Chapter 960 Encounter
Jeremy came back with breakfast in hand.
Seeing the door to the private hospital room closed, he frowned slightly and nudged it open with his foot.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a few rays on the corner of Mia's bed. She lay there alone, with no sign of Olivia.
The hospital room was a suite, with a spacious living area. From the bathroom around the corner, the faint sound of running water could be heard.
Jeremy's furrowed brows relaxed a bit. Was she in the bathroom?
He glanced at Mia first, set down the breakfast, and then walked towards the bathroom with his hands in his pockets.
The frosted door was half-open.
Olivia, always needing to keep an eye on Mia, didn't dare to close it completely. She quickly undressed, wet a towel, and wiped her neck and chest. Almost done, she peeked out to check on Mia—
At that moment, the bathroom door was pushed open.
"Olivia, you in here?" Jeremy's deep voice came through. After a sleepless night, his voice was hoarse, with a magnetic quality. The warm breath from the door crack hit Olivia's head directly.
She had washed her hair, and her wet, long hair hung over her delicate collarbone, with water droplets sliding down her curves...
Jeremy saw this scene as soon as he pushed the door open!
Olivia's slender shoulders and smooth skin were right there, her breathing quickened as if startled. Her chest heaved, and she looked particularly attractive.
Jeremy's eyes were involuntarily captivated, staring in a daze.
"What are you doing?" Olivia quickly covered her collarbone with her hand, standing there in shock, forgetting to hide.
"Sorry," Jeremy's voice was hoarse. He frowned, his Adam's apple moving instinctively. "I heard water running and thought you were washing your face!"
Even though the situation was inappropriate, he couldn't help but notice her curves seemed fuller.
He didn't know where this comparison came from. In his memory, there were no overly intimate moments with her. He didn't remember what happened on Azure Isle.
But at this moment, it felt like Olivia's curves were more alluring without clothes, unlike her usual thin appearance in clothes.
"I wasn't washing my face, just wiping off some sweat..." Olivia's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, not knowing what to say.
Despite everything that had happened between them, the recent conflicts and emotional turmoil created a strong sense of distance.
Last night, with everyone around and searching for Mia, she relied on him heavily.
Now, with Winnie and the others gone, facing him alone, she suddenly felt mute.
Her whole body felt uncomfortable, her heart pounding nervously.
Jeremy's deep eyes looked down at her.
Her cheeks grew hotter, and she suddenly remembered to turn around, her fingers trembling as she tried to close the door.
But she couldn't reach the door edge. Growing anxious, she gave up wiping, put down the towel, and hurriedly picked up her clothes to put them on, muttering, "Go away!"
Jeremy responded, his voice low, but his feet didn't move.
Olivia grabbed her old underwear, hastily putting it on.
She fumbled with the clasp, feeling it was too tight. Looking down, she noticed her chest seemed to have grown recently.
Could it be a side effect of the pregnancy hormones from the miscarriage?
Her brows furrowed tightly.
"You clasped it wrong," Jeremy's deep voice interrupted.
She half-turned, her cheeks burning red, "Why are you still here?"
"Need some help?" Jeremy asked.
Olivia remembered the day she tried on the wedding dress, when this infuriating Jeremy had pinned her against the makeup mirror, tearing her dress apart. His rough fingers had touched her shoulders and waist, harshly humiliating her.
How could she let him get close again? Her face full of humiliation, "No need."
"Your clothes are too small," he commented on the thin underwear in her hand, his gaze flickering. "Have you gained weight recently? I can't tell. I'll have someone find a sales assistant to get you a new one."
"What does it matter to you if I've gained weight?"
What woman wants to hear she's gained weight from the man she likes?
Besides, Olivia was already in a bad mood. Her eyes were coldly downcast. "The size of my clothes is none of your business. Please, Mr. DeRoss, step away. You're making me uncomfortable."
Uncomfortable?
Jeremy's dark eyes suddenly darkened.
Was he making her uncomfortable?
Jeremy's emotions turned cold as he looked at her. "Olivia, what do you mean?"
Last night, when Mia was in danger, she clearly relied on him. They worked together to find Mia. Now that everything was fine, facing him alone, her attitude returned to cold and distant. What was wrong with her?
Jeremy pursed his lips in frustration. Actually, when he walked in and saw Winnie wasn't there, he felt a bit nervous about facing her alone. So much had happened between them. Yesterday, he had even taken her from the wedding, forcing her to marry him and planning to keep her captive for life.
Their path was already full of obstacles and thorns.
Since learning about Mia's background yesterday, he had been filled with regret.
Jeremy's anger faded as he looked at the delicate and small Olivia under his gaze. Her big, round eyes were wide open, her expression distant, with an indescribable sense of grievance and sorrow.
Jeremy's heart softened instantly, wanting to punch himself. How could he still be hard on her?
These three years, she had been hiding with Mia, suffering enough.
He thought about how he hadn't helped at all in these three years, even foolishly becoming Lynn's accomplice, mocking Olivia, and misunderstanding her. She had been pressured by Darcy, lost her job, and after moving out of the wealthy area, he hadn't even checked on her, pretending to be indifferent.
At that time, holding baby Mia, how desperate must she have been?
Until Winnie returned, he only got bits and pieces of her news.
Seeing how much she disliked him, he was too proud to seek her out, never admitting he had feelings for her.
Of course, he had feelings.
She had given birth to his daughter! How foolish he had been.
Jeremy wiped his rugged face, his voice suddenly hoarse, "I deserve it. I didn't mean to question you, and I wasn't trying to tease you. I just didn't know how to talk to you so you'd respond.
I'm sorry, Olivia.
These three years, every minute, every second, I've been sorry..."
His Adam's apple moved deeply, his pleasant voice drowned in mutual silence.
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