tem each other very well during high school. After all, we were dueunt schools.
dan schools held an interschool festival at that time. I fell in love wah you at fint ught whim you performed on stage at mir school”
with a deeply affectionate lock in Niaryr, he then plumed a kiss on Olivia’s forehead.
Mikumided beam mentha neck in response to his kiss. Allmegather feelings within fer dolpated.
she fell back onto the couch, and Lucas, in a smooth motion, benghit his koer og oma the much and pulled her chee, cradling her in his arms. He then began to kiss her gently, arting with
Her necklas and collabone were exposed Acharged asphere began to develop, a blend of key pendone and something me primul it was clear how much he desked her
Licar lasted aptron bei neck, has voter bunky. “Li “headed, “cat Hideshewarar, yet hivepesheld a hint of problemes.
Olivia’s page fakersdirivous. “Mh. My Mai Ho is here,” she starrerel
A look of disappointment Kashelagos Loca’s eyes for a brief moment. He muffled her hali and unifiediendoly. “Ildichap pour pattain you
Aten baring a serving of pasta carbonara, Ohia’s stomach telt much better. Content, the unprist istotaras arms, onwillingtonove.
Na Lucas cose to do the dishes, Olivia caught his arm. Nuzzlingagabrot hin, the kant. “Ton’t pa Stay with me. “Her roku win tiled with playful enticement
That something happen today? Why are you being so ding?” Lucas questioned, feeling peoplesed
At the site pate, he pulled her intohiszenia.
Then codded for quite a while umil Locas heard the sound af steady treating in his rar
Ahelpless smile spread across his fare. He then lowered Dasia carefully onto the couch before getting up to do the dishes in the kitchen
„te came back and efficiently removed her shoes dat her. But the sight of her feet stoppel him cold. He flinded and then looked away, uncomfortable
After he was done, he c
ne in the bedroom was asleep. Olivia, pa andaging, Lay ride the
A00 pr. everyone in
Het period cramps were abays bad, but the watexracating Hours passed, the pain intensifying, his head now throbbing in sync with the cramps. Sleep was impossible.
She was drenched in amwat, her white pajamin dinging unconfortably to her skin. Her gaze drilinika her phone, a pirmed chat with the contact nime “Wilden Schumer“. The proble photo
Desperare, the messaged. The pochave prishilers
She wasn’s hopingroget a reply, but alojad instantly, her phoneang It was Walden.
Young Wilden’s deep, hasky, and surprisingly salty voice was laced with concern. “I don’t have any Are you
Ola predahand to her ranging abdomen, her volée trembling with pain. “My period is here, and the camps are real
wilden’s voice was urgent. “The infirmary is surely dosed at this hour. Hang in there and stay on the line. Let me see if I can ask the teacher on duty to let us out.”“”“
Olivia roanaged a bum of acknowledgement.
Amer some time, Wilkessit, “Come on out. Em outside your bedroom.”
The moment bejam ber behandelther some capsides and wate
Staring at her pale fare made humtioen. Take these paizkiberaten
He watched Olivia swallow the pills, then turned, abining his bark
Officia was taken aback. “hur are you doing?”
“Hop on,” Waden stped. “You’re in too much pain, ver or going in the hospital,”
Helilandy, she danced an
Though he looked thun, his muscles were springly fum beneath her touch. She wrapped her arms around his neck, lesi
“Dvd you manage to pet permission to leave?” Olivia asked.
Wilden passed, then said, “Don’t worry. I’ll get you out.
The minunearer, she had her answer – be was scaling the wall.
inting her weight on his shaders the supported her thighs
Wilden found some bricks and quickly arranged them an makeshift steps. He hopped over the wall with practiced rase, landing smoothly on the other side.
“Don’t be afraid 13 caich you,” he called up to her, waving enduraendly
Olma, however, was bounded. Heights were her nemesis, and this was her first time attempting anything like this. Her legs trembled as she looked down
Focusing on Wilden senasuringligan, she squeezedber ejes shut and jumped.
the landed safely in his armas.
