Pain

Olivia slowly turned to look at Veronica, Veronica had a straight look on her face as she smiled insincerely.

Olivia knew Veronica was planning things, but at the same time, she couldn't do anything about it.

He's dead. Olivia said, making sure not to break the eye contact.

Everyone, apart from Scott was taken aback.

Marie took Olivia's hand in hers own. Oh dear, I'm really sorry.

Veronica cut in. I'm really sorry. Her apology was short and to-the-point. What of Mrs Neron.

Olivia felt a sharp pain in her chest as she answered the question.

She's dead too.

This was a very big shock to those who were unaware.

Samantha felt her heart instant's warm up to Olivia as she thought of the possible hardships that Olivia could have gone through.

But Olivia certainly wouldn't love this, it was moved by pity and nothing else.

Marie stared at Olivia. When did all these happen?

Olivia shut her eyes as she swallowed hard for a moment.

Ten years ago.

Samantha's mouth was dropped open as she muttered.

An orphan…

The room was quiet, everyone was quiet. So when Samantha spoke, even though it was a mutter, everyone heard it very clear.

Samantha didn't mean it, it just came out that way.

While everyone had a quiet and sour expression, Veronica still had the effrontery to smile. Yes, an Orphan who is bold enough to want to get married to the Scion of Page group.

This statement froze everyone. Veronica was very rude and didn't bother to mask even the slightest bit of hatred of Olivia.

Samantha cast a shocked look at Veronica.

How could you something so cruel!?

Please excuse me. Olivia said as her tears welled up in her eye and she walked out immediately.

Scott got up and followed Olivia out too.

Marie turned to Veronica.

Leave.

Mr page stared at Marie. Is it necessary? We all know he can't be with her.

Yes, Mr Page is right. I'm the only one who is suitable for…

Veronica saw this as the perfect opportunity to table her marriage credentials before the page family, but Marie wouldn't hear of it.

I said leave!!

Marie yelled and banged jet hand on the table.

Veronica stood up and left embarrassedly.

Marie turned to her husband, her face was really sour.

Have you seen the result?

Mr page was quiet as he ate his food nonchalantly.

Drop the matter, Marie. He can't be with her.

Marie's face was contorted in anger. Enough with that!

Why do you say he can't be with her? Because she's poor and her orphan? Scott's rich, and he's got parents, he's got a nice and happy family. Your rich and powerful, so why do you still need her own her riches and power!?

Mr Page ignored the agitated woman.

Marie was broken. Don't you care about your son's feelings?

Mr Page was silent.

Dad, please, say something. Samantha's voice was low and pleading.

Shut up!

Get out! Go upstairs! Now!

Marie yelled these words almost simultaneously.

Samantha was quiet and brooding as she stood up and walked out slowly.

Marie picked up a telephone and pressed a number, then she instantly spoke into it.

Don't ever let Veronica Sanders into this place again, you hear me!?

Yes ma!

Marie turned to see her husband.

You will still play the silent game?

Mr page was still silent.

Marie's voice was silent and broken. Do you want to repeat the case of Hart? Haven't you learnt your lesson?

This moved Mr Page. He turned to look at Marie.

Don't talk about Hart, he's dead and gone.

Marie was crying softly now. Does it matter if he's dead? He's still my first child and and more or less, had a hand in his death!?

Page banged his hand on the table as he turned to look at her in anger.

Watch your tongue, Marie!

Marie's voice was low again.

No, not anymore. I'm done with watching things. I used to watch my tongue, I watched my tongue and also watched my son die, I'm done with watching things.

Now, I'll be doing things. Scott must do as he pleases.

You will go against me? Mr Page's voice was low and sharp.

Marie nodded as she wiped her tears. Yes, I would. If it's for the sake of my son, then I sure would.