You Looked Down on Me Once Now You Look Up (Patricia and Oliver) novel Chapter 891

“Are you giving me an early warning?”

“Sort of.”

Patricia raised an eyebrow. “Who taught you to say that?”

“Sara.”

Patricia let out a breath. Figures, she thought. Sara’s influence really was everywhere in their home.

“Mr. Padilla!”

A voice called out behind them. Oliver turned around slowly. When he saw Gilbert standing there, a barely noticeable crease formed between his brows. His eyes flicked briefly to Bella, who stood quietly at Gilbert’s side.

“I didn’t expect to see you here in Riverdale, Mr. Riggs.”

Gilbert smiled and stepped forward, glancing at Bella’s long knit dress. “We’re just visiting my in-laws. Didn’t expect to run into you and Mrs. Padilla too. Small world.”

Patricia nodded with a polite smile, then glanced at Oliver, signaling she’d go off and browse while they talked. But Oliver didn’t let go of her hand. Instead, he clasped it tighter and replied to Gilbert, “Yeah, it’s quite the coincidence.”

“You and Mrs. Padilla look so happy together. A baby born into a family like yours is honestly so lucky,” Gilbert said, his words sweet as honey. He was one of those rising stars, backed by several powerful families. The fact that he could talk investors out of their money with just his charm spoke for itself.

Oliver, on the other hand, had grown up surrounded by flattery and empty compliments. He barely reacted. He just played along, exchanged a few polite words, then told Gilbert openly that he was here to help his wife pick out baby clothes and didn’t have time for a long chat today.

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