Chapter 6 NICK Two years have passed since that woman humiliated me, since I found out she stole millions from me. How could I have been so stupid and blind? When Sandra told me that Olivia had a hand in what happened to my mother all those years agohow they met, how Olivia just happened to save her from being hit by a carI refused to believe it at first. I thought my wife could never be capable of such things. Then she gave me that recording of their phone call, where Olivia had admitted everything: how shed landed her golden goose, how her life was going to change for her and her grandmother. As if that werent enough, she stole from me. Sandra had showed me the proof. I recovered some of the money, but only a small portion. Thinking about her still fills me with rage. How could she have been so cruel? My mother loved her! Nick! Sandra snapped me out of my thoughts. Its almost time to go pick up your parents. Im finishing up with dinner. Itll be ready by the time you get back. If it werent for Sandra these last two years, I dont think I wouldve made it through. My parents have been traveling the world, and theyre coming home today. Theyre going to be so disappointed when they find out what happened with Olivia. My poor mother. She trusted that good-for-nothing woman. Anger surged as I grabbed my keys. Nick! Sandras voice stopped me again. I turned to face her. Dont think about her, she said softly. It only makes you angry. Today is about your parents coming home. Lets focus on celebrating, not on the past. I gave her a small smile. What would I have done without her? At the airport, I spotted my mom first, followed by my dad, and their guards carrying the bags. Her face lit when she saw me. She rushed over, throwing herself into my arms. I laughed, hugging her back as Dad shook his head. Youre suffocating our son, woman! he grumbled. Mom shot him a glare over her shoulder, and he raised his hands up in mock surrender. Watching them, a wave of sadness washed over me. I had thought Olivia and I would have what they had. I guess it wasnt meant to be. Goodness! Youre so thin! Does Olivia not feed you anymore? Where is she, anyway? Mom asked, her smile fading slightly. This wasnt the time or place to tell them. Lets get home, and Ill explain everything, I said. They exchanged a glance, and Moms face brightened again. Dont tell me shes at home with a baby! Oh, I knew shed give me a grandchild soon! My heart sank. She had no idea Olivia never wanted kidsonly my money. Mom, its not like that. I opened the car door for her. Dad got in after her, his face already turning cold. I started the car and drove off. Mom wanted to ask more questions on the way, but Dad convinced her to wait until we got home. Thankfully. Talking about Olivia wasnt easy, and I wasnt looking forward to the conversation. Once we got back, I told them everything: how Olivia had pushed her best friend down the stairs, killing her child; how shed stolen millions from me; how she was never in love with me, never wanted a baby with me; how she was secretly on birth control the whole time; and how she had just wanted my money. She is not the person you thought she was, I said. Olivia is cruel. Mom looked at me as if Id committed a crime. Nick, are you insane? she shouted, furious. I stared at her, baffled. Hadnt she heard what I said? Mom shook her head, sadness and disappointment etched across her face. Dad hadnt said a word and refused to look at me, but his eyes were icy cold. Are you sure its not Sandra whos clouding your judgment? Mom asked sharply. Are you sure she isnt the reason youre thinking this way? Sandra is the one who showed me the truth about Olivia, I insisted. Without her, Id still be under Olivias control. You should be grateful to her! Moms eyes flashed with anger. Grateful? To a homewrecker? Dear God, what must her grandmother think of us? Michael, she said, turning to my father, go to Olivias grandmother and apologize. Tell her we had no idea and that well get Olivia out of jail. Dad stood, ready to go, and I was stunned. How could they still be so blind? Shes dead, I said quietly. She died a few months after Olivia was arrested. Moms face crumpled, and a tear slipped down her cheek. I wanted to comfort her, but Dad beat me to it, pulling her into his arms. Youre such a fool, Nick, he said, his voice hard. I didnt raise you to be this foolish. I hope you dont come to regret this. I sat there, feeling utterly lost. Why were they defending Olivia? Why did she still have such a hold on them? Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Im going to get my daughter-in-law out of jail, Dad declared. And Nick, if you dont drop the charges, I will disown you. Search the FindNovel.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.