Don't Try to Escape, My Wife! novel Chapter 851

Samuel's fingers froze but soon continued to tap dance on the keyboard. The steady beat filled the room as well as Nicole's heart.

Before she could speak her thoughts, Samuel beat her to it.

"Sit down and get yourself a hot cup of water to warm your hands. Other things can wait."

"Alright."

She did exactly as she was told.

She was anxious but knew she had to wait. She had used all her connections to search for Olivia, but it was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Samuel finished his code and gave the computer commands. However, he found nothing useful.

There wasn't even a misdemeanor in the Kents' files, which feels kind of weird.

"How is it?"

Nicole couldn't help but run over and ask.

"Be careful."

He frowned slightly, and worry crept up on his face.

Nicole got alert and picked her steps. Then she saw the Kents' profiles.

"These are...."

"I have no dirt on them. I got through the Hacker Union's firewalls for this. But do you think it needs that kind of firewalls?"

She sensed something fishy from his sharp question.

"Are you saying the Kents are hiding something?"

"Yes, maybe they have offended someone important. That's what I'm most afraid of. We shouldn't be looking for Olivia blindly. I know you're worried about her. Given how close you guys are, she must not want to get you into trouble or be found. Don't act rashly. We'll try our best."

Samuel turned off the computer.

Nicole nodded and didn't know what else to say.

He looked at her and said softly, "Is there something you want to get off your chest?"

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have suspected you."

She knew she should tell him that now.

He pulled her to the bed and sat her down, sighing, "I know you. I understand how you must have felt when you saw Olivia and me in that room. But Nicole, I didn't cheat on you."

"I know. I also know why Olivia did that. I am just a little upset."

"I will give that crazy girl what for when I find her. What has she done to cover your ass? Did she ever think about how I would feel?"

A quiet smile flashed on his face, but then it clouded over.

Olivia was Nicole's bestie. She would do anything to keep Nicole out of trouble but would never hurt her feelings.

She knew better than anyone how much Nicole loved Samuel. Nicole had gone through so much for him. Even if Nicole knew the truth now, she couldn't pretend none of this never happened. Then why had Olivia done that?

Was she trying to end their friendship and push Nicole away?

Why?

Was Samuel somewhat involved in this drastic turn of the Kents?

He exerted himself to recall anything that would tie him to the Kents, but realized he never even did business with them. So, what was Olivia's motive?

Noticing Samuel was deep in thought, Nicole figured he had something, so she did not disturb him and waited.

It only lasted for a few seconds. When he came out of his contemplation, he saw her staring at him. He shook off his worries and whispered, "Let's go back first. We are done here."

"Alright, let's go to your family house. I fear Mom and Grandfather will be worried."

"Okay."

They left the clubhouse.

It was drizzling. He quickly took off his coat to shield her head. She was a little blue.

"Olivia is most afraid of rainy days. I wonder if there will be thunder tonight."

Nicole reminisced about old times. She and Olivia had been friends for so many years. How could Nicole not be worried?

Samuel's eyes flashed, and he whispered, "Let's go back. I hope we can find them soon."

She nodded.

They got into the car and did not notice Olivia was staring at them in the alley not far away.

Tears and rain were stinging Olivia's face. Her hands and feet were a little cold, but her eyes were warm with gratitude.

She watched as Nicole and Samuel got into the car. Then she left the alley.

Olivia didn't even notice the raging lightning and thunder.

She remembered how thunder used to make her blood freeze, as if her soul could have shattered in its wrath. Now she found that ridiculous and juvenile.

She complained about how harshly fate had been treating her, wallowing in despair for the unfairness that was her life. However, recent events taught her it could get worse.

She trailed into a dilapidated alley and snaked her way to a house. She looked around and made sure she was alone. Then she pushed open the door and swung it shut after walking in.

"Who is it?"

He said that for her own good.

He didn't want to see Olivia suffer or waste her life for him.

She cried even harder.

"Booth, you are all I have now. Can't you just stop talking like that? We don't know if Mom and Dad are safe. If you push me away, I will be all alone again."

Booth choked in sorrow.

"But this isn't your fight."

"I'm a Kent. Even though I have just reunited with you, you will always be my family. I'll find news about Mom and Dad and have your legs cured. There is always a solution. I won't have peace until you are healed."

She was speaking her heart.

Booth and Nicole had just met. He was like this because he went to the border with Olivia fearing she might get hurt.

Olivia and Nicole were close, but Olivia was grateful and guilty for Booth's sacrifice.

Booth could only sigh when he knew Olivia had made up her mind. He tore off a piece of chicken and put it on Olivia's hand, whispering, "You should eat first. You don't have to save it for me. I know we are short of money, but you must not starve. After all, you are doing all the heavy lifting here."

She giggled through her tears and took the chicken. They ate in the darkness.

Booth sighed as a plan matured in his mind.

He couldn't walk anymore. So, he made peace with death. Olivia had been trafficked as a child. How unfair for her to go through all this after she had just reunited with her family. She never got a chance to enjoy life.

Perhaps only Nicole could save Olivia.

Booth made up his mind and looked at Olivia's profile. A bolt of lightning shone down on it, and he saw how gaunt she was. His heart lurches.

"The chicken is a bit greasy. Can you buy me some fruits?"

He whispered.

She froze for a moment and said, "Be patient. I'll buy some for you tomorrow morning. I might get tailed if I go now."

"But I have a craving for it."

He didn't raise his voice, and it didn't even sound like a plea, but Olivia's heart broke.

He used to have whatever he wanted, but now he couldn't even eat a proper dinner.

It killed Olivia that he had to live in this dump. So, she couldn't bear to refuse him now.

"Wait here. I will buy some for you. Be careful, okay? Don't turn on the lights."

She instructed, and he nodded. He watched as she left the room. Then he took out his phone, his eyes flickering with hesitation.