Chapter 25

Tyler responded flatly, “Hmm.” He didn't say more. His gentleness at the hospital seemed like a distant memory, as if he had reverted to his usual coldness. Olivia finally opened the car door and stepped out. As she did, she heard a voice from behind her, calling her name. “Olivia.” Startled, she turned to see Jacob standing about five meters away. The sight of him hit her like a gust of wind, freezing her in place as she stared at him. Jacob quickly closed the distance between them, a puzzled frown on his face. He couldn't quite make out whose car it was, but he did recognize that Olivia had gotten out of a black car. As he approached, he realized it was Tyler's car. “Mr. Tyler?” Jacob called out toward the car. Tyler rolled down the window and looked at him. Jacob instantly smiled when he saw him. “I can’t believe it’s really you. I thought I was mistaken.” In response to Jacob's friendly smile, Tyler asked, sounding like a concerned elder, "Have you just come back from