Chapter 194 Mommy is fine

The air hung heavy, thick with unspoken accusations. John clenched his fists, wanting to scream at Olivia, to rip the mask off her manipulative act. But he was spent, emotionally drained. Instead, a cynical smile played on his lips. "Don't sweat Marie," he mumbled, the words tasting like ash in his mouth. Olivia, however, seemed to take it as a victory lap. A slow, predatory smile spread across her face, like a lioness watching a gazelle stumble. She sidled closer, her hand brushing possessively against his chest. "Atta boy," she purred, the words laced with a veiled threat that sent shivers down John's spine. John couldn't deny the heat that flared under her touch. He was drawn to her, a moth to a flame, even with the nagging suspicion that he was just a pawn in her game. As if sensing his turmoil, Olivia leaned in, her lips hovering a breath away from his. "Let's ditch the drama, yeah?" she murmured, her voice husky. "We've got way more interesting things to do." Before John could