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The Path to a Happily Ever After
Olivia
Maybe it's because he's a very humble and a slightly minimalistic person, but sometimes I forgot that Ben was a billionaire. I was startled to see a private jet waiting for us when it was time for me to leave. Chloe seemed used to it. Apparently, it was Ian's. I was reminded how much of a difference in class we were.
I wish the plan was the last of it, but no. Rumors had spread before we even returned to Richmond. The widowed billionaire doctor had a girlfriend. Imagine my shock when we were greeted by journalists as we touched down. Ben hated the attention and had to hold Chloe and me close as we escaped.
"I'm sorry," I apologized.
"What are you apologizing for?" He frowned. "I just want to go home with you and Chloe. They're a waste of time."
So blunt. I hoped they didn't overhear him.
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As we returned to his mother's place, Ethan and Ian were already there.
"I'm glad you're okay," Ethan said with a smile.
"Thank you, Ethan. I know it couldn't have been easy keeping it a secret," I said.
"It wasn't easy telling him either," he said as he gave Ben a knowing glance.
I looked at Ian and all he did was nod. Chloe ran to him in an embrace, "Uncle Ian! We used your jet."
"Did you have fun?" he asked as he rubbed her hair.
"Yes, thank you for your help," she said.
"What about me?" Ethan pouted as he pointed at himself. "I was the one who told your dad where to find Olivia."
"Fine," she groaned and went to hug him. "You're a good uncle."
"Good thing I was recording that," he smirked as he showed her his phone still recording.
"Nooo! Delete!" she whined as she tugged on his pants.
"Never!" He cackled maniacally.
"Oh would you stop it." He smacked his head. "I swear you just had to be the weird one."
"Mom…" he rubbed his head in pain.
"Thank you for coming back Olivia," she said.
"I'm sorry I ever left," I apologized.
"It's not a problem," she affirmed, "The important thing is, you're here and now."
"Alright then, let's celebrate," Ethan announced. "I'll get the drinks."
"Weren't you supposed to be depressed? Over Stacy?" Ian asked.
Ethan shuddered and his shoulders dropped but he shrugged, and the smile returned. "The past is in the past. I'm a man who moves forward."
"Whatever you say," Ian sighed.
"Siblings are weird," Chloe whispered to me.
