Ch. 1431..1440
Even After Death Chapter 1431-Ethan had always been clear with his feelings.
Back then, when he hated Olivia, he was extremely cold to her.
Now, he had sincerely repented, so he couldn't have done something so hypocritical.
At least, Olivia didn't blame him for this matter.
Liv…
Olivia took his hand and raised it.
Then, she gently wiped away the blood on his hand and placed a band-aid on the wound.
“Come on, the children are still waiting for your food."
Ethan lowered his head, meeting Olivia's gentle gaze.
His heart ached terribly, and he felt extremely remorseful toward her.
He had treated Olivia cruelly back then, but she was still willing to stay by his side and let bygones be bygones.
The two interlaced their fingers in the snow as they walked back into the house.
Ethan made the meal while the twins ran around outside.
Willow was herb-imbued since birth, so she had an excellent physique.
However, at that moment, she quietly stayed by Olivia's side.
Olivia played chess with Willow.
The room was so quiet that only the sounds of the chess pieces being placed on the board could be heard.
Willow was thoughtful and smart, but she just couldn't speak.
In the past few years, Olivia had asked the best doctors to treat Willow.
She had used every trick in the book.
But in the end, she still couldn't cure Willow.
Olivia was always extra patient when spending time with Willow.
She would play with the child and laugh along with her.
Willow was the youngest child, but she had the steadiest and most mature personality.
Pointing at Ethan in the kitchen, Willow signed, "Mommy, have you made peace with him?"
She remembered that back in the village, Olivia was still very cold to Ethan.
But this time, after coming back, the two seemed to be on much better terms with each other.
Olivia returned the question, "Do you hope that I can make peace with him?"
Willow placed her last piece.
Even though she had lost, Olivia didn’t gain any advantage.
She pointed at the board.
Life is like chess.
Losing was winning, and winning meant losing as well.
Olivia knew what Willow meant.
Even if she won, she would still suffer huge losses.
Willow changed the placement of one chess piece.
The losing situation turned into a draw.
It was good news for both parties.
“Mommy, I hope that you can make peace with him,"
Willow signed.
Olivia looked at Ethan, who had his back to them as he bustled about.
A gentle look appeared in her eyes.
I'll think about it.
But this was on the premise that the conflicts between her and Ethan would be resolved.
If they got married again now, the situation would be the same as before.
Ethan wouldn't hesitate to choose his family over her, and he would hurt her.
History would repeat itself.
If the conflict between them couldn't be resolved, it would forever be a thorn in Olivia's flesh.
Sometimes, it didn't matter how nice his words sounded.
It was only at critical moments that his true self was revealed.
Olivia was indeed traumatized by the hurt.
Every time she closed her eyes, she would think of her dark past.
It was so painful that she didn't dare to bet on anything anymore.
“Darling, it doesn't matter whether I get married to him again or not.The bonds between us as a family will never change.Just enjoy the moment and don't think about the future."
Willow blinked with her large eyes.
She seemed to have understood.
While they were talking, Ethan came out with a serving of fruit salad.
It was made of Willow's favorite fruits.
Then, he placed the fried chicken and fries on the table.
He stood at the entrance and called out to the twins, "Zack, Alicia, that's enough.Wash your hands and get ready for dinner."
“Alright, Daddy."
It was night, and it was snowing heavily outside.
Still, the atmosphere in the house was extremely warm.
Unlike his sternness when dealing with Connor, Ethan was like a loving father now.
He pampered the children very much.
Under the dim yellow lights, Ethan's cold and handsome face looked extra gentle as well.
Olivia had never seen Ethan like this before.
It was the scene she had fantasized about when she had just gotten married.
She didn’t expect Ethan to be this gentle when he was playing the role of a father.
He made meals for the children and played with them.
He would even tell Willow stories as he put the children to sleep.
By the time Ethan returned to the master bedroom, Olivia had already finished washing up.
She was wiping her face at the dressing table.
Ethan hugged her from behind, saying intimately in her ear, “Give me a moment.I'll go shower."
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Even After Death Chapter 1432-Olivia turned around, her fair arms wrapping around his neck as she moved her lips closer.
It's okay.
Ethan held her waist with one hand as he placed his other hand on the dressing table.
His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, revealing the contours of his firm forearms.
Two buttons on his shirt collar were undone, so his tempting collarbone could be spotted right away.
His hair wasn't brushed back.
