Olivia had wanted to go home, but Ethan dragged her off to somewhere secluded.
They even changed cars mid-way. Olivia looked at him in confusion. "What surprises do you have in store?"
"You'll find out when we get there." Ethan held her hand as they entered the manor.
She quickly noticed that Colin was there. She was immediately on guard. She shook free of Ethan's hand. "What did you do to Jack?"
Ethan felt pained when he saw her guarded expression. "Why don't you trust me?"
"I knew I couldn't hide anything from you."
Olivia was sure he noticed something that night. He probably sent people to take Jack as soon as she was gone. He was a very cunning man, after all.
Ethan held her hand again. "I know I did a lot of things in the past to lose your trust. I deserve this. But I said I will never hurt you again. Does he look like I did anything to him?"
Olivia heard that and started observing Colin. She even pulled his hand to check if there were chips planted.
"Olivia, he didn't lay a hand on me this time." Colin defended Ethan for once.
"What about Jack?"
"He's fine, too. He's resting in his room."
Olivia went to find Jack and noticed that his complexion looked better than before. Ethan actually got Chris to come and take care of Jack.
Olivia didn't know about the history between Jack and Ethan. She was just relieved to see he was fine.
"How are you doing, Jack?"
"I can get out of bed by myself now. Don't worry. I'm doing fine."
"How did he find you?"
Jack didn't tell her about what went on between them. He only glossed over the encounter. "He said it wasn't safe there. So, he brought us here."
Ethan walked into the room and explained. "Yale was looking for him everywhere. He would be dead if he stayed outside.
Ethan looked at him and said, "Are you afraid that I might poison you?"
Ethan was a vengeful man. Colin set him up at the village. Why would Ethan ever forgive him?
"Don't worry. Even if I want to kill you, I won't do it while Liv is here."
"Olivia, you heard him. If I ever end up dead. He would definitely be the culprit."
Kelvin didn't like how Colin was acting like a playful child. He said gloomily, "I might be the one to do it, too. I can slice you up with my knife."
Olivia knew they didn't really mean what they said. She picked up some salad and said, "Alright, stop fooling around. Let's eat."
Both Ethan and Olivia put some food on Jack's plate at the same time. They looked at each other.
Olivia asked, "What's wrong with you today?"
She didn't know he was trying to make it up to Jack because he felt guilt toward Kurt.
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