You Looked Down on Me Once, Now You Look Up. novel Chapter 137

“Got any plans tonight?”

Patricia crossed the garden, heading for the car. Jackson was already there, waiting to open the door for her. But when he saw Oliver coming out too, he got the message and slid into the driver’s seat, giving them a little privacy. He knew better than to stick around.

Oliver’s eyes lingered on Jackson for a heartbeat before Patricia’s voice snapped him back.

“What’s wrong?”

He looked at her, softer now. “It’s been ages since we had dinner together. If you’re not busy, could you come home early tonight?”

Patricia nodded, her answer gentle. “Okay.”

She was always polite with Oliver—almost too polite. To him, that politeness felt like there was a wall between them. She never let herself get close, and he didn’t want to force it. So all he could do was test the waters, one little step at a time.

When the black Bentley finally disappeared down the driveway, Oliver’s posture stiffened and the air around him turned heavy, his mood sinking.

“Uncle Oliver, you can’t keep doing this,” Sara said, leaning across the breakfast bar, chin propped on her hands, looking at him all serious. “You’ll never win Aunt Patricia over like that.”

Oliver frowned, confused. “Win her over?”

“Yeah! Aunt Patricia is your dream girl, right? These days, everyone calls their younger wife ‘dream girl.’”

He gave a half-smile, looking every bit the old-school type who didn’t care for new trends.

“Aunt Patricia came back for the Martin family and the Newton family. If that’s the case, she’ll have to see her ex-husband. She’s probably done with him, but can you say for sure he’s done with her?”

“I heard Theo was really hung up when they broke up.”

“Aunt Patricia’s gorgeous, and she’s smart too. She used to have a few rough edges, but now she’s pretty much perfect, like a flawless diamond. There’s got to be a ton of guys going after her.”

Oliver froze on the stairs, his broad shoulders suddenly stiff. Sara didn’t let up. “If you want her to fall for you over time, you better watch out. The competition’s fierce.”

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