Chapter 37

OLIVIA “Oh, no need—” I didn’t get to finish my sentence because I saw Noah walking toward me. I pursed my lips to stop myself from talking. Aiden gestured for Hannah to come over. “After them, I’ll take a picture of you and my uncle too,” he said, looking proud of himself. “Okay,” Hannah replied with a smile. By the time I turned my attention back, Noah was standing next to me. One hand was in his pocket, the other hanging by his side. His shoulder was only a few inches away from mine, so our hands brushed briefly. The coolness of his fingertips sent a shiver down my spine, and I instinctively pulled my hand behind my back, making sure our hands only touched for a few seconds. I inhaled deeply, trying to focus on something else as I stared straight ahead. Aiden raised his phone earnestly. “Uncle, smile please…” Noah gave a slight, indifferent smile, barely shifting his expression. “You too, Aunt Olivia, smile too,” Aiden added, looking at me expectantly. It felt like a silent command,