Instead, strands of his hair were drooping a little, and he looked extremely gentle.
“Liv, I just cooked.I have an odor on me—"
He had always been particular about cleanliness, but Olivia kissed him deeply.
Ethan, I missed you.
In the room, their shadows gradually melded into one.
The snow was silent, and it weighed heavily on the tree leaves.
From time to time, the branches would bend and creak under the weight.
The next morning, sunlight shone warmly upon the yard.
Olivia was extremely tired from the ordeal that lasted until midnight.
Before she knew it, chattering sounded in the room.
I think I heard a cat meowing last night, and it came from Mommy's room.Mommy must be keeping a kitten, Alicia said sternly.
“It wasn't a cat.I think it sounded like crying.Do you think Daddy hit Mommy?"
When Olivia opened her eyes, she saw Zack's interrogating expression.
“Mommy, did Daddy bully you again?"
Olivia blushed.
The room was soundproofed very well, and the children had gone to sleep early on.
She hadn't done it with Ethan for a long time, so she let loose a bit too much.
She didn't expect the children to be woken up by the noise.
She couldn't bring herself to explain it to the kids.
“No."
But you sounded like you were crying, Mommy.
“I told you that Mommy didn't cry.It was the sound of a kitten.Mommy, are you hiding a kitten in your room?"
Right after that, a meow actually sounded from outside.
Meow…
Even Olivia was stunned.
Where did the cat come from? Also, there was more than one cat.
A kitten sneaked in from under the door.
Olivia felt that it looked quite familiar.
Then, a bigger cat appeared, and Olivia recognized it right away.
Back then, after her chemo, Ethan took on someone else's identity and stayed by her side.
To heal her grief over losing Snowball, Ethan looked for a cat that looked like Snowball and brought it to her.
When he left, he took the cat with him.
After so many years, the kitten had grown into an adult, and it had even given birth to its own kittens.
Olivia wrapped herself in her loose robe as she got out of the bed.
The cat still recognized her, so it leaped into her arms.
“You remember me?"
A long time ago, she even suspected that it was Snowball who came back to life.
It resembled Snowball not just in terms of looks but even in the way it looked at her.
Meow.
It rubbed against Olivia's face intimately.
The children started to play with the kitten.
“I told you that a kitten was meowing last night, but you keep saying that Daddy was bullying Mommy.Daddy loves Mommy so much.Why would he bully her?"
“That's right.I love your mommy so much.I won't bully her."
Ethan stood at the entrance, looking slyly at Olivia.
Holding the cat in her arms, Olivia asked, "So you didn't toss it away?"
“Why would I toss away things you like? It has been living here for the past few years.It was never sterilized, and this year, it somehow found another stray cat.It gave birth to a litter of kittens."
Last night, Olivia noticed that there was an extra plum tree in their yard.
Ethan said that he had moved it from the Fordham residence.
Olivia looked down from the second floor to see the plum blossoms blooming in the white snow.
The cat in her arms was taking a nap, and it looked just like Snowball.
Olivia felt as if everything had returned to what it once was a decade ago.
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Even After Death Chapter 1433-Olivia leaned in Ethan’s embrace, feeling as if everything was like a dream.
She had returned to this house which had brought her joy and endless pain.
Undoubtedly, she had shared sweet moments with Ethan when they were just married.
Back then, she would learn to cook various dishes at home while waiting for Ethan to come back.
She would take care of the flowers and plants in the yard over and over again.
She would also wash all the clothes Ethan took off, dry them, iron them, and then place them back in the wardrobe.
There would always be a bouquet of flowers on the table, which brought life to the house.
After she lost her child, she wept every day.
At that time, the house was like a cage that trapped her.
She could no longer feel joy.
It was especially so for the baby room she had decorated herself.
After her incident of falling into the ocean, she would curl up on the small crib as she constantly thought about her premature son.
Now, Olivia heard movements coming from that room.
It sounded like music played by a toy.
The children were all playing with the kittens in the master bedroom, so who could be in the baby room? Olivia opened the door to the room.
When she left back then, she had destroyed all the decorations in this room.
Unexpectedly, Ethan had restored the room to its original state.
A tall child was standing beside the crib.
It felt weird to call him a child, for he was very tall.
But in reality, he was only nine years old this year.
He was holding a small rattle in his hands, and the bells on the bed behind him swayed, making gentle sounds.
When Connor heard the door being opened, he turned around.
