Chapter 43: No Choice But to Endure (7)

Last week, thanks to Steve's indulgence towards Olivia, she could hear the sarcasm in his words, but still had the confidence to pout at him, saying, "Steve, there are no strangers here anyway."

Steve casually flipped through the file, his eyes glued to the words on the pages, and with a calm and steady manner, uttered striking words: "No outsiders? Aren't you one then?"

His tone was so light, but it instantly chilled Olivia's heart. How did Steve's attitude towards her change like night and day after just one weekend?

When someone loves another, they can easily be swayed by every word and action. Olivia was no exception. She would be excited for the entire weekend because Steve would voluntarily chat with her about non-work-related topics in the office. However, at times like this, his single comment would send her down to the bottom and put her in despair, leaving her tone sounding somehow sadder: "Steve, did I do something not good enough to make you angry?"