After what had happened that day, Sam seemed to have realized that he was really at fault. Hence, he no longer forced or pestered Olivia. He would show up only when she needed his help. Also, once he had helped her with what she needed, Sam would try to stay out of her way.
It was completely different from how Sam was in the past, where he would be by her side 24/7. At first, Ollie was shocked by how Sam was behaving. She wondered perhaps he was afraid that she would be angry again if he was always in her face hence he kept the distance.
However, after thinking about it, Ollie felt that Sam must have changed his strategy.
Hmph, no matter what strategy he was using, Olivia would not change her mind about the matter.
She had already thought it through. She still wanted to leave for a period of time.
It was just that during that period of time, she had gotten along very well with her child. The child was very clingy towards her and wanted her all the time. She wasn't sure if it was true, but it felt like the saying that mother and child knew what each other was thinking, was true.
Also, the child seemed to always know that she would be leaving. He would look at her with big innocent eyes and be on his best behavior every the looked at her.
It was as if he was saying, "I will be good, please don't leaveokay?" Or, perhaps because Olivia thought too much about it, she ended up feeling that way. Perhaps her child had always been a relatively obedient child.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSometimes, Olivia would hold the child in her arms and caressed his cheeks. She would gently pinched his rosy cheeks and said, "If I let you choose, would you choose mummy or daddy?" Of course, the child wouldn't be able to answer her as he was still a baby. She smiled bitterly and said, "Look at me, I'm really going crazy. Why would I ask you such a question? You can't understand what I'm saying, or even talk to me." Olivia then reached out stroked the child's head. His hair was soft but not dense yet. She couldn't stop herself from caressing it.
"I really don't want to leave my baby. Do you think your father will be angry if I take you with me? Also, if I take you away, he will not letgo easily." Olivia sighed softly and put her face against the child's cheek. A teardrop slipped down from the corner of her eyes.
Olivia had thought that she would be able to leave her child as it was not too long after giving birth to him, but as she spent more and more twith him, she realized more and more that she couldn't do it. Olivia had feared a day like that would cwhen she would not be able to bring herself to part with the baby, that was why she opted not to spend tor even carry him back then, and it was right. However, d*mn it, why was she so soft- hearted that day? She knew that it was their trap, but she still went in to it voluntarily, simply because she was the child's mother. As days passed one after the other, Olivia soon completed her confinement period. No one could stop her from leaving anymore. During the confinement period, she had prepared everything well.
Olivia had done a lot of researches and went online to look up information for the growth of the child. She had bought and prepared the things that she felt the child would need all the way until he was 18 years of age.
Sam was aware of what she was doing but he was clear that he needed to give her time. Therefore, he didn't try to stop her.
Then it cthe day when Olivia was ready. She had bought a plane ticket, packed her clothes and belongings into a luggage and proceeded down the stairs. She then saw Sam when she was downstairs. When Sam saw Olivia actually cdownstairs with the luggage, he felt his heart was wrenched out of his chest at that moment.
During her confinement period, he had tried to stay out of her way and not disturb her. He also hoped that he could take the tto let her calm down.
He really hoped that she could think things through and forgive him.
It was indeed a wishful hope.
Olivia didn't expect to meet Sam at the end of the stairs. Was he going to stop her from leaving? "Do you really have to go?" Sam's voice, to her surprise, was very calm. There weren't any joy or anger in his tone. It was as if he had already prepared himself for that day, which he knew would csooner or later. Olivia was not in the mood to quarrel with him since he was so calm, so she just nodded.
"Yep." She had thought that Sam would be angry, but he was calm. He nodded and even said, "Did you buy a train ticket or a plane ticket? I'll give you a ride." During the conversation, he had already taken out his car keys. He did not give Olivia a chance to say anything, or to even feel surprised.
"There's no need." She was going to leave him, and yet he wanted to send her off. No matter how Olivia looked at it, it was weird. Hence, she rejected his offer. Sam walked towards her and took the luggage from her hand, "Letsee you off." As he got closer, Olivia could smell cigarette on him.
Olivia didn't know that Sam would drink alcohol to drown his sorrow previously. She also didn't know Sam would smoke.
"Did you smoke?" She asked subconsciously.
Sam hesitated for a moment before saying, "Yes, a little." "Did you start these few days?" "No, a lot earlier." In fact, Sam had only picked it up in the past two days, but he was afraid of admitting it in case it burdened her psychologically.
Since he had already decided to let her go, there was no need to say anything else that would further worry her. Olivia stopped her questioning after hearing his reply. Sam proceeded to put herduggage into the trunk. As he bent over to do so, Olivia saw that the bones that were showing from his back.
During that period of time, he had lost a lot of weight and his eye sockets seemed hollower than usual.
Her heart ached a little, but there were sthings that Olivia just could not overcome. She looked away and climbed into the passenger seat, fastening her seat belt. After Sam got in, she told him directly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Airport." After saying those words, Olivia closed her eyes. Obviously, she didn't wish to talk anymore.
The car drove silently on the
midnight streets. The entire city around them was fast street lamps stiffsleep The still shone brightly, illuminating their car as they drove to the airport. After getting out of the car, Sam went to get her luggage. Olivia wanted to take it from him but he said. "I'll take you to the customs counter." Then, he walked forward. Her luggage was with him, so Olivia had no choice but to follow behind him.
Then, Sam helped with her registrations and check-ins. Not long later, Olivia stood at the customs.
Although it was midnight, there were still a lot of people at the airport. There were a few queues at them customs counter, but Sam purposely chose a longer line to queue with Olivia. Seeing the crowd moving, he heard himself asking her in a very calm voice. "When are you coming back?" She replied, "I don't know." "Okay, I'll wait for you at home. You can cback any tyou want."
Olivia didn't answer him. The atmosphere between the two was obviously are was only ope person Pat the customs check before it was Olivia's turn. Sam suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms. Olivia was shocked by his sudden behavior. Before she could react, Sam kissed her lips.
They were at the airport...
Olivia wanted to push him away, but his grip on her shoulder was so firm and his kiss on her lips was so deep that it even hurt her.
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