<b>Chapter </b><b>523 </b>
N raised an eyebrow at Oliver. Noticing his ears turning red, she couldn’t resist teasing him. “I didn’t expect someone as busy as you to have time to learn how to make soup.”
Oliver cleared his throat, looking down to hide his nervousness. “Your stomach isn’t great<b>, </b>and I remember when we were abroad, you had soup at a restaurant and said it was good. I asked the chef <i>to </i>teach me how to make it, so I could cook it for you whenever you want.”
N was stunned. She hadn’t realized her casualpliment had stuck with Oliver to the point where he actually learned to cook it himself.
A warm, overwhelming feeling swelled in her chest, and her eyes stung slightly. She had never thought anyone would go to such lengths for her.
“Oliver, thank you,” she said softly.
Oliver looked up at her and smiled. “N, you don’t need to thank me. I didn’t <b>do </b>this without expecting something in return.”
Seeing the affection in his eyes, N felt her face grow warm. She quickly looked away, spotting the chessboard in front of them.
She couldn’t help butugh. “You should focus on the game. You’re about to lose.”
A few minutester, Oliver did indeed lose to Mason.
“Wow, Buddy, you’re amazing! I couldn’t even beat you!” Oliver praised.
Mason frowned slightly. “Uncle Oliver, you weren’t really trying.”
“I was trying my best! You’re just getting too good. As a reward for beating me, how about I grant you one wish? Is there something you want?” Oliver asked.
Mason thought for a moment before leaning over and whispering something into Oliver’s ear. Whatever it was made Oliver smile as he nodded. “Alright. I’ll make it happen.” Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.
Seeing their secretive exchange, N raised an eyebrow. “What are you two whispering about?”
Mason shook his head with a mischievous grin. “Not telling you! It’s a secret between us men.”
N didn’t respond but smiled softly.
After finishing the soup, Oliver drove N and Mason home.
On the way, they passed a shopping mall, and Oliver suddenly pulled over. He turned to N and said, N, I’m going to take Buddy inside to buy something. You can wait here in the car.”
N frowned. “Why can’t I know what you’re buying?”
<b>“</b>It’s <b>a </b>reward for Buddy, and it’s a secret from you for now,” Oliver replied.
“Fine, but don’t take too long,” N urged.
“<b>Got </b><b>it</b><b>!</b>” Oliver answered.
He got out of the car, holding Mason’s hand as they headed into the mall.
None of them noticed a camera hidden in the corner, shapping several photos of Oliver and Mason as they walked inside.
“Ms. Hulle, our investigation has found that N has a child… Here’s a <i>photo </i>of the boy…. Take a look,” the person said.
Erin took the photo. As she stared at the boy’s face, which bore a striking resemnce <i>to </i>Damon<i>, </i><i>her </i>grip tightened, and the picture crumpled in her hands./
That bitch N! She had pretended not to care about Damon, acting like she wouldn’t <ipete </i>for him, yet she had secretly borne his child!
If Damon found out about the child, even without his memories, there was a chance he’d be drawn back
to N!
The more Erin thought about it, the darker her expression grew. Her eyes burned with fury as if she were ready to set everything aze.
“I can’t let Damon find out about this little bastard!” she hissed.
She stood up and walked to the window, her mind racing, trying to figure out what to do. This was Capitarnia, not Saintornia. If she tried to harm N here, there was a higher chance of getting caught- especially with Oliver now by N’s side.
Was she really supposed to just stand by and let N take Damon away from her again?
No… there had to be a way!