last night?” Sebastian noticed the dark circles under his mom’s eyes and asked in a sweet and concerned voice.
Olivia paused for a moment, remembering the dream she had, and then casually smiled as if nothing had happened. “Hmm, I stayed up late last night accidentally while going through some materials.”
Being sensitive children, Olivia was afraid they would inquire further, so after speaking, she pretended to focus on eating and lowered her head.
Observing the situation, the two little ones exchanged skeptical glances but didn’t ask any more questions. Instead, they reminded her, “Mommy, don’t tire yourself too much. Take care of yourself!”
Olivia nodded with a smile.
After breakfast, Olivia took the two little ones to Isabelle’s place to pick up the car.
“Choose whichever you like, no need to be polite with me.” Isabelle took them to the garage, holding a bunch of car keys, displaying an extravagant demeanor.
Though young, the two little ones were familiar with many luxury cars. Seeing the cars in the garage, they clapped their hands in admiration. “Isabelle is so generous!”
Olivia walked around and chose a Mercedes-Benz in the mid-price range, costing over a million.
Without hesitation, Isabelle handed her the keys.
With the car in her possession, Olivia personally drove and dropped off the two little ones at school.
“Goodbye, Mommy! Don’t get too tired, okay!”
After getting out of the car, the two little ones bid her farewell obediently.
Olivia gently stroked their heads. “You two, behave well at school. Mommy will pick you up in the evening.”
The two little ones nodded and walked side by side into the school.
Watching their figures disappear from sight, Olivia turned around, got back in the car, started the engine, and slowly left the school gate.
Two minutes later, a Rolls-Royce parked ostentatiously at the kindergarten entrance.
Nathan stepped out of the car, opened the rear door, and carefully carried Miss Sophia down from the vehicle.
Sophia’s feet touched the ground, and she turned her head to wave at her daddy.
“Go inside.” Victor gently stroked the little girl’s head, his voice warm.
Upon hearing her daddy’s words, Sophia nodded and entered the kindergarten.
Inside the car, Victor’s eyes revealed a hint of doubt as he watched Sophia’s departing figure.
Compared to usual, Sophia seemed noticeably happier today.
Perhaps spending time with the other children at the kindergarten gradually helped her open up and let her guard down.
It seemed the child psychologist was right after all-having more interactions with other kids could alleviate her autism.