Chapter 1523

Olivia silently repeated the words in her heart. After a long pause, she looked away from the blinding sun. She lowered her voice and said softly, "Indeed." Her tone was light, and she didn't say anything else. Claude kept his eyes on her and asked gently, "Do they hurt?" She answered, "Not too much." Claude's hand, resting at his side, moved slowly until it touched her arm. When Olivia felt the warmth of his touch, she turned to look at him. His hand slid gently from her arm to the back of her hand, wrapping it quietly in his. She kept her gaze on his face, saying nothing. Claude didn't speak either. He held her hand for a moment, then began to lead her forward. The warmth from his touch, so different from her own cold hand, felt like it was burning her. But she didn't pull away. Instead, she let herself accept it. Claude's eyes softened with a subtle smile. Walking under the sunlight, their hands intertwined. They looked like a couple who had been together for years, strolli