Chapter 50: Reality is always cruel

Alan Hoyle, however, seemed intent on torturing her. Instead of showing an impatient face, he showed his patience and gentleness to her. Olive could only bite her own lips and try not to make a sound. She hated herself for surrendering right now. He used to be so desperately infatuated with this girl. Now it was like cat's paw scratching his heart, he was enchanted, dreaming her wandering every night. He still could be indifferent to any other woman. Ophelia once wondered if he had been suffering...