Chapter 82: Why Does He Care So Much About Her
They made their way into the living room, where Olivia was directed to take a seat on the couch.
Sitting beside her like little shadows, the three kids watched anxiously as she applied a handkerchief to her fingertips.
Meanwhile, Victor rummaged through the living room in search of the first aid kit.
In the end, Sebastian got up from the sofa and retrieved the kit from under the TV cabinet, handing it to him.
Victor patted the little boys’ heads and stood by Olivia, holding the first aid kit.
The children made way for him, creating space on the couch.
Victor sat down beside Olivia with an expressionless face. Despite the subdued atmosphere, his actions carried a subtle gentleness.Exclusive © material by Nô(/v)elDrama.Org.
Olivia stole a quick glance at him but quickly averted her gaze, feigning calmness as she stared at the floor.
She feared that continued eye contact would lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.
Why does Victor, who clearly harbors nothing but hatred towards her, now care so much about her?
After administering the medicine, Victor retrieved a band-aid and carefully applied it to her wound. Olivia felt his grip on her hand release and felt a wave of relief. She stood up, putting some distance between them, and calmly thanked him, “Thank you for your help.”
Upon hearing her words, Victor furrowed his brow slightly but remained silent.
Olivia turned her head to look at the mess on the kitchen floor and then turned back, intending to continue cleaning up.
“What do you plan to do?” Victor’s voice sounded angry next to her ear.
Olivia’s steps involuntarily paused, and she explained, “The floor hasn’t been cleaned yet, and I’m afraid the children might step on it.”
As soon as her words fell, Victor’s face darkened.
He hadn’t expected that this woman, with such an impressive resume, couldn’t even take care of herself properly!
Seeing Victor’s gloomy expression, Olivia furrowed her brow, unsure of what she had done wrong again.
Or was it because she had caused him trouble just now?
After a moment of consideration, Olivia was about to apologize but Victor’s voice interrupted her once more.
“Your wound has just been treated, and it shouldn’t come into contact with water. I’ll find a cleaner for you.”
After speaking, without giving her a chance to respond, Victor immediately dialed Nathan’s number.
On the other end, Nathan had just finished eating and was preparing to go to bed when he suddenly received a call from his master. He anxiously answered the phone.
“Find a cleaner and have him arrive at Imperial Estates, Number 32, within half an hour.”
Nathan was taken aback and was about to seek further details, but the call had already been hung up.
Staring at the darkened screen of his phone, Nathan contacted the housekeeping company in a daze, and then hurriedly rushed to the address instructed by his master.
“Sit and wait,” Victor said to Olivia in a low voice.
Seeing that he had already arranged for a cleaner, Olivia didn’t insist and simply found a spot at a distance from him to sit.
The three kids were separated from the two adults, looking at each other, but no one spoke first.
For a while, tension permeated the atmosphere in the living room.
Nearly twenty minutes later, the doorbell rang and shattered the stiffness in the room.
Olivia was about to get up to answer the door but Victor had already reached the entrance.
“Sir,” he greeted, standing by the door alongside a middle-aged woman with short hair.
Victor stepped aside, making way for them to enter.
Soon, the cleaner diligently tidied up the kitchen, leaving it spotless. In the process, she engaged in warm conversation with the three children, who couldn’t contain their laughter.
Witnessing the kids’ fondness for the cleaner, Olivia’s heart stirred, prompting her to inquire, “Hello, I wanted to ask if you would be interested in working here long term. The main responsibilities would involve taking care of the children and occasionally assisting with cleaning. We can discuss the salary.”
The woman happily agreed, saying, “No problem. I have a genuine fondness for children. You can call me Emily.”