"But we had difficulties as well."
The three younger frown at Oliver's comment. Oliver chuckles going back eating while William and Sarah chuckle.
"What do you mean by that?" Jamie questions curiosity taking over her. "It's just that life is long and you have to struggle in this world to survive. I just wanna say to stay strong and enjoy your life no matter how painful and stressful life can be. Never lose hope." Oliver says smiling at her. Jamie pouts giving him puppy eyes.
"I thought you were going to say something about yourself. You know I get that Uncle." Oliver chuckles at her statement and nods his head. "Yes, I know. " He replies.
"No, you don't Jamie. You still have lots to know how life is and it's not like how your little brain thinks it too be. " Sarah says rolling her eyes at Jamie. The other chuckle finding them funny. William chokes on his food as he coughs trying not to laugh. Jamie pouts with her hands crossed against her chest.
"It's already 8 am. Just head back to the company. And prepare for the conference. I will be all okay." Oliver says keeping the tiffin aside. He then looks straight at Ethan and smiles. Ethan nods his head and walks towards Oliver leaning in for a goodbye hug which he returns back hugging his son close to him. They soon pull away.
"Jamie you too. " Oliver says extending his arms inviting her for a hug. Jamie approaches him and hugs him tight. They apart and Jamie hugs her parents goodbye as she walks out of the hospital with Ethan leading his way.
"Lauren, I will drop you to your uni. Come on." Sarah says collecting the tiffin. Lauren hugs her dad and Oliver bidding them goodbye. "See you at the weekend, uncle. " Lauren says pecking Oliver's cheeks and smiling cutely. Oliver nods his head smiling at her. "Okay, come on, hurry!" Sarah says flashing a smile two the older males and she exits the room with Lauren following her behind.
Once, all of them exit the room, it remains silent. William seats on the chair while Oliver lays down on the bed. No one spoke a word but the silence was not uncomfortable. Tho William wanted to question him about the truth he had just heard from Ethan. HE wanted to question why was this truth hidden? Why he was left unaware of the truth? Had he not believed in him? And to be said, William was struggling with all these thoughts. He started feeling heavy from inside.
"I will go grab a coffee. " William says excusing himself from the room.
Oliver had noticed something different in William since he woke up. William often avoided eye contact with him and he was concerned if he was okay. He wanted to listen to him speak his thoughts. He wanted to know what was bothering him. He didn't speak much noticing how William wanted to stay quiet, lost in his own thoughts.
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"Okay bye~ Have a nice day. " Sarah yells bidding Lauren goodbye. Lauren nods her head waving her goodbye and she walks further inside her uni with a bored face. She looks around trying to spot her friends. She sighs when she couldn't see them. She decides to visit the library and spend some time with herself. With that, she walks towards the library.
She surfs around the library in search of an empty spot. She was surprised to see so many students occupying the library in the early hours. Her eyes found a space at the end of the hall. She smiles widely relieved that she found a spot. She walks towards it and extends her hand to grab the chair but another hand grabs the chair before her. She looks up to see a girl glaring down at her through the glasses she had. Lauren frowns feeling uncomfortable.
"This is my seat, so leave." The girl says rudely ignoring her presence and getting into her own work. Lauren scoffs as she sighs annoyingly at the rude girl. She walks away from there feeling disappointed that she couldn't find any seat in the library. As she was walking, she felt a pat on her shoulder. She flinches turning around.
"Hi!!" She smiles as the librarian greets her with a smile. "Hello, Sir." She greets back politely. "Didn't find any seat?" He questions looking around and chuckles as she shakes her head no.
"Exam is approaching for Master's so they are busy with their study. It will take some weeks to be empty." He replies and Lauren acknowledges his statement. "Come on, follow me." He says turning around and starts walking away. Lauren freeze on her spot.
[Is he asking me to work? Again?] She thinks to herself as she curses feeling angry at the librarian.
He halts on his step when he felt no presence behind him. "Lauren, come on!"He says as in a whisper yell. Lauren nods her head wanting to escape but she follows him behind like a lost puppy. He takes her to the back inside the storage room. He lits the light and gestures her to walk inside.
"This place is not supposed to be for the students but you can use it. I know you wanted to study. " He says as he prepares an empty chair and a table for her. She widens her eyes at his nice gesture. She had heard how strict and rude he can get when he gets angry but he really surprised her with his words and acts. She felt happy that he thinks for him. She nods her head and approaches the table.
"By the way, I still have to give your pay." He says fidgeting with his pocket. "Um...Sir. I don't need money. I am happy to help you out." She says flashing him a wide smile. The librarian smiles surprised with her words but he nods his head smiling at her.
Lauren places her bag down grabbing her notes out placing them on the desk. The librarian grabs a chair and brings it near and sits on it.
"You both are good tho you seem different from outside. I am happy getting to know you two." He says taking Lauren off-guard. Lauren frowns looking at him confusedly. The librarian chuckles. "You think that I won't see through you. I know you both care for each other. Then why do you keep fighting, hum?" Lauren gulps feeling uncomfortable and swiftly shifts on her seat.
"Uh... What are you talking about? I don't get it." Lauren tries to dismiss his words acting as if she had no idea. The librarian chuckles understanding her words. "I see but you and Ryan... shouldn't fight much. Just clears things among you and be friends." He says playing along with her words. "I will try."
"Okay then. I feel you need time for your notes. I will leave." He says standing up as Lauren awkwardly smiles at him. He walks to the door and pulls it open. He steps out but stops and turns around.
"But to let you know, yesterday after you got injured, he asked me to let him work instead of you. And he stocked all the books till evening." Lauren widens her eyes at his statement. The librarian smirks at her shocked expression and speaks,
"I wonder why he did that."
And saying that he walks out leaving Lauren with her heartbeat echoing the empty room.