Chapter 182 Holding Hands
Andrew hadn't expected her to say that. He couldn't help but smile, "You're thinking pretty far ahead."
Olivia laughed too and said, "I'm just being honest. You're so patient and know how to guide people psychologically. Kids would definitely be well-behaved and obedient around you, and they'd like you."
Andrew smiled, "Thank you for the compliment."
"You're welcome."
The two chatted as they walked through the rain.
It wasn't until then that Olivia belatedly realized something was wrong.
The umbrella had somehow tilted to her side, and the rain had already soaked half of Andrew's shoulder.
"Ah?"
Olivia cried out and quickly said, "Mr. Hamilton, your clothes are all wet. Move the umbrella over to your side. You just took a shower, you can't get rained on again. I haven't showered yet, so it doesn't matter for me..."
She was only thinking about Andrew, and as she spoke, she reached out to move the umbrella over.
But she accidentally touched the back of Andrew's hand.
The man's fingers gripping the umbrella handle were slender and fair, but his skin was warm, completely different from her cold fingertips.
Suddenly, Yara and Evelyn's teasing words popped into her mind.
Her ears instantly felt hot.
Olivia quickly pulled her hand back, looking a bit awkward as she said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to..."
Andrew looked at her embarrassed expression, his eyes deep. After two seconds, he finally spoke, "It's fine, it's not a big deal. Besides, we're just a few steps away. A little rain doesn't matter. Let's go."
Because of that brief touch, Olivia didn't dare say anything more. She quickly picked up her pace, just wanting to get back quickly so Andrew wouldn't catch a cold because of her.
Suddenly, her phone rang.
Olivia saw it was Evelyn calling and answered.
Evelyn's voice came through with great penetrating power, "Olivia, you and Bianca really aren't coming home tonight? Although I said that dark and windy nights are perfect for you and Mr. Hamilton to develop feelings, and it's okay not to come back...
But you didn't have to actually do it! This makes me feel like I'm shipping something real!"
Olivia was immediately startled by Evelyn's words and frantically turned the volume down to the lowest setting.
Oh my god... Andrew didn't hear that, did he?
Olivia felt extremely guilty and sneakily glanced at the man beside her.
Andrew was looking straight ahead, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Olivia breathed a small sigh of relief, then said irritably to Evelyn, "We're staying at the Military Base Housing tonight. Mr. Moore asked me to treat the soldiers. If you have nothing else, go wash up and sleep.
Also, I'm planning to develop a muting drug next. I think you really need it. I'll definitely save you a dose..."
That last sentence was said with gritted teeth as a warning.
Evelyn on the other end immediately backed down and quickly apologized, "Don't! Olivia, do you have the heart? I won't say anything anymore."
Afraid that she was really angry, Evelyn quickly changed the subject and asked with concern, "Are you done with work now?"
Olivia took a deep breath and answered honestly, "Yes, I'm about to go back and rest."
"Okay, okay."
Evelyn immediately said, "Then let's leave it at that. It's getting late, go back quickly. I won't bother you anymore!"
Olivia quickly hung up the phone.
As she was putting away her phone, the man beside her suddenly asked with a half-smile, "How did your friend offend you that you want to give her a muting drug? I didn't know you could threaten people."
Hearing this, Olivia remembered the earlier awkwardness. She shuddered and quickly responded, "No... it's just... I was joking, just scaring her."
After an awkward laugh, she didn't dare say anything more. She didn't dare look at him either, just stared at her toes, afraid he would ask more questions.
Andrew saw her embarrassment.
He smiled slightly but didn't say anything more.
But his mind replayed what he had just heard.
Dark and windy night? Perfect for developing feelings?
Right now... it was quite fitting.
After a while, they finally returned to the accommodation Matthew had arranged.
Since they had both gotten rained on to different degrees, Andrew walked her to her door and reminded her, "Go take a hot shower quickly to warm up, then get some rest early. I had someone prepare clean clothes for you that you can wear."
"Okay, thank you."
Olivia thanked him gratefully and reminded him with concern, "Mr. Hamilton, you should also change out of your wet clothes soon and rest early. Good night."
"Good night."
Andrew nodded and turned back to his room.
Olivia closed the door. When she entered the room, she saw that Bianca was already sleeping soundly, her little face flushed from the heating.
With her body still cold, Olivia didn't touch her but went into the bathroom to take a shower first.
When she came out, her body had warmed up, and she slipped into bed.
Perhaps sensing her mommy's scent, Bianca unconsciously snuggled over in her sleep and nuzzled against her.
That adorable and soft gesture made Olivia's heart melt.
