Husband With Benefits
Chapter 428: My Passcode

Chapter 428: My Passcode

As they pulled into the rest stop, Olivia let out a sigh of relief. Her muscles were tense from hours of driving, and she needed a break to use the facilities.. Seb glanced at her, a questioning look in his eyes.

"Why are we stopping?" he asked, his voice breaking the silence that had settled between them during the drive. Now he could say something? He’d been as silent as a ghost all these hours.

"I need a break," she replied shortly, unbuckling her seatbelt and opening the car door.

Seb watched her for a moment before offering, "I can drive for a while if you want. Give you a chance to rest."

"No thanks. It’s my car and I don’t need your help. I planned to make the drive alone."

Seb shrugged, not pushing the matter as he watched her leave the car. A glance at the watch showed him that they’d need at least another couple of hours to reach the city at Olivia’s speed. The girl still drove at the speed of an ox cart or she was purposely doing it just to torture him. Thankfully they had rules on the freeway and she was forced to drive at a slightly higher speed.

Maybe he should grab some drinks and energy bars to munch on to pass the time? As he moved to get off, his attention was distracted by the familiar ding of a message notification and he looked around.

Glancing at the screen, he noticed the message preview, and without intending to, he ended up picking the phone and reading it. With a curse, he placed down the phone, hopped out and raced to the store, grabbing a few things urgently. Thankfully, she had not returned by the time he was done with the shopping. Throwing his loot into the backseat of the car, he jumped into the driver’s seat, just as she returned.

As Olivia approached the car, she noticed Seb already seated in the driver’s seat, a slight tension in his posture. She frowned, feeling a surge of annoyance at his sudden change of position.

"What are you doing?" she demanded, her voice sharp with irritation. "I told you, I can drive."

Seb sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I know, I just thought... never mind. Let’s just get going."

"What the heck? Why would you.."

"Livi, just get in and check your phone." Seb asnwered shortly. His answer gave her a pause and she cautiously went towards the passenger seat, and picked up her phone, while asking him," Did you check my phone?"

"Yes. I am sorry about that. I did not mean to." Seb answered shortly, before quickly leanig over and pulling the seat belt over her. "I’ll try to get us there at the earliest."

Olivia looked down at her phone," How did you know my passcode?"

Seb threw a glance at her," Hasn’t it always been the same? Let’s go."

Olivia checked the message and any thoughts of an argument flew out of her head. She was thankful that he was here with her. There was no way she would have been able to drive after reading that message.

With trembling hands she called the nurse, who answered on the first ring as Olivia questioned,"How is she?"

The nurse’s voice on the other end was gentle but filled with concern. "Olivia, I’m sorry to say this, but your mother’s condition has worsened. She’s asking for you. It would be best if you could come as soon as possible."

Her heart sank at the news, her mind racing with worry. "I’ll be there as soon as I can," she promised, her voice trembling with emotion.

Seb glanced at her worriedly, but Olivia seemed to have forgotten his existence. She lowered her head and was trying to concentrate on her breathing as she tried to reassure herself that everything would be fine. Without hesitation, he held her cold hands in his, and she clasped them tightly, as if holding onto a life line.

"Livi, it’s going to be okay," he said softly, his voice filled with reassurance. "We’ll get there as quickly as possible, I promise."

Olivia nodded, her breaths coming in short, ragged gasps as she struggled to regain control of her emotions. Even as she watched the outside view pass by, her mind remained fixed on her mother. She’d been showing signs of being better when she’d gone for the wedding. Why did her health deteriorate suddenly? What if something... No. She shook her head. Nothing would happen to her mother.

As Seb pulled up outside the small care centre, Olivia’s sense of urgency overshadowed any lingering questions about how he knew where to go. With a quick nod of acknowledgment, she hastily exited the car," I’ll take back my car later from you. Thank you. Goodbye." leaving Seb to watch her hurry into the care home without further ado.

Seb watched as she hurried inside and shook his head. Even at a time like this, she wanted him to leave. As if he would. Sighing, he parked the car, grabbed a few of the energy bars, stuffing them into his pocket before following her inside.

As he entered the small room behind Olivia, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness at the sight of the frail woman lying on the bed. Her weak voice filled the dimly lit space, as she tried to tell Olivia to not be too sad. He felt like an intrider in that moment. What right did he have to come there?

Just as he was about to retreat, however, the old woman looked at him. He saw as a small smile bloomed across her pale face and she called out his name in a small whisper, "Young master Seb. You’re here?"

Seb’s heart skipped a beat at the unexpected acknowledgment. He took a tentative step forward, and stood near her. She extended her hand and he quickly took it as he greeted," Mrs B. I’m here."

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