Olivia didn't see any emotions on Ethan's face. She recalled the woman's arrogant attitude just now. She could guess that Nikki wouldn't be a friendly person either.

Ethan seemed to be very worried that she might overthink things. He rarely explained things of his own accord in the past. But now, he was crouching down and placing Olivia's hand on his palm.

He was half-crouched on the ground, causing his huge body to now be much shorter than the seated Olivia.

But Ethan didn't mind it at all. Looking up, he had a stern and earnest expression on his face. "Liv, I spent some time with my aunt's family when I was young.

"Nikki Shaw is an old friend of the Olsons. When we were kids, we'd get together and play during banquets. That was all."

When Olivia saw how serious he was, she felt a little embarrassed. "It's not like I'm suspecting you."

Ethan took her hand. "I don't want you to feel the least bit uncomfortable because of people who don't matter. If you do feel that way, you have