Told you I’d catch you.” he said, of in his vote.
They a good thing that I’m slim,” lista ceplied, pride in be
The paced cab and sped to Cents Central Hospital. After getting out of the rat, Wildencnied Olivia on his back to registri to see a doct
Even though the hopital wasn’t conded, nangating the mate of hallways and different levels proved to be a complicated process.
Serg Wilden’s bow beaded with wat from all the running around, Olivia sill. “Yinput me down now I’m feeling a little bed.” “I’m fine,” Wiklen said.
Chapter 1
Nearby, a group of young nurses watched them wich warm undes,
“Young lady,“ur of them said, “your bestienderally takes podorf you
“You are such a cute couple, “another chimed in
Days Walden, on the other hand, responded. Thank you
The doctor advised. “Their won’t much at an ioner. Make sure that you keep yet lement abdomen warm and avoidhaving cold food, cald drinks, and especially mabu.”
The doctor then tumedio Wilden. “You’re both very young. Don’t overdo things, and as her boyfriend, you shouttake good care of her “”
Dista sea seated en a bench and drinking a nap of ginger tes a nurse had given her when she heard that. Her face flushed red instantly.
Wait a minute,” the stammeied, “artesill minen-
kiting, wilden nodded and acknowledged, “Got in Thank you.”
As they left the hospital, olivia’s stomach rumbled loudly. A sheepish expressioncrossedher lice. “Wilden I’m hinoy”
Wide grinned at her. “What do you feel like howing
Olivia’s eyes it up Theme’s the amazing place neis
school that has the best crab pastal terpetral”
Almonely morWüden said without hesitation. “Have you already forgotten what the doctar just said? Noverabundinnendidik. As your boyfriend, it’s my job to make sure your fallow the
Olighed “Tine Let’s have pasta carbonata, then.”
By the time the pair viclared their hunger and returned to school, IC was alresh 200m
Wilden helped Olivia clinch back on the wall, offering his shoulders as a boot. She carefully stepped down on the other side, landing a little dy. Fortunately, the soft gras
After happing down himself, Wilden checked on her leg. “Does it hurt?” he ad, concern in his voice
Clashook her head. “No. I’m fine
past then a sharp volcano. “You two, stop right there!
It was the dean, known na students as Wild chicken, his flashlight beam cutting through the darkness. He hurried toward them, his woke boorning. “Juniors or services? Which class? And our
Widegrabbed olivia’s hand and yelled, “kund
They sprinted toward the dorms, die dean’s heavier frame no match for the youthdal speed Nothing else could be done to watch the pair escap
Back in the unctuary of room, lilailed as she messaged him. “Thank you for tonight, Wilden have a question, though. Why the black circleder your profile picture?
Obria tested back, “sdly, I’ve pinned your chart.”
The night passed, and Olivia woke up, the remnants of her dream already slipping away like mujt.
Justerram, bet past seemed lost in a dense bog–distant and unreal
Charles semimated her to his office her she clocked in for work that mening
Abat a quick work update, he becachedanother topk
“Liv, Iralled you here today because I wanted to formal aver
Deep down, Olivia was surpribed. “What is it?”
Chatles explained, “An ex–classmate of mine has a daughter who’s migrating merupas, the place they were living in has been vacated, and they’re looking for someone to sent the place For a monthly tent of 2,000 dollars
“The property is strategically located in the city center, just under 20 minutes from our workpl
“Most importantly, the candidate should be financially secure. If you know someone who lieti dha b, I’d appreciate the recommendation”
Charles pulled our his phone and showed Olivia the screen. “Here are the photosal the property. It’s fullylarrished”
Find out for 5.000 dollar. Yet, its monthly rental was
Olivia’s eyes lit up as she glanced at the images. The place was beautifully renovated, and given sprication, it could easily be in
ly 2000 dollars).
The desidential area where she was Cairntly living was already renting out properties for 1,500 dollars. This was practically a gift from the heavens!