She smiled and hugged Bianca, gently kissing her forehead and whispering, "Good night, baby..."
That night, she slept well.
The next morning, Andrew had already returned from his run and was waiting for them to have breakfast.
Bianca had slept well and was in a good mood after spending a day at the Military Base Housing. She could go back to school to continue classes.
So after leaving the Military Base Housing, Andrew took them there.
When Benjamin saw them getting out of the car, he joked, "Well, what's this? Why is Andrew dropping you off today?"
Olivia explained, "We went to the Military Base Housing yesterday. Because it rained, we stayed overnight, so we came together today."
"I see..."
Benjamin nodded, but the way he looked at Andrew seemed meaningful.
Not bad... already spending the night out with her.
Although not in that sense, but... this would have been completely impossible before.
No one knew better than Benjamin that his good friend used to not even give other women a second glance!
Andrew saw the teasing in his eyes and simply ignored it. He closed the car door and instructed David, "Drive, take Ms. Garcia to the research institute."
"Yes!"
David was in a good mood too.
No one understood Andrew and Olivia's progress better than he did.
If they could drop off the kids together today, could the day when they lived together be far off?
Of course, he wouldn't dare let Andrew hear these thoughts.
About half an hour later, the car arrived outside the research institute.
As Olivia got out, she thanked Andrew again. After they said goodbye, she walked inside.
As soon as she entered, she ran into Daniel.
Olivia was quite puzzled, "Why are you here?"
Although they were partners, Daniel was usually busy at the Wilson Group and generally wouldn't come to the research institute.
Daniel didn't answer but looked at the car she had just gotten out of and asked, "Someone dropped you off just now?"
"Oh."
Olivia responded casually and said, "It was Mr. Hamilton. Bianca wasn't doing well yesterday, but fortunately he helped treat and take care of her."
Daniel was somewhat surprised to hear this, "What happened?"
"Let's not talk about it."
Olivia shook her head, not wanting to discuss it further, and just asked him, "Did you come here today for something?"
"There is something."
Daniel put aside his curiosity and said seriously, "The people invited to the medical commerce association have been arriving in Emerald City one after another. I asked around and found out that Mr. McCoy has already arrived."
Hearing this, Olivia became excited, "My teacher really came?"
"Yes."
Daniel nodded and asked with a smile in his voice, "Do you want to go see him?"
"Yes!"
Olivia nodded, her expression serious as she said, "Since I need to apologize, I definitely need to see him first. If I wait until the day of the association meeting, he'll probably be even harder to calm down."
Olivia understood Rodolfo McCoy's temperament quite well.
Daniel smiled and said, "Alright, I haven't met Mr. McCoy and don't know him, so you'll probably have to handle the apology yourself."
Olivia said, "Of course I have to do it myself!"
After discussing this matter and setting a time, Olivia went to get busy.
In the afternoon, she left the research institute, prepared a generous gift, and headed straight to Rodolfo's residence.
This villa had been there for a long time.
However, after Rodolfo left in disappointment back then, he never came back to live there.
Now, standing at the door, Olivia wasn't as calm as she had been in front of Daniel.
After all, she had made Rodolfo so angry back then, so she inevitably felt a bit nervous now.
But no matter how nervous, she still had to go in.
Olivia gathered her courage and pressed the doorbell.
After a while, the door opened.
The person who opened it was a middle-aged man with a kind face. He was Simon, the butler who had always served Rodolfo.
When he saw Olivia, his face lit up with a happy smile, "Ms. Smith, long time no see. I guessed you would come!"
Hearing Simon's words, Olivia's nervousness eased a little.
She also smiled and greeted him, "Simon, long time no see. You look even younger."
Simon said with a smile, "Not at all. But Ms. Smith, you've become more mature and composed."
Olivia nodded, then glanced inside and asked quietly, "Mr. McCoy, he..."
Simon immediately put away his smile, lowered his voice, and said to Olivia, "You know his temperament. After you go in, you'll probably hit a wall. You need to be mentally prepared."
"Yes."
Olivia had expected this and said, "I was already prepared before I came."
Seeing her say this, Simon invited her in, "Then I'll go tell him now. You wait inside first."
"Okay." Olivia nodded without objection.
Soon, she entered the courtyard to wait.
Simon went inside to report.
Olivia looked at everything in the villa courtyard. It was just like before, with almost no changes.
She felt somewhat emotional, but after just a few seconds, she heard a vigorous voice coming from inside the villa.
"What student? I don't have any students. Tell her to leave. What does she think this place is, coming and going as she pleases?
Since she's already made her choice, then the relationship is completely severed!"