Chapter 160
Olivia was startled by Tyler’s abrupt statement about her phone. She turned to see her phone.
vibrating on the dresser, realizing she had missed a call from Claude. Gripping her phone tightly, she hesitated.
Tyler watched her. “Not answering?”
Olivia covered the phone and said, “Just a telemarketer.”
Tyler didn’t press further and glanced away. Olivia offered him the glass again. “Have one more glass.
Suddenly, Tyler stood up, looming over her. Olivia felt overwhelmed by his presence, backward.
stumbling
Despite her wobbling, Tyler remained impassive. “It’s getting late, I’m going to sleep,” he stated coldly as he walked past her to the bathroom.
She could feel his coldness. Lowering her gaze, she pressed her lips together, while Tyler entered the bathroom.
Once Tyler emerged from the bathroom and settled into bed, Olivia tidied up the room and switched off the light before joining him. Despite lying side by side, they felt miles apart.
Olivia lay awake, staring into the darkness. She couldn’t remember how she fell asleep that night.
The next morning, Olivia woke to find the other side of the bed empty.
“Mrs. Olivia, it’s 10 am.”
Hearing a knock on the door, she realized it was already 10 am. She jumped out of bed and said, Okay, I’ll be out soon.”
It was 10 am. Why didn’t Tyler wake her up? Olivia didn’t understand.
She hurriedly cleaned up in the bathroom and rushed downstairs, finding the house quiet and empty.
Olivia said to the maid, “I’m sorry for getting up late.”
The maid smiled. “It’s fine. Just pay more attention next time.”
“Okay.” Olivia nodded, feeling terrible.
“You should go have breakfast,” the maid said before walking away.
But Olivia had no appetite. As she stepped outside, she spotted Tyler playing golf on the lawn.
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