Chapter 349 I Am Proud to Lead You
His thoughtfulness and care warmed Olivia's heart wave after wave.
"Okay." She couldn't refuse this kindness and relaxed her body, leaning against the person behind her.
The man's chest was broad, his body temperature even hotter than the spring water. Wrapped in his embrace,
Olivia felt incredibly at peace.
Moreover, his massage pressure was just right, so comfortable that she almost drifted off to sleep.
Just then, she heard the man's deep voice near her ear, "When you came back tonight, you seemed distracted, like you were afraid. What are you scared of?
Did what Benjamin said get to you?"
Olivia's mind had gone blank, and she didn't react right away.
After several seconds of delay, she remembered what Benjamin had said tonight.
After talking with Evelyn, Olivia had actually already sorted things out for herself.
Now, facing his question, she shared her thoughts with him. "I was a bit worried at first. I'm afraid I won't be able to become a qualified partner.
Once I step into the research field, there will definitely be many times when I can't help myself.
When that happens, I won't have time to take care of the family.
I might become a really terrible partner.
Maybe I won't be able to stay by your side to take care of you when you need me.
Over time, no matter how much feeling there is, it might wear away to nothing.
Actually, when I went to the restroom tonight, Evelyn came to talk to me.
She told me not to overthink things, that what I should do now is treasure the present, and love you well while I can.
I agreed with what she said at the time.
But thinking it over carefully, I feel like it's unfair to you."
She turned her head to look at Andrew and said, "In this relationship, you've always given more. You're good to me and loving toward Bianca.
When I'm not around, you're basically the one holding down the fort at home.
I feel like I'm being really selfish.
I want my own career, but doing this seems like I'm letting you down more. What should I do?"
Olivia's distress was genuine.
Normally, she wasn't this emotional, because she was used to keeping everything bottled up inside, letting time digest these problems.
But right now, laying her heart bare to him like this,
Olivia couldn't stop feeling upset.
In the end, her voice even trembled a bit, and her eyes grew hot.
Andrew was so good that he deserved to have the best person in the world.
But she seemed unable to fully return his goodness.
Olivia knew she was inadequate. Back then, for a scumbag like Michael, she had given up everything, given up herself.
Later, after losing completely on that stubborn path, she finally learned her lesson.
Now, being with someone as wonderful as Andrew, her timidity
made her hold back with this man she liked, wanting to maintain herself, to be independent and strong.
Fighting with this thought was another idea, trying to stop her from continuing her career development.
She was afraid that one day, Andrew would resent her.
Just thinking about that scene made Olivia's heart feel like it was being squeezed tightly by a large hand.
It hurt so much, hurt so much that tears almost filled her eyes.
Andrew heard the change in her voice and felt terrible.
His arm inevitably tightened.
Olivia just felt her waist squeeze tight.
The next second, she saw Andrew holding her waist, turning her around to face him.
Olivia slowly looked up at him, her lashes trembling slightly.
A tear fell unexpectedly just like that.
Andrew had never seen her like this before.
His heart also felt like something had twisted it, aching in waves.
He raised his hand and gently wiped away the tear at the corner of her eye.
Then, helplessly yet indulgently, he said, "Olivia, why do you worry so much?
Didn't I tell you before that you can leave everything to me?
You just need to trust me.
I didn't tell you before, but now I need to make it clear to you.
When I brought you to Harmony City, I had already considered all this, including closed research and time apart.
I've thought much further ahead than you have.
About this matter, I've had a plan for a long time. Skyward Corporation has deep cooperation with the research institute. Most of the medical equipment they develop is provided by Skyward Corporation.
At that time, I signed an agreement with them.
One clause was that in the future, Skyward Corporation could apply at any time to go in and maintain and repair equipment.
In other words, when you're in closed work mode, I can go in to visit you.
Even if I want to stay inside, I have the authority. This is what I fought to get for us.
So between us, there's no situation where we'd be separated.
In the future, if you're really called in, I'll probably go in with you. Do you believe me?"
Olivia looked at him with shocked eyes, that last tear at the corner of her eye hanging there, looking a bit adorable.
So she had worried for nothing?
Andrew saw her surprised expression and couldn't help but chuckle, then continued, "Also, I've told you before, being with me, you don't have to give up anything.
You can go ahead and do what you want to do, accomplish the goals you want to achieve.
You don't need to worry about anything at home because of this.
Bianca and I have servants to take care of our daily needs, we don't need you to look after us.
When we're sick, there are doctors.
You're not selfish either. On the contrary, I hope you can be happy and do as you please."
At this point, he gently wiped away her tears, pressed his forehead against hers tenderly, and said, "Olivia, you should show off your talent, shine bright in the research field you're good at.
What I love most is seeing you work hard for your career and dreams.
That's when you're glowing.
I hope that in the future you can continue moving forward in this field, until you reach the very top.
When that time comes, I'll be so proud of you!"
Olivia's ears were ringing.
Because his words were like a huge stone dropped into the lake of her heart, making her emotions surge for a long time.
She discovered that every time she spent time with him, her feelings for him grew deeper.
But tonight, her feelings for him erupted like a flash flood, unstoppable and overwhelming.
How could someone be so thorough in everything they do?
How could someone cherish her this much?
How could someone, without even saying sweet nothings, make every word sound so beautiful?
Her heart, her soul, seemed to completely melt in such intense love.
Olivia didn't know what words to use to express her feelings.
All her surging emotions finally turned into the most direct response.
She took the initiative to wrap her arms around Andrew's neck, and with all her boiling passion, kissed him ardently.
The lips were hot, the water was hot, and their bodies pressed together were even more burning.
But the hottest thing was their two hearts beating as one.
This kiss was lingering and passionate.
It made her heart race uncontrollably.
When passion peaked, she was pressed against the edge of the pool, kissed until her whole body went soft and weak.
The bathrobe on her body slipped off, and the man repeatedly pressed against her collarbone and shoulders, leaving a trail of marks.