Wife’s Return English Novel Chapter 168

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Chapter 168 Forced To Grow Up
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Nathan, with a certain hesitance in his voice, nodded before carefully asking Olivia, “Would that be all right?”
His eyes sought hers, looking for permission, his tone cautious yet hopeful.
Olivia, caught in a moment of contemplation, furrowed her brows slightly, her reluctance to part with the photograph evident despite Nathan’s tentative request.
Before Olivia could articulate her thoughts, Liam had already grasped Nathan’s hand firmly, declaring, “Daddy, come with me. I want to show you something.”
Olivia watched, a mix of frustration and amusement dancing in her eyes, as Liam eagerly led Nathan away.
It was a testament to the natural bond between father and son, how quickly Liam sought to share his world with Nathan despite their short time together.
Benjamin, observing Olivia’s reaction, couldn’t help but express his concern, “Olívia, are you okay with that?”
Olivia, her face softening into a smile of resignation, responded, “Let them be.”
Meanwhile, Liam brought Nathan into Olivia’s room, where she had carefully preserved two thick photo albums within her cabinet.
“Daddy, these albums‘
filled with photos of Mommy and me,” Liam said, his voice brimming with pride.
Each year, Olivia meticulously documented Liam’s growth, ensuring that not a single moment of his development was missed. From his first cry to his tentative first steps, every milestone was captured and lovingly preserved within those albums.
“Daddy, look,” Liam urged, opening the albums to pages that chronicled his journey from a newborn to the curious child he was now.
Nathan’s gaze softened as he flipped through the pages, each photo a testament to the stages of Liam’s life, accompanied by Olivia’s elegant handwriting that detailed the timeline of these precious moments.
Among the candid captures of Liam’s early years, Nathan noticed that Olivia too made appearances within the album.
Though not as frequently, there were poignant images of her during her pregnancy, one notably showing her in the back kitchen of a restaurant, surrounded by dishes, her pregnant form pronounced and her attire simple, hinting at a time of hardship.
Nathan felt a sharp pang in his heart as he looked at these photos, each image of Olivia a stark reminder of the struggles she faced alone.
Her youthful visage in those difficult times stirred deep remorse within him, prompting memories of a rain–soaked evening that haunted him, the pain of their separation acute and suffocating.
Nathan pondered the what–ifs, the paths not taken, yet he knew all too well that life offered no opportunities for retrospection.
Nathan’s expression turned wry, a self–deprecating smirk playing on his lips as he delved deeper into the
The ensuing pages revealed more images of Olivia, each capturing moments of her life with Liam. Holding her newborn, Olivia’s face still glowed with the freshness of youth, yet there was an undeniable serenity to her expression, a stark contrast to the innocence that once defined her.
Over time, as she navigated the complexities of motherhood and life’s challenges, a visible transformation unfolded. Initially marked by an innocent naivety, her expressions evolved, morphing into those of a woman marked by competence and composure.
With each passing year, the traces of the person she had been five years prior seemed to fade further into thobackground, replaced by a new, formidable presence.
Olivia, as she appeared now, stood with her back straight, her gaze directed confidently forward, her eyes a calm, untroubled pool, with just the slightest curve of a smile touching her lips.
The Olivia captured in these photographs bore little resemblance to the young woman Nathan remembered.
In his recollections, Olivia was the embodiment of timidity and vulnerability, someone who would lower her gaze rather than meet the eyes of others.
Yet, the woman depicted in these photographs radiated a confidence and vibrance that was both inspiring and unsettling.
Her journey, as documented through these images, was a testament to the myriad experiences she must have endured, each one sculpting her into the person she had become.
The realization caused Nathan’s heart to constrict, his fingertips quivering with the emotion of the moment.
The difficulty in witnessing Olivia’s transformation was palpable; it was a visual testament how she had been forced to grow up.