Olivia couldn't hold back the tears anymore as she dashed up to him.
“Connor."
“Mommy."
They hugged each other tightly.
They had been waiting for this day for nine years, and they could finally reunite as mother and son.
Mommy, I missed you so much.
In the past few years, Connor had many moments of sorrow.
His greatest worry was that Olivia didn't like him, and that was why she abandoned him.
He was just a child.
He missed his parents too.
But then his father brought him to this room and told him that before he was even born, Olivia had personally decorated and furnished this room for him.
There were lots of baby clothes and toys.
She had very much looked forward to the birth of this child.
His mother loved him more than anything else, so she couldn't possibly have abandoned him.
Connor held Olivia tightly, feeling Olivia's tears dripping onto his neck.
Those tears were burning.
“I'm so sorry, Connor."
Olivia loved him a lot, but she didn't know what to say.
She could only repeat the same words.
“It's my fault for not protecting you well enough."
“Mommy, I never blamed you."
It wasn't until he arrived at this room that Connor realized how much his mother loved him.
She had poured all her love into this room.
The sound of bells grew closer.
The clear ringing of the bells sounded in Connor's ears.
Ethan had told him about his siblings before.
When he heard that sound, he subconsciously thought of Willow.
Connor's first reaction was to turn around to dry his tears.
Ethan had told him that men didn't cry easily.
He was also the eldest child, so he had to take care of his younger siblings in the future.
He absolutely mustn't reveal his weak side to them.
The sound of bells grew even closer, and a child's voice reached his ears.
Um…Were you crying?
No.
A small child appeared on his left.
But your shoulders are trembling.
Another child appeared on his right.
There's water on your face.
Pulling on his sleeve, Willow urged him to bend over.
Then, she gently wiped his cheek with her hand.
Her green eyes seemed to be saying, "Don't cry, Connor."
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Even After Death Chapter 1434-Connor looked at the children around him.He quickly identified them.
You're Zack?
That's right, Connor.
Zack only reached Connor's chest, so he was much shorter than Connor.
He stared at Connor's face curiously.
Of the three siblings, Zack was a boy as well, but he looked more like Olivia.
Only Connor looked exactly like Ethan! He seemed to have taken after Ethan completely.
Hi, Connor.I'm Alicia.You look a lot like Daddy.
Connor looked even more like Ethan when he wasn't smiling.
With a stern expression on his face, he had an extremely cold look in his eyes.
Despite his young age, he had quite a powerful air about him.
Alicia looked like Ethan as well, but she was a girl, after all.
The sharp features had turned a little gentler on her face.
Bells rang out quietly.
Connor crouched down and patted Willow's head.
I know.You're Willow, right?
Willow nodded.
“I'll take good care of you in the future."
Willow couldn't speak, but instead of ignoring her, her family pampered her even more.
Olivia bent over and hugged her four children of various ages.
She felt like she was dreaming.
After a decade, they had finally reunited.
It even felt too wonderful to be true.
Madam Burgess, who had gotten older, was the same as always.
When she saw the family reuniting with each other, she couldn't stop wiping her tears.
Then, she remembered something as she said, "Mr.Miller, Mrs.Miller, a man with the last name Heath is waiting for you two downstairs.He said that he wanted to take Mrs.Miller home."
Other than Linus, no one else could be so arrogant that they would come to this house straight away.
A look of dissatisfaction flashed across Ethan's face.
How did Linus manage to track Olivia here? She had just come home yesterday.
Olivia dried her tears as well.
Carrying Willow in her arms, she said, "Come downstairs with me to meet the guest.
He's your Great-uncle Linus, one of the few relatives who treats me well."
Okay.
Holding the twins’ hands, Connor followed Olivia downstairs.
Linus was drinking tea.
He was examining the tea when he turned around to see the children following Olivia.
He had heard from Olivia that she had children, and Krystal had also said that her child was an odd one who had green eyes.
But he didn't expect Olivia to have four children.
Two of them were even twins! The four children looked exactly like the fusion of Olivia and Ethan.
People could tell who their parents were with just a glance.
The children had inherited the excellent genes of Olivia and Ethan.
When the family walked down the stairs, they looked very brilliant.
“Olivia, they…"
Linus was truly startled.
He had no idea that she had four children! Connor was among them too.
At first, Connor was introduced as Marina's child, but by the looks of it now, that wasn't true.
