Chapter 999

Olivia thought he had only brought out the ring on a whim. Never had she imagined that he was being serious. "I don't think I'll ever go overseas again," she admitted. Claude waited patiently for her to elaborate. "I don't want to live too far apart from Lucien," she finished. "Ah, I expected that," Claude replied. "There's no need to sound apologetic. You're free to go wherever you please, to stay wherever you like. I have no right to interfere. I've always cared about your choice." The choice was made the moment Lucien fell asleep in Olivia's arms. She had promised herself never to live too far from him. Even if they couldn't live together, she could still watch over him closely enough. She had left for him back then. And now, she was here for him too. Olivia let out a sigh of relief. Oddly enough, telling Claude what she thought made her feel lighter, less burdened. No one spoke of the marriage proposal anymore. Olivia's phone rang. She quickly pulled it out, thinking it mig