Chapter 1438

"How was it? Did you go to the funeral?" Claude thought for a moment and went on, "I actually sent someone to pay respects, but they mentioned they didn't see you there." Olivia paused before replying softly, "I just stood at the entrance. I didn't go in." Claude seemed to process her words carefully, then nodded slightly. "That works too." After a moment, he added, "It all happened so suddenly." Gently, he placed his hand on her arm. "Alright, don't think too much about it." Olivia lowered her gaze, staring at the hand on her arm. She stood motionless, her face giving away nothing. Claude studied her for a moment. Then, in an instant, Olivia brushed his hand aside. Her voice turned icy as she said, "I'm tired and need to rest. I won't say more." Without another glance at him, she turned and walked toward her room, leaving him standing alone in the living room. Claude didn't move, his eyes following her until she disappeared. The silence in the room felt heavy. Nearby, the maid