“Uncle Linus, I've been hiding the children in the past few years to protect them.They're all my children.Come, say hi."
Zack said obediently, "Hello, Great-uncle Linus."
Linus felt as if he was dreaming.
This was too outrageous! Olivia was only in her 20s, but she was already the mother of four children! Also, he was only in his 30s, but he was already a greatuncle! It was just too much.
Great-uncle Linus, you're so young and handsome.I thought that you'd be an old man.
Alicia blinked.
“Watch your manners,"
Olivia reprimanded Alicia in a low voice.
Then, she put Willow down in front of Linus.
This is Willow.She can't speak.I hope you don't mind that, Uncle Linus.
Linus was shocked, and he took a long while to recover himself.
“Of course, I won't mind that.They're all wonderful children.
“If Dad learns that he suddenly has so many descendants of the Heath family, he'll be elated.”
Even After Death Chapter 1435-As it turned out, Mason was even happier than expected.
He had two children, but Molly had only recently returned to the family.
They didn't even know if she could get pregnant in the future.
Much less could be said of Linus.
He had been single since birth, and he didn't even have a woman he fancied, let alone any plans of expanding the family.
Now, Olivia had returned with four children.
Mason was so elated that he instantly seemed to have gotten a few years younger.
He had a joyous expression on his face.
“Come, let me have a look at the children." He was so happy that he didn't know what to say.
The children ran up to him, saying, "Great-grandpa!" “Hello, darlings." Mason was elated.
He looked at each child in turn, and his eyes were filled with joy.
As Tatiana didn't like Olivia in the past, she definitely wouldn't have liked Olivia's children then either.
Now that Tatiana had reconciled with Olivia, she was happy to see the children as well.
"T've seen these wonderful children from a distance away, but I didn't expect them to be the children you brought home, Olivia.
These children look a lot like you and Ethan. After some time apart, Molly had recovered as well."
Thanks to the attentive care she received, she looked much better now.
Her cheeks were plumping up as well.
Olivia, are they all your children? Molly could barely believe that Olivia, who was two years younger than her, had already given birth to so many children.
And Connor was already nine years old! Olivia scratched her head.
Well, 1 got married early. In Arlandia, women could marry once they were 18.
Olivia had also skipped grades to get into college, so she got pregnant early.
Mason was elated.
He didn't expect Olivia to come back with so many children.
He loved every one of them.
He brought the children to his study.
He wanted to give the children all the nice things available.
Even Ethan, whom he didn't care much about before, seemed more tolerable because of the children.
When he passed by Ethan, he even patted Ethan on the shoulder.
You should stay for dinner. Ethan said, "Alright." He thought, "Just dinner? Still, it's an improvement from back then, when they wouldn't even let me into the house." The outdoor playground Linus had built for the children was finally put to use.
Even in the snow, the children frolicked happily.
Molly stood under the eaves, watching the children in admiration.
Yale draped a large fur cloak over her to shield her from the wind and snow.
yale, I envy Olivia for having so many children. She subconsciously touched her belly.
If that child were still around… Reaching out, Yale pulled her into his embrace.
His gaze was filled with compassion.
Molly, you know that even if Krystal weren't part of the picture, the child couldn't have survived. “But I still miss it." "It doesn't matter whether we have children or not.
I'll be by your side for life.
You have me." Yale lovingly took Molly's hand.
She had been exposed to the wind for just a moment, but her palms were already cold.
"Yale, help me prepare some gifts for the children.
I owe Olivia too much. Yale looked at Olivia's figure in the distance, and a knowing look appeared in the depths of his gaze."
I'll give her a huge present. Molly glanced at him, unsure of what Yale's huge present referred to.
Alright. While Ethan was keeping the children company, Yale slowly walked up to Olivia.
Do you have time to talk? Olivia could see that he had something to talk to her about, so she left with him.
What do you want to talk about? “Thank you for what you did for Molly." Yale was aware that Olivia was the reason Molly could recover so quickly, so he also wanted to apologize to her sincerely.
He took out a folder.
This is your reward.
Even After Death Chapter 1436-Olivia felt the folder, noticing that it was a little thick.
It must be some sort of information.
T'll take it, Olivia said, recalling her deal with Fabian before.
This might be the answer she was looking for.
Yale turned around and left.
Olivia found a deserted place and opened the folder there.
It wasn't too different from her expectations.
The information had something to do with Hucreyle.
Back then, Hucreyle had sent someone to assassinate Mason.
