After Olivia's reminder, Alan said, "You're right! I was wrong. It was goats. Also, there were those flowers that bloom during winter. What are those called again?""Valerian. It has medicinal purposes. It helps with insomnia. Just ask if you have any other questions," Olivia replied calmly with a confident glow in her eyes. Noticing that Olivia had seen through his ploy, Alan rubbed his nose awkwardly. "I'll get to the point. What herbs were you looking for?""Moonflower. It's a flower that only blooms when the moon is out. Its petals are bright and attract fireflies."Alan asked some more questions after that, but he wasn't able to find any holes in Olivia's story. "I apologize for what happened before this, Dr. Ophelia. Mr. Maxwell is a little quick-tempered. You'll be rewarded handsomely if you heal him."Olivia frowned. "I don't care for any rewards. I just want to be set free. Who are you people?""Don't worry, Dr. Ophelia. We won't hurt you as long as you cooperate. On
"You don't have to be so nervous, Ms. Ophelia. You just have to focus on providing treatment for Mr. Maxwell. He requested for you to go to him and administer treatment."When Olivia got there, Wayne had just gotten out of the bathroom. He had a towel around his waist. His muscular torso and calves were exposed. The bandages she put on him yesterday were all wet. It looked like some blood was seeping from them.This man was completely unhinged. Olivia had met plenty of men, but Wayne was the roughest of them all. He was a complete maniac. "Don't you know you're hurt?" Olivia asked as she pointed at his arm. Wayne dried his hair casually with a towel. He said nonchalantly, "That's why I asked you to come treat me. Do you have a problem with that?"What was he thinking? Wayne was testing the limits of her patience.Olivia glared at him angrily and poked at his head. "Are you insane? Let me go if you plan to die! I won't be able to cure you no matter how good I am if you're unco
Olivia knew his identity, but she was just one person. There was nothing she could do to change the situation. Even if she killed Wayne, Carathia's assault wouldn't stop.Arlandia was forced to respond in kind, but fighting violence with more violence wasn't ideal.She didn't know how Wayne could talk about something like that so casually. She composed herself and asked, "Who are you, really?""You just need to provide treatment for me. You don't have to concern yourself with anything else."Olivia looked troubled. She didn't want to talk about it anymore. She said calmly, "I need to use the bathroom. Go lay in bed. I'll examine you properly later. Your issue is not with your head alone."Wayne raised his chin. Olivia locked the door as soon as she entered the bathroom.Since nothing happened last night, it seemed like their suspicion of her had been dispelled. It was a great opportunity because Wayne had just showered. She noticed that he wasn't wearing the ring on his finge
The man was weakened to begin with. That stab was enough to kill him instantly. Some of the blood stained the soles of Olivia's shoes. She had killed some people over the years too. But she had a bottom line. She only killed people who deserved to die. Judging from these people's attire, they were just citizens who loved their own country. The man's expression looked a lot like Mona's before he died. Both of them were innocent people who died because of her. No matter how much time passed, she still couldn't get used to a situation like this. Olivia touched her own face subconsciously. For a moment, it was like she could feel the warmth and sensation of Mona's blood on her face. Wayne was pleased by her shocked expression. He slowly walked next to the dead man, crouched down, and pulled that dagger out of his chest. He twirled the dagger in his hand. He was about to stick the dagger into another person's chest. Olivia grabbed his hand. "Don't do it!"The dagger in his
Olivia looked like a harmless little bunny before Wayne's towering figure. Her body was trembling subconsciously as she moved backward with her hands propping her up on the ground. She looked absolutely terrified. That was precisely what she wanted him to see.It was only logical for a normal person to want to run away when they had just seen a man kill an innocent person in cold blood.It would be more suspicious if she were completely docile. It was a psychological showdown between the two of them.Olivia said in a shaky voice, "I… I'm just out for some fresh air. I never thought about running away!"Wayne bent over slightly as he looked at her. With a devilish smile, he asked, "Is that so?"Olivia nodded her head frantically. "That's right. I'm just getting some fresh air. Please don't kill anyone else.""Since you're not running away, why would I harm anyone needlessly? But it's chaotic out here. I'm restricting your freedom for your own good. I hope this is the last time y
Luckily, the two blankets were already on the floor. They cushioned Olivia's fall, and it didn't hurt that much.Olivia was fuming. Was Wayne even a man? He didn't have a shred of chivalry in him!Wayne glanced at Olivia, who was glaring at him. He added, "Turn off the lights before you sleep."His words only made her more angry. She couldn't understand how he could be so unfeeling!Despite her anger, she still went and turned off the lights. In the darkness, Wayne said chillingly, "I'm very sensitive to change, especially when I'm asleep. If I feel any danger at all, I won't hesitate to snap the neck of whoever's in front of me. I hope you'll still be alive tomorrow."Olivia replied mockingly, "You're so awesome! Why don't you sleep with your eyes open?"Wayne snorted. She lay down with her back facing him and covered herself with one of the blankets. Even though she had the urge to check around the room to see if the ring was here, she kept reminding herself to be patient
The bedroom wasn't that spacious, and the air was slightly moist. Olivia turned away."You brought me here by force. I've been wearing the same clothes for days. I want to take a shower.""Do it, then," Wayne said casually. Olivia frowned. "I need a change of clothes."Wayne casually pulled open the wardrobe that Olivia wanted to check. There was only a suitcase inside that contained some of his clothes. Olivia found it hard to believe that he was actually the leader of a nation. Olivia thought about Mason, who was in a similar position. He ate the best food and drank the best alcohol. Even the teas in his possession were of the highest quality.Although the clothes he wore weren't branded, they were designed and made for him by the best designers and tailors. Olivia glanced at the clothes in Wayne's suitcase. There were two jackets, some short-sleeved shirts, and pants. He picked out a wrinkly short-sleeved shirt and a pair of pants. Then, he threw them at her. "Make do
After a while, Wayne walked into the room briskly and beckoned her over. "Come. Begin treatment."Olivia was very obedient this time. She had already prepared everything she needed for the treatment in advance. "Take off your clothes.""You do it.""Why are you so lazy?" Olivia grumbled as she pulled on the zipper of his jacket. She slowed down visibly when she was close to the wound on his arm. She tugged at the sleeve lightly with one hand and pressed on his arm lightly with the other.Wayne's skin color was slightly tanned. The contrast was very obvious when Olivia's fingers were on his skin.Did all women have such small hands? Were they all so pale? Olivia's hand felt soft and tender on his arm. For some reason, Wayne thought about the time he slapped her bottom. It was also very soft and supple. She didn't know what was going through his mind. She was just changing his bandages for him. Before he could savor her touch more, she was already done with the bandaging.