Chapter 578

"Do you know what it feels like, Mom, watching Olivia call Tyler her husband? It's like seeing her step into my shoes, claiming my man as hers. And I'm just standing on the sidelines, like a third wheel." Her eyes twitched, and a tear escaped. Hillary reached for her hands. "You can't think like that, Nikki. Olivia's memory loss makes her different. She doesn't recall our past. Tyler's caring for her because of the baby and your illness. You understand, right?" How could she not? Naomi managed a painful smile. "Of course I do. But, Mom, aren't you concerned it might turn into reality?" Hillary froze, her nerves kicking in. "How could it, Nikki? They wouldn't do that. Trust Tyler, trust yourself." Naomi met her gaze. "Mom, I can't. She's my sister, and she's like this because of me. I shouldn't envy her, but I can't help it. I can't bear to see what's rightfully mine slip away to her. Do you see?" "I do, Nikki, I do. It won't last forever. She's six months pregnant now. Once the b