Chapter 346

“Come on,” Jacob said as he turned to Sophie, “Let’s go.”

Sophie looked at him but didn’t move. Jacob gently pulled her hand, and she stumbled forward a bit, still staring at Olivia.

Jacob put his arm around Sophie’s s watched them from behind.

Coulders and led her away from the corridor. Olivia Claude suddenly turned around. His sharp gaze caught Olivia’s attention, and she quickly stepped back to put some distance between them.

Olivia hadn’t been in the cafe for long. Alisa, not seeing Olivia inside, got out of the car and peeked through the cafe window. Not finding Olivia, she walked inside and finally spotted her in the corridor.

“Ms. Olivia!” Alisa exclaimed.

Hearing Alisa seemed to bring Olivia back to reality. She and Claude both turned to look at the maid.

After a moment, Alisa grabbed Olivia’s wrist. “You scared me! I thought you were lost!”

“Let’s head home,” Olivia said tiredly. “I’m exhausted.”

Alisa, still new and unaware of the underlying tensions, took Olivia’s hand and led her away. Claude watched them go, saying nothing.

Olivia’s foot was in pain. Alisa noticed her wince. “Are you alright?”

Olivia remembered how forcefully Claude had pulled her earlier. His grip had been too strong, hurting her foot. Despite the pain, she insisted, “I’m fine.”

Just then, the driver came out of the car. Olivia quickly said, “Let’s get in the car. I really need to rest.”

Alisa found Olivia’s rush odd but followed her instructions and helped her into the car with the driver’s assistance.

Olivia’s mind was overwhelmed with thoughts.

Seeing Olivia’s quiet distress, Alisa mistook it for physical discomfort. “Are you okay? Do you have a stomachache?”

“It’s nothing,” Olivia reassured her.

They returned to the Harrises‘ residence. Ana and Malsy were in the living room, surprised to see Olivia back so soon. They looked up as she entered.

With Alisa’s support, Olivia limped through the door. Her foot pain had worsened, making it hard to walk Ana rushed over, concerned. “What happened?”

“Ms. Olivia’s foot started hurting after she got back,” Alisa explained.

Maisy approached with worry, “How did this happen? Weren’t you just going out to see a friend? Maybe we should call a doctor-”

“It’s okay, Grandma. I just need to rest. I’ll be fine,” Olivia insisted, trying to reassure them.