Chapter 247 - Unspoken Sentiments (2/2)

A bell-like laugh echoed in the cabin, and Uncle Jin smiled as he drove through the snaking highway.

It had been a long time since he heard Olivia laughing ever since her miscarriage, so he was glad to hear his boss loosening up even for a short while.

”It must be Mom's green juice. I've been drinking those on the dot daily.”

”Thank goodness it's the green juice and not Maxen filling you up with his seeds.”

On cue, the divider in the car rose, giving the cousins their much-needed privacy. They stifled their laughter and Eli mouthed an 'oops' when it dawned on him that there were other passengers in the car.

”We actually started… the bedroom thingy.”

”So I was right!” Eli's eyes widened. ”Wait, is it safe? Like? Aren't you supposed to heal first or something?”

”It felt right to me.”

Eli huffed. He tucked Olivia's loose locks behind her ear, and aired his concern. ”Are you using protection? What if you get pregnant again?”

”Getting pregnant doesn't sound like a bad idea, isn't it?” she said in a half-meant joke, wishing to bring back the life she lost.

It was unfair, and it felt as if she was replacing what she lost by trying for a baby.

”As long as you're ready, Livi darling. Take your time. And just so you're not aware yet, you and Maxen didn't even have to sweat making one.”

Olivia laughed. She elbowed Eli who started snorting. ”Maxen must have Olympic-medalist swimmers. How could he get you pregnant with that barricade inside you? Who knew if his swimmers got past your IUD even before his bratwurst dislodged it?”

”Eli! The imagery!”

”I know you love it,” Eli chuckled.

He peered to his side and saw Olivia nod. He noticed a rueful smile painted Olivia's face as she rubbed circles on her belly.

It was the same portrait that welcomed him when he flew to Nisia upon hearing her hospitalization.

His heart clenched as the memory flooded his mind.

Knowing Olivia, she would clam up her thoughts and feelings, afraid that no one would listen to her just like when they were younger when she pleaded to everyone that there were monsters haunting her at night.

It was the reason why Olivia was grateful to know Eli would always rally behind her back.

She didn't need to utter a word, and Eli would know what she felt in a heartbeat. Growing up, Eli stayed beside her at night to ward off the monsters and listened to her.

They didn't talk too much, though. They were swamped with matters revolving their own lives, but when they had a stolen chance to chat, it sure had a lingering effect on the two.

So even when Eli was in the middle of fashion week, where his presence would boost his name in the industry, he didn't have second thoughts. He immediately booked a jet to whisk him back to Nisia where his presence was needed the most.

True enough, as soon as he reached the hospital, and once they were alone in her suite, Olivia flooded the room with her tears, blaming herself for the accident. And just like what he would do whenever Olivia's at her lowest point, he scooped her for a hug, pressing her head on his shoulders.

No comforting words, just a silent promise that he would be a willing shock absorber for all of her buried and unspoken sentiments.