Chapter 1878

When Mary fell silent, Olivia spoke up. "Aright, let's eat." Hearing that, Mary snapped back to reality. She quickly nodded. "Yes, yes." They stopped talking about Lucian and finished their meal quietly. Afterward, Olivia headed upstairs while Mary stayed in the kitchen to clean up. Once Olivia reached her bedroom door on the second floor, the smile on her face faltered a bit. Was she really happy? She asked herself that. Soon, her heart offered a quiet answer: of course. "Of course," she said it aloud, forcing her lips to remain curved in a smile. She figured that if she kept smiling, she might actually feel happier. * In the following days, Olivia continued her routine. Monday was busier than usual, leaving her no time to dwell on other thoughts. She was swamped at the office, running nonstop, and didn't get home until seven in the evening. This hectic schedule lasted all week. During that time, Olivia felt genuinely content. It was the kind of happiness that came from deep i