Under the shock of a pool of fresh blood, instinctively, Daniel Marshall held Olivia Jenkins tightly and quickly dodged the speeding car.
Although the car did not hit them directly, the speed of the car was truly terrifying. It felt as if they had narrowly avoided being grazed by it, so even Olivia was frightened, her expression shocked.
The glaring light also made it difficult for Olivia to open her eyes for a moment. Instinctively, she too was tightly holding onto Daniel.
Only after a moment, Olivia managed to overcome her shock. She could feel Daniel slightly trembling as he held her tightly, as if terrified of losing her.
Without knowing why, Olivia thought of Charmy Bennett.
Daniel’s reaction was so intense. He must have been reminded of Charmy in that instant. At this moment, he probably wished he could have saved Charmy the same way he just saved her, right?
Daniel was evidently frightened and trembling because of Charmy, right?
Olivia thought, her heart flooded with a mix of emotions, but she still stayed calmly in Daniel’s arms.
Gently quivering her slightly curled eyelashes, Olivia looked up at Daniel and reassured him softly, “Honey, are you okay?”
At that moment, Daniel’s consciousness was pulled back from his gruesome memory of Charmy’s accident stained in blood, by Olivia’s voice.
Lowering his head slightly and opening his eyes wide, Daniel locked eyes with Olivia, “Wife, promise me, don’t leave me in this life!”
Olivia was taken aback, hesitating. Such a promise felt heavy; she couldn’t bring herself to say it. She might not be able to do it, and Daniel might not be able to either.
Life is so long. Who can predict what will happen in the future? Who dares to assure that two people will stay unchanged forever?
It wasn’t that she didn’t strive for their marriage. A marriage is not just about one person, it’s about two people working together. She lacked the confidence to carry on because it never just had been the two of them, it felt too crowded.
Perhaps one day, she might just be squeezed out.
Olivia held Daniel’s face gently in her hands, her gentle gaze meeting his, “Honey, it’s okay, we’re fine. I’m still by your side.”
Daniel’s lips tightened, he squinted his deep eyes, and his brow furrowed.
Was Daniel upset? Olivia’s lips curved into a slight smile, and she kissed his sensual lips in consolation.
Olivia did not make a promise. Daniel felt a little disappointed, but his handsome face softened a bit with this proactive kiss, and the corners of his mouth slightly turned upwards in a solemn smile.
Was Olivia still unwilling to love him?
Did she still think of leaving him?
A bitter taste swept over Daniel’s heart, leaving him feeling quite uncomfortable.
“Let’s go, let’s go home.” Looking at Olivia, Daniel lowered his head and kissed her forehead again.
Even if she was unwilling to love him, he still couldn’t bear to let her go, he still hoped that she would love him.
Olivia, with a sweet smile on her face, glanced at Daniel and nestled against him as if an endearing little woman.
Daniel held Olivia as intimately as he used to, without any noticeable change in his feelings.
…
Olivia took a shower but did not go to sleep.
As Daniel came out of the bathroom, her gaze followed him unblinkingly.
She bit her lower lip gently, then Olivia took a deep breath.
After a pause, Olivia observed Daniel with an intriguing look and tentatively said, “Honey, I want to tell you something.”
“Go ahead.” Daniel got on the bed, leaning against the headboard, his piercing gaze fixed on Olivia.
“Grandpa wants us to have a baby, what do you think?”
“Are you willing to give up your career to take care of the baby?”
Olivia shook her head.
A few seconds later, Olivia tested again, “Have you ever considered having a baby?”