The Kingston family was connected to Hucreyle, so Yale had made preparations.
Hucreyle was truly after Mason's life, and Yale had made use of Jack for the sake of his own future.
Ethan might have known the answer early on, but he didn't want Olivia to get involved in this mess.
The truth was like a huge tree.
Now, Olivia could only see the leaves and branches above the ground, but she had no idea that the roots of the tree were already twisted in a complex maze.
Olivia read the information in detail.
She thought that all the information was related to Hucreyle, but when she flipped to the last few pages, her expression shifted.
These were records of assassination requests, and Olivia's name was included.
But this time, the enemy didn't ask The Black Ravens for help.
Instead, it was an international assassin organization that had become quite famous in recent years, The Shadow Network.
The person was willing to fork out 30 million dollars for her life! The request was sent two weeks ago.
The Shadow Network didn't accept this request.
Aside from the list of missions, the buyer's information was provided at the back as well.
Olivia already knew that the Kingston family dealt in shady business, and the shady ship wasn't their only deal.
She didn't expect The Shadow Network, which was quite famous, to be under the Kingston family as well.
Yale had given her quite a huge present.
She had been led by the nose by the mastermind all this while.
But this time, at the very least, she had gained the upper hand.
Even if the buyer was just a scapegoat the mastermind had placed, she might be able to find some clues before they were dealt with.
That would be more than enough.
She could see that Yale sincerely wanted to leave the Kingston family.
She was a member of the Heath family now.
Yale wouldn't come this far and put the Kingston family in more trouble if he had ulterior motives.
No matter whose side Yale was on, he was still Molly's lover.
For now, Olivia wouldn't make Yale pay for exposing her identity back then.
The world wasn't just black and white—there was also a gray area.
She burned all the information and dialed a number right away.
Jack, help me look into this person. The less people who knew about this, the better.
She knew that the people around her would be monitored for sure, including Ethan.
But it would be easier for Jack to stay hidden.
After doing all this, Olivia returned to the children.
A snowball was sent flying at her, and it almost landed on her face.
Liv, watch out. Ethan reached up and shielded her.
The snowball landed on his black coat.
The snow scattered and melted into transparent ice on his arm.
Alicia smiled gleefully.
See? I told you that Daddy would protect Mommy. Zack was about to argue, but another snowball landed on his face.
It came from Willow, who was standing nearby.
She was young, but she was quite skilled.
She signed, "Don't hurt Mommy, even if it's just a joke!" Alicia made another snowball and threw it at the mischievous Zack.
Serves you right for throwing a snowball at Mommy! You villain! Snowballs were thrown at him from all directions as Zack ran up to Connor.
He kept shouting for help.
Connor, save me! Standing in the distance, Olivia smiled.
Ethan held her hand." Where did you go? Why are your hands so cold?"
Even After Death Chapter 1437-Olivia didn't reveal the issue she had with Yale.
Ethan had his own life, and his issue with Yale was his business to deal with.
She didn't want to join the fray.
"Nothing.
I went to the kitchen to check on today's dinner. “You're meticulous as always."""
Ethan shoved her hands into his pockets to give her warmth.
They were such a perfect match.
Still, Ethan knew that that wasn't the truth.
He had clearly witnessed her leaving alongside Yale.
He just knew that she didn't want to bring it up.
Despite what Leia had done, Olivia didn't take her anger out on him.
Ethan was aware that their relationship could never return to the way it was.
The wife who only had her eyes on him and waited for him at home every day was now gone.
At present, Olivia possessed everything that she desired.
Love was not her priority.
He was one of her priorities, but not the one and only.
The epiphany hit home to him, but he didn't dare to show it.
After all, he didn't have the right to do so; he was the cause for her change.
“What happened to Wayne while I was away?" Olivia initiated a new topic.
"Mr.
Heath didn't agree to his request.
You're not in Aldenvine, so he flew back on the third day. He stared at her and continued, ""On top of a huge sum of money and a trade with Arlandia on the table, Wayne also proposed a military alliance with Mr."
Heath just for you.
He seems genuine.
He failed this time, but I bet he won't give up easily." He was simply recounting the situation, yet Olivia could hear him gritting his teeth.
As their hands interlocked in the pockets, her finger brushed his palms lightly.
Jealous? Ethan sighed.
I'm a little upset, but I had it coming. He was the one who pushed her away.
