Chapter 874: Chapter 874: Nobody Likes Being a Shadow Chapter 874: Chapter 874: Nobody Likes Being a Shadow Benjamin Johnson’s mood was somewhat heavy, and his deep eyes also slightly narrowed, “Olivia Jenkins, thank you!

You didn’t hold onto past grievances and helped me take care of Joy.

You are really kind.

Your generosity makes me feel ashamed!”
Olivia Jenkins’s beautiful face lifted with a serene smile, “You flatter me, I’m not as good as you think.

I can be petty as well, it’s just that, I’ve taught myself to let go.

Dwelling on the past, constantly ruminating, only makes oneself feel worse.

Turning up dust, blinding our eyes, we should look ahead.

Brash and immature in our youth, it’s inevitable to do some rash things, it’s good to learn to grow.”
“I’ve enhanced the security of the villa to try to prevent Daniel Marshall from bothering you.

I’ll send more bodyguards over to protect you.”
“Okay, thank you for your trouble.”
Benjamin Johnson laughed self-mockingly, “You’re still so formal with me, it feels a bit distant.”
Olivia Jenkins pressed her lips together, remained silent for a few seconds, then spoke softly, “My reputation isn’t that great, and it has troubled you, I would feel guilty.

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After getting married, I’ve been a woman of endless controversy, prone to stirring up trouble, like a beautiful disaster.

You didn’t despise me, and were both a mentor and a friend.

I am already very grateful and haven’t treated you like an outsider.”
Benjamin’s gaze fixed sharply on Olivia Jenkins but he hesitated to speak.

He knew Olivia Jenkins had no romantic feelings for him, and now, they both had their own children, it was even less possible.

All he could do was bury this fondness in his heart.

Being friends with Olivia Jenkins for a lifetime wouldn’t be bad; he should also take up his own responsibilities to care for his child and find Jay Bennett.

Olivia Jenkins’s lips curled slightly into a bright smile, her voice crisp and pure, with a strong penetrating power, “Actually, Jay Bennett is quite innocent, just a bit sensitive at heart.

I know she’s not a malicious woman; the mistakes she made were just because she loved you too much.

She was also at a loss, so she chose the wrong way to love you.

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Now that she’s a mother, I believe she’s become more mature.

I can understand her struggles and her pain.

She doesn’t want to force you into taking responsibility for her, but she can’t let go of you, which must be very hard for her.

Giving you the child must have been her way of testing you, making her last bet.

Benjamin, it’s time for you to step out of the old patterns, don’t think of her as Charmy Bennett’s sister; she’s just a woman longing for love.

Dancing, pursuing the arts, even those styles of dress were likely not her favorites, but only because you liked Charmy Bennett, she transformed herself into Charmy’s likeness, just so you would glance her way more.

Jay Bennett is not Charmy Bennett’s shadow, and no one likes to be a shadow.

Perhaps she has come to realize that.

She no longer wants to imitate Charmy; she just wants to be her true self.

She fears that you won’t like her that way, it would make her feel insecure.

Maybe she’s inferior, feeling utterly defeated compared to me, to the point where she doesn’t even have the courage to show up.

That might also be a complex she can’t face.

I believe you could be the key to unlock her heart.”
Surprise registered on Benjamin Johnson’s face, his gaze soft as he looked at Olivia Jenkins, “Your thoughts are very insightful, and they show that you truly are a good woman.

I will seriously consider what you’ve said; your advice is very timely.

There’s a saying, doctors can’t operate on themselves, and some things, apply to you too.

As a man’s intuition, as I understand Daniel, he probably cares a lot about you, maybe there indeed was a misunderstanding between you two.”