Chapter 696

He became distant, devoid of emotions as if he were a person without flesh and blood. He did not know what emotions were anymore, what warmth felt like. He seemed like a different person, no longer gentle or courteous. Naomi observed Connor's demeanor and understood the weightiness of what he was about to say. She remained silent, always listening quietly, earnestly attentive, without disdain, mockery, or sarcasm. She was just an ordinary listener, absorbing their shared past, and pondering over many thoughts. This time, Connor paused for a while, as if time ceased to move forward, freezing at this moment, paused at the past he was recounting. Then, as if after a century, Connor looked up, a smile playing on his lips as he said, "So, Olivia asked me to help her, to do something together, to make Scott say what she wanted to hear. "I know it's impossible. Scott won't give Olivia what she wants, nor can she. Only I can. But there's no other choice. It's been too long, and Olivia's pat