Chapter 354 When You Admit Your Mistake, Then I Stop
Seeming to notice their gazes, Michael's eyes also shifted in their direction.
His expression was very calm, as if he wasn't surprised at all to see them here.
The others present had varied reactions.
Benjamin and Anna looked at Olivia, then at Andrew.
They both knew the inside story and felt somewhat concerned.
Seeing this scene, Aurelia secretly gloated.
What a surprise - an unexpected bonus.
Olivia's ex-husband had actually come to Harmony City, and they'd run into each other here.
Before, Andrew didn't care about that woman's past.
But if the guy came back to pester her, could he still not care?
She could tell that Michael's gaze wasn't exactly innocent!
Evelyn's reaction was more straightforward.
The disgust on her face was very obvious.
Andrew also saw him.
Compared to the others' emotions, he just glanced at Michael briefly.
Then he withdrew his gaze, turned back to ruffle Olivia's hair, and said gently, "Let's go home, Olivia."
His reaction made it seem like he didn't take that person seriously at all.
Olivia snapped back to reality at his words.
She nodded and replied, "Okay."
Then she took Bianca's hand and got in the car together.
Moments later, the car drove away.
Anna and the others also got in their cars and left.
On the way back, Olivia instinctively looked at Andrew beside her. Her lips moved several times, as if she wanted to explain something but didn't know where to start.
Besides, Bianca was still there.
She didn't want to mention that person in front of her.
She was afraid Bianca would remember those unpleasant things.
Andrew seemed to see her hesitation.
He didn't say anything, just reached out his hand to hold hers, interlocking their fingers.
Looking at her hand wrapped in his and feeling the warmth from his palm, Olivia's restless and anxious heart suddenly calmed down a bit.
The inexplicable unease that had just emerged seemed to disappear too.
After they got back to Liliana Retreat, Andrew had the servants take Bianca to bathe.
Bianca obediently went along.
In the quiet living room, only Olivia and Andrew remained.
His gaze turned to her, eyes deep and unfathomable, like a bottomless abyss.
Meeting his eyes, even though nothing had been said yet, Olivia's heart raced when she met his deep yet tender gaze.
"I..." She wanted to say something.
As soon as she opened her mouth, Andrew pulled her onto his lap and asked, "When we were leaving tonight, your face didn't look good in the private room. Did something happen?"
"Huh?"
Perhaps not expecting Andrew to ask about this, Olivia's mind couldn't quite process it, and she looked a bit dazed.
Andrew scratched her chin, like teasing a cat, and said, "I saw you weren't happy then. What did Daniel want? Is there a problem at the company? Tell me about it?"
Olivia was even more stunned.
She had thought he would at least care a bit about Michael's appearance.
After all, that past couldn't be erased.
But Andrew had no intention of paying attention to it at all.
Actually, he'd always been like this.
He always put her first, cared about her feelings, and noticed when something was wrong.
The man in front of her naturally wouldn't be as petty as others.
What was there to care about regarding a mere Michael, something that was already in the past?
Olivia gradually came to her senses, picked up her phone, and showed Andrew the message Daniel had sent.
After Andrew briefly skimmed through it, he put down her phone, looked at her, and asked, "You're unhappy just because of this?"
Olivia nodded, her expression slightly cold. "The Johnson family always thinks I'm weak and easy to bully.
They were the ones who didn't want custody of Bianca.
Now that they see Bianca is doing well, they want her back.
What do they take me and Bianca for?"
Talking about this, Olivia couldn't control her anger.
Seeing this, Andrew pinched her chin, kissed her lips, and said soothingly, "They're just irrelevant people. Why should you care?
Besides, I'm protecting Bianca. Who would dare covet someone I cherish?
And you too, Olivia. You're also someone I hold in my heart. Since you've both come to my side, you're mine.
From the moment you came to Harmony City, no one can take you away."
As if addicted to kissing her, as his words fell, he gently planted another kiss, full of comfort.
He said, "You've already broken free from the past.
From now on, you just need to look forward and do what you like. As for other troubles, don't worry - I'll cut them off for you.
The only thing you need to do is trust me, okay?"
His gentle, magnetic voice still echoed in her ears, and Olivia felt moved.
Yes, everything in Emerald City was already in the past.
Even if Michael appeared, so what?
Just drive him away!
Thinking this, Olivia's eyes became determined too, and she told the person in front of her what was in her heart: "Actually, I was also afraid you'd mind."
