From a Wrong Turn to Mr. Right novel Chapter 64

Hearing her talk like that, and after spending some time together, Olivia Bennett could tell she wasn't a bad person. Her concern seemed totally genuine—nothing fake about it.

Olivia shook her head. “No, I’m fine.”

“That’s good,” Adelina Lane replied, relief flooding her face.

Davina Ford chimed in, “How about I help you pick out some photos, sis? Ms. Bennett, you should take a break.”

Adelina’s eyes lit up. She nodded eagerly. “Great idea. You go ahead and rest, let Aileen here help me with the photos.”

Olivia smiled at Davina. “Thanks, I appreciate it.”

Davina shrugged. “No problem at all.”

Once Olivia finally sat down and relaxed, Adelina seemed to settle too, turning her focus to the photo selection. Or, at least, she tried to. Most of the time, her eyes kept drifting back to Olivia, worry etched all over her face. She barely glanced at the photos, just hurriedly picked out a few and returned.

Olivia had just finished the last bite of her sandwich when Adelina reappeared, photos in hand. Adelina’s gaze zeroed in on the now-empty takeout box, her brow furrowing in concern. “That’s all you’re having for lunch?”

Olivia shook her head, smiling. “No, that was just a snack. They thought it looked good and grabbed it for me. Real lunch is coming later.”

But Adelina’s frown didn’t budge. “So what are you having for your actual lunch?”

“Someone from home is bringing it over,” Olivia assured her.

Adelina raised an eyebrow. “Carter—uh, your husband?”

Adelina paused, still wearing a gentle smile, her voice soft. “Sorry if I’m coming on strong. I guess I’ve just been home alone too much, and meeting you today, getting to talk… and now, knowing you’re expecting—I’ve been there. I can’t help worrying. But trust me, I’d never do you any harm.”

Olivia let out a breath, regret flickering across her face. She almost wished she’d been honest from the start. It would have made things so much simpler. Not that she thought Olivia would be scared, just—she didn’t want to overwhelm her.

Olivia pressed her lips together, then said quietly, “I know. I can tell you mean well.”

There was no reason not to trust Adelina. But her behavior was just… unpredictable, leaving Olivia pretty confused.

Adelina’s smile grew, but she clenched her hands in her lap to keep herself calm. Still, she couldn’t quite relax.

After a brief, awkward pause, she couldn’t help herself—she blurted out, “Do you get tired at work every day?”