Divorcing My Husband Over His Stepsister's Secret novel Chapter 344

Chapter 344

Oliver straightened his small shoulders, his expression suddenly serious. “My daddy always sald á man should protect girls! I’ll protect her from far away!”

I couldn’t help smiling as I reached back to ruffle his hair. “You’te a good boy, Oliver. Nora wants friends too, but she needs time.”

“I understand,” he nodded solemnly. “I’ll be good. I won’t scare her.”

Anna’s POV:

When we arrived at Seaside Manor, Oliver’s eyes grew wide as saucers. He stared up at the house in

disbelief.

Martha came to the door with Nora in her arms. “Nora, look who’s home! It’s mommy and daddy back from- Her words died on her lips as she spotted Oliver.

Martha’s welcoming smile froze, and she instinctively shielded Nora’s face, eyeing Oliver with uncertainty. The silence felt heavy, uncomfortable.

Nora glanced at Oliver briefly before burying her face in Martha’s shoulder. She showed little reaction to Blake or me, which sent a pang through my heart.

I forced a smile and took Nora from Martha’s arms. “Oliver, this is the little sister I told you about.” I tried to get Nora to look at him, but she remained limp and unresponsive in my arms.

“Martha,” I said quietly, “would you take Nora to rest for a bit?” I explained Oliver’s situation in hushed tones. Martha’s eyes welled with tears as she listened. She quickly wiped them away before hurrying to the kitchen, determined to prepare a feast for our new arrival.

Dinner was a quiet affair. Nora and Oliver sat at opposite ends of the table, neither acknowledging the other. I watched them both, having expected this but still finding it painful to witness.

After Martha took Nora away, Oliver’s composure finally broke. Silent tears streamed down his face, his small shoulders beginning to shake.

“Is my daddy never coming back?” he asked, his voice cracking.

Blake and I exchanged startled glances. I reached out to rub his back gently. “What makes you say that? Your daddy just had to go away for a while…”

Oliver wiped his eyes with his sleeve. “You’re lying,” he sobbed. “Jane said ‘going away‘ means never coming back. She said my daddy is dead and nobody wants me anymore.”

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Chapter 344

My chest tightened painfully, I clenched my fists under the table, furious at this lone womart cruelty. I leaned closer to Oliver, keeping my volée gentle,

‘Oliver, you’re such a good boy. How could anyone not want you? Would you like to stay with me from now on? I really like you.”

I nudged Blake under the table. He immediately picked up my cue.

“I like Oliver too,” he said warmly.

Oliver looked up, his tear–stained face hopeful. “Really?”

“Of course it’s true!” I said as Blake simultaneously answered, “Really.”

A brief smile flashed across Oliver’s face before his eyes drifted toward Nora’s room, and fresh tears welled up. “But Nora doesn’t like me. She won’t even look at me.”

I recognized his sensitivity immediately. “Nora doesn’t dislike you,” I explained, leaning closer. “She just doesn’t know how to show her feelings yet.”

Oliver wiped away his tears and gathered his courage, “Anna, can I really stay here?”

I nodded, my eyes soft with affection. “Of course. Would you like that?”