Chapter 506
Olivia’s breathing instinctively sped up, and she carefully placed the phone in Zac’s hand.
“Zac, you misunderstood. I-I don’t hate being alone with you, and I trust you.”
“Why?”
Over the past four years, even though the two of them had not been in the same city, their relationship had not suffered much.
Occasionally, Zac would visit to keep her company, play with Lyla, and give her warmth and help.
Now, there seemed to be a wall between the two of them. It was as if they were strangers.
Olivia took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to look at him. “Zac, I owe you so much. I’m afraid I won’t be able to pay you back.”
There was a sudden silence in the car.
After a long time, Zac stretched out his hand and gently touched her forehead. He smiled lightly and shook his head. “Silly girl, what are you thinking about?”
Olivia was taken aback and looked at him with some confusion.
“Olivia, how long have we known each other? When have I ever asked you to pay me back?”
Zac looked at her a little helplessly. “When I gave you money, you said you wanted to pay me back. I didn’t bother arguing with you, so it was fine if you said you wanted to pay me back.
“I saved your life, so you said you would work for me, but why would I want you to do that?
“I run a law firm. You are neither a law graduate nor a lawyer, nor are you interested in law. Should I ask you to clean the toilets?”
As he spoke, he sighed. “You always overthink. Is it because someone around you is slandering you again?”
She was taken aback by what he said, so she stared at him blankly with wide eyes.
He opened the window, and the dull air in the car was let out, making Olivia feel more clear-
headed
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