“My ex–classmate in’t shout on money,” Charles added. “They just want a reasonable tenant. But they have specific requirements. They prefer a woman with a stable job, no pets, and
Olivia’s decision was inctant. “Mu. Hlassen, you can stop looking. I’ll take it. When can i
can inspect the place?!!
Charles unded, eyes glianing “Tü contact my ex–clauriate. You should be able to see it this afternoon”
“That’s fair” Olivia exclaimed in surprise, but she quickly realized that inspecting it sooner would hures been better.
“They’re rushing tormigrate.“Chuiles explained.
With a rod, Olivia lait the office. What she didn’t was lace making a call expression end as he spoke with feigned polimen.
“Mr. Schumer, it’s done. Don’t worry–our company will tonal Liv well. We’re counting on your support moving formand.“.
That evening, after work, Olivia sited the apartment, it exceeded expectation was fully fashed, secure, and located in a high–end building For 1,000 dollars a month, it was a
The landed, an easy–going in, pleasant. They signed the tal agreement on the spot.
Wasting notion. Olivia contacted a moving company and became absorbed in the moving procent.
Dia had blocked wilden’s uber since the incident at the–racing. Thandully, he hadn’t reached out she concluded it had been a whims his part–perhaps fueled by heronection to Laras Whatever interest he had would fade with time
That night, Olwia was set
et to attend a party. The host was a long–time business partner of the Zanden family, relebrating their goth wedding anniversary.
Lucas father, Contad Zanden, was on a work trip and could not attend the party, so Lucas attended the party on his behalf.
Obvia had not planned to attend the event. She only trained about it »lies mecmingpownwardliwind to her dondej
“Come with me, Lis,” Lucas unged. “You’ll meet the elders from our parents‘ age. It’ll be good practice for greeting them during our wedding.”
Oliva agreed seeing the logic
The nightfall, the parking lot of the Nupoint Hotel was lined with busty cars as guests anived
Lucas stepped out and opened the passenger door. The first thing people saw was Olivia’s red heels, which were embroidered with black diamonds.
Olivia wore a black mermaid dress that hugged her figure. Her dark hair cascaded in voluminous waves, and her bold makeup accentuated her beauty.
She looked so stunning that others couldn’t take their eyes off het.
The criss–cross pattern design at her waist revealed the white rose tattoo, making her a vision of understated seduction—a flower b
Iyes followed her as they woreved the hall–some curious, others admiring, and a few scrutinizing
Lucas wrapped his arm around her waist, silently declaring his claim
The stapes eventually faded, though a few lingering gazes remained.
Olivia moved quietly beside Lucas as he introduced her to the Zarden family’s friends. Her poise earned their approval effortlessly.
blooming in darkness, captivating those who saw hat.
She accepted a glass of champagne offered to her by a wait staff. She was aware that she couldn’t really drink, so all she took was a small sip
Just then, she felt a sharp gaze pierce through the crowd
She turned around and spotted Karen
Dressed elegantly, Karen was sitting together with a number of noblewomen
Noticing that Olivia was looking in her duction, she waved at her. A warm smile spread across her face.
Olivia wondered if the sharp gare had been imagined.
“Liv, come over and sit, Karen called, waving at her enthusiastically.
Olivia pressed her lips together and approached Karen “Hello, Mrs. Zarden”
Karen’s eyes scanned Oliva from head to for “You look stunning No wonder Lucas can’t stop praising you. He even said you’re the only one he marry
Karen chadded. “See? Clothes make the woman. You look far better than in that cheap outfit last time. Make sure Lucas buys you more.”
Dina furrowed her brows. “Mrs. Zarden
Karen cut her off with a smile. “I know you’re different. You’re not like those other poor women who rely on their locks. You’ve got ambition. You’re marrying above
Karen’s
was deceptively kind. “I don’t want you to be disadvantaged while dating Lucas”
With that, Katen slipped an emerald bangle off her wrist and placed it in Olivia’s hand. “Take this Consider it compensation.”
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