Andrew's eyes darkened as he looked at her, nodded, and said, "I know, so you need to be punished."
"Huh?"
These words left Olivia stunned for a moment, unable to process them.
But the man kissed her again.
It wasn't so much a kiss as a bite.
He pressed against her lips with just the right amount of pressure. Olivia could even feel a slight pain.
She drew in a sharp breath, eyes widening, as if she couldn't believe he would bite her.
Andrew ignored her shock and pressed the back of her head, pulling her closer, continuing to grind against her lips.
This time he didn't bite, but the kiss was heavy.
Like an extreme plunder, as if he wanted to devour her whole.
Olivia's mind quickly went blank.
She had thought this kiss would end quickly like before.
However, it didn't.
Her breath was completely taken away.
After her rhythm was disrupted, she couldn't catch her breath, and her face turned red from holding it in.
Just when she thought she might suffocate in his kiss, the man released her lips at just the right moment.
The kiss didn't end but moved along her smooth chin, slender neck, and fair collarbone, slowly traveling.
Each time was a patient grinding, nibbling.
The stinging sensation wasn't that strong, but it was impossible to ignore.
Olivia had never experienced this feeling before.
Her hands rested on his shoulders, and as the man moved, her fingertips kept tightening.
She felt the trembling sensation.
Thinking that they were still in the living room and someone could appear at any moment, that thrilling feeling made her whole body tingle.
Olivia's body went soft, falling into his arms. She still tried to stop the man's wicked behavior: "Don't... someone might..."
Her remaining rationality was reminding him.
Andrew's voice was hoarse, with a hint of restrained sexiness.
He didn't answer the question, just asked her, "Do you know your mistake?"
What mistake?
Olivia's mind had been stirred into mush.
She felt like she was going crazy and couldn't think at all.
"Mistake or not?" Andrew's voice continued.
In this desire he had stirred up, he was the one who remained composed and in control throughout.
"I'll stop when you admit your mistake."
The moment his words fell, Olivia felt his fingertips gently kneading along her waist, quickly leaving a trail of marks on her skin.
Olivia bit her lip, discovering for the first time that Andrew had a bad side too.
They clearly hadn't gone that far, but he had mastered all her sensitive spots.
This torment was killing her.
"Andrew..." She instinctively called his name, wanting him to stop.
But Andrew seemed not to hear.
Olivia was almost bullied to tears.
Finally, she could only whimper and admit her mistake: "I know I was wrong."
"You know you were wrong?" The man's low, husky voice finally responded again. "What was your mistake?"
Olivia's eyes were red at the corners, faintly showing moisture, and she said in a trembling voice, "The mistake was... was not trusting you?"
"Wrong."
As if punishing her for the wrong answer, his fingertips pressed a bit harder.
Olivia was already incoherent: "Then it's overthinking, always being insecure?"
Andrew denied it again: "Wrong."
Olivia had to keep guessing.
But after a round of answers, they were all wrong.
Olivia was really about to cry, tears welling up in her eyes. She could only act pitiful and wheedle: "I really don't know. Can you tell me, please?"
Those reddened eyes looked just like a bullied rabbit.
Andrew's heart softened at once.
He finally let her go, his voice hoarse as he said, "The mistake is that you don't realize your own worth, which is why you're always anxious.
Michael was blind, but I have high standards.
I brought you to my side because you deserve how good I am to you.
I don't mind your past. You just trusted the wrong person.
Olivia, you've always been wonderful!"
Olivia took a while to recover. As the chaotic emotions gradually subsided, her mind finally cleared.
She finally understood.
What Andrew needed was for her to be more confident and not always let things affect her emotions.
By his side, she didn't need to feel insecure or fearful.
She just needed to trust him and depend on him.
These were things he'd told her many times.
But at critical moments, she would always be afraid.
This time, Olivia truly realized it: "I understand now."
Andrew narrowed his eyes, his dangerous gaze scrutinizing her as he asked, "Have you learned your lesson?"
Olivia obediently nodded and said, "I have."
Seeing that she seemed to truly understand, Andrew was finally satisfied.
This time, he planted a light kiss on her lips, as if comforting her: "Better remember. If there's a next time, you'll be punished again."
Hearing this, Olivia looked down at her current state.
On her skin, there were several marks from the grinding. The sensation wasn't as obvious anymore, but looking at them, they wouldn't fade anytime soon.
Olivia's face suddenly flushed red again.
This person's way of punishing was truly bad beyond words!