Chapter 474

After taking a shower, Richard walked out with his car keys.

Unexpectedly, he saw Michael in the yard.

"Richard, something happened over at Silvercrest!" Michael told Richard anxiously.

Richard's fingers tightened, and a look of conflict crossed his face.

The next morning, before Zaire woke up, Ophelia came to visit Nina with gifts.

Nina was a bit surprised to see her. "Why are you here?"

Ophelia put down the gifts and smiled, "I went to your office to find you, and your assistant told me. Nina, you don't consider me a friend, do you? You were in the hospital and didn't even tell me."

"It's not a big deal." Nina comforted her.

"It's best if it's not a big deal. It's perfectly normal to get a little sick now and then." Ophelia knew her boundaries and didn't press Nina about what exactly was wrong.

The conversation quickly shifted to other topics.

Nina thought about how Richard had crashed into Alvin's car last night. She was too preoccupied to ask about Alvin's condition.

Ophelia's visit was timely, so she took the opportunity to ask.

"Speaking of Alvin, I'm a bit worried. He was supposed to return to Mosterwania today, but somehow he got into a fender bender last night. The car's in the shop, and he's lying at home." Ophelia replied with a sigh.

"Is he okay?" Nina remembered Alvin's face hitting the steering wheel, and when he got up, his face was covered in blood.

Ophelia only had one son, whom she adored. If something serious happened, she would pursue the matter to the very end definitely.

Seeing Nina so worried, Ophelia quickly said, "He's fine, just a little facial injury. Nothing serious. But why are you asking about him?"

Nina bit her lip, voicing, "I need his help with something."

Half an hour later, After leaving the hospital room, Ophelia immediately called Alvin before getting into the elevator.

"Alvin, what's going on between you and Nina?" Ophelia asked as soon as the call was picked up.

Alvin was taken aback. "Mom, what are you talking about?"

"Don't try to hide it from me. I'm your mother! Do you think you can keep secrets from me? Be honest, do you like Nina?" Ophelia's voice was stern.

Alvin scratched his head and stammered, "Mom, don't say that. I don't mind, but she's a girl."

"Stop beating around the bush. Just tell me, do you like her or not?" Ophelia directly interrupted him.

There was a moment of silence before Alvin's resigned voice came through, "This is one-sided; it has nothing to do with her."

"So, it's true?"

"Yes."

Ophelia burst into laughter. "Be honest with me, when did this start? How far have you two gone? Is the reason you won't go back to Mosterwania because you can't leave Nina?"

Alvin was utterly confused. "Mom, I don't understand what you mean."

"Stop pretending. Nina told me everything."

"What did she tell you?"

Even over the phone, Ophelia could sense his tension.

She answered with a smile, "Nina needs you to be her boyfriend for a few days."

There was complete silence on the other end.

Ophelia walked into the elevator, very pleased. "What do you think of me? Do you think I'm so old-fashioned that I can't accept you dating an older woman? I like Nina a lot. If you're dating her, I fully support it! You don't need to worry about me opposing it and using this method to test my reaction!"

"Mom, are you serious? Nina wants me to be her boyfriend?"

"Of course, she just told me."

"Where are you now?" Alvin leapt out of bed, carrying his coat as he dashed out.

"At the hospital," Ophelia asked. "Nina is sick and hospitalized. Didn't you know?"

"I'm on my way." After saying that, Alvin hung up the phone.

Ophelia was a bit puzzled, 'what's going on? Aren't they already dating? How come Alvin doesn't know Nina is sick'.

Ophelia couldn't figure it out and shook her head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

After all, it's a matter for the young people to resolve themselves.

She decided to go pick out some jewelry and other things. Oh, and houses and cars need to be bought too. She had a farm in the countryside, which she planned to give to Nina as an engagement gift. Nina would love it!

Ophelia happily went off to make preparations.

Nina is in the hospital, getting ready to eat the breakfast Margaret specifically brought from home.

Just as she was about to take a bite, the door to the hospital room was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

The noise startled everyone, and they all looked up.

In Nina's mind, only Richard could make such a commotion.

But to her surprise, it was Alvin standing there.

He looked like he had run over, holding his jacket, his cheeks flushed, one hand on the door frame, breathing heavily.

With several pairs of eyes on him, Alvin awkwardly held his breath, which made him choke, turning his face even redder.

"Who is this?" Margaret felt confused as she looked at the person in front of her.

"He's Ms. Murphy's son." Nina introduced.

After catching his breath, Alvin gave Margaret a formal bow and greeted, "Hello, My name is Alvin.

Margaret couldn't help but smile at his flushed face. "I just remembered I left something in the car. Kelsey, come with me to get it." Margaret said, pulling Kelsey out.

As they left, Margaret made sure to close the door.

Kelsey was still confused. "Mom, what did you leave in the car?"

Margaret gave her a light slap. "I didn't leave anything."

"Then why did you say-"

"Can't you see? I'm giving Nina some space. That Alvin likes Nina."

Kelsey blinked. "But Nina already has Richard."

"Richard isn't good enough for Nina," Margaret explained. "I was worried Nina wouldn't let go of Richard and keep entangling with him. Now, with someone suitable around her, maybe she can quickly forget Richard, living a good life."

"Mom, aren't you breaking up a couple?"

"Nonsense! I'm your mother. Would I harm Nina?"

"But-"

"Enough," Margaret interrupted. "Call Zaire and tell him to come home when he's done. I have a task for him."