Chapter 20

“Olivia, are you alright?” Alexander asked as he gently rubbed her back to comfort her. “Yes, just give me a moment,” Olivia said as she carelessly wiped her wet cheeks. She got carried away by her emotions earlier. Chloe had the parental affection she has always yearned for, and seeing how she was going out of her way to remind her how she was alone in this world and even went as far as to seduce her ex just because she felt like it just to push her deeper into the abyss made her feel emotional. “Shh, it’s okay,” Alexander said after hugging her. Olivia closed her eyes and let Alexander comfort her as she worked to calm herself down. Her head was buried in his chest and his chin rested on top of her soft hair, while one of his hands moved up and down her back to comfort her. Alexander also closed his eyes, and the mood in the back of the car became still. Olivia took in the familiar smell of pine that lingered on him and felt herself gradually calm down. Alexander, on the other hand,