What could he do when others had their eyes on her? “You're the only one for me," she calmly confessed.
Ethan, don't you want to ask about your sister? Ethan had an inkling of the story.
It was just that he didn't want to mention someone who had hurt Olivia.
"It was my mother.
I'm sorry, Liv. ""Mrs."
Miller feels guilty for Leia.
She's a mother.
It's normal for her to protect her daughter.
But something's off about Leia.
Previously, she claimed that she plotted everything because she was jealous that you treated me well.
“Thinking back, I think someone's using her.
The one who wants me killed is not her.
Besides, that person wants me dead at all costs! "T've had the same thought too, Liv.
That year, when something happened to you, I interrogated Leia, but she was tight-lipped.
Even if I know that someone else is behind her, there's nothing that I can do."
Punishments that happened in interrogation rooms were ruthless.
Leia was his sister.
How could he bring himself to use those methods on her? That was why no information was gained from her.
Ethan, Olivia suddenly called out.
If we turned back time again, who would you choose? A voice in her head was telling her that the mastermind would use his family against him again and again.
Her wrist was injured the last time, and now, they were aiming for her head!
Ethan held her wrist, his fingers grazing the part that was injured before.
Liv, to me, no one comes before you.
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Even After Death Chapter 1438-Olivia brought the kids home, and Mason was happy about it.
After facing problems in the household, the kids brought him hope.
He was so happy that he had softened his edge toward Ethan.
Indeed, Mason couldn't forgive what Ethan had done in the past.
However, the wholesome picture of Ethan and the kids together wavered Mason's resolution.
As an experienced man, Mason understood that harmony was important within a family.
Fame was the goal during the younger days, but when one grew older, the focus would shift to happiness and one's family.
On the dining table, Mason didn't only fill the kids’ plates but Ethan's too.
Ethan was taken aback by the pleasant surprise considering how overt Mason's hostility was before this.
1 Molly couldn't shift her gaze away from the kids, her eyes teeming with envy and warmth.
Yale knew that she was thinking about their baby again and filled her plate with her favorite dishes.
In the past, the Heath residence appeared to be the epitome of desolate.
With Linus residing at the borders while Krystal following Ethan everywhere, how could the house ever be lively? Mason and Tatiana only had each other.
This year, it was different.
Olivia, Ethan, Yale, and the four kids had joined the family.
Mason was so happy that he looked a few years younger.
New Year's was just around the corner.
People were traveling back to their hometowns.
Mason made the men his beer buddies.
They consumed a lot of alcohol.
Even the ever-mature Linus was all red.
Olivia helped Willow out with her shower before telling stories to Willow and Alicia.
The girls sat by Olivia's left and right.
When the story reached its climax, someone flopped onto the bed.
And then? What next? She closed the book and flicked Zack's forehead.
He was the most mischievous kid among the bunch.
"Be careful, don't fall.
Why are you so naughty just like a monkey? ""IT won't fall! I'm the best! Oh, where's Connor?"" During the renovation, Olivia made a special request to have a spacious room."
That way, the kids could have bunk beds in the same room to get along.
Connor seemed to have gone for a shower.
The training had it drilled in him to eat and shower quickly, but he hadn't shown up for a while.
“T'll go check on him. Olivia rose.
As she had expected, she found Connor in the compartment.
He was already in his pajamas.
There was a Wesnorian finance book in his hands.
As he had inherited the best genes from his parents, he was smart and hardworking.
He had it the toughest among the four.
There weren't many happy moments in his childhood.
Mom. As a sensitive kid, he couldn't adapt as quickly as the others did.
There was a fleeting uneasiness on his features.
Olivia's gaze landed on the finance book, which was held upside down.
That alone was enough for her to understand something.
Connor wished to get close to his siblings, but he felt that he should build up his reputation as the eldest.
Thus, he figured that he should take more time.
In fact, he probably wished to join the bedtime story session as well.
She sat next to him.
Studying? It's so late, though. "Yeah." When he was going to flip the pages, he realized that he had been holding the book upside down.
He was red in the face.
Mom, I… Giggling, she hugged him.
"I know, Connor.
There's no need to rush.
Take it easy. It had been eight years since he was this close to her."
The last time was when he was one year old, when they lived under the same roof.
He raised his head gingerly, looking at her in the eye.
Mom, am I dreaming?
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Even After Death Chapter 1439-Connor took after Ethan the most. He was sensitive and gentle yet bