Chapter 50

Emilia didn't quite understand, but that didn't matter. Jasper was on her side, and with so many people around, Olivia probably wouldn't get angry. Before long, she was swept up in her excitement over Sage's arrival and forgot about everything else. … Oliver looked at the suddenly empty hall, his face dark and cold. His gaze fell on Olivia. Seeing her standing there with her eyes lowered, looking timid and compliant, only fueled his displeasure. "A perfectly wonderful gathering was ruined because of you!" His voice sounded as if it came straight from the underworld. It was icy and oppressive. Olivia suppressed the instinctive fear rising in her chest. Her lips moved, but it took a long moment before she managed to speak. "Why haven't I seen Mom?" Oliver looked down at his daughter coldly, clearly satisfied with her submissive posture. Hearing her question, he snorted. "So, you still remember you have a mother?" The sarcastic, mocking tone cut deep. This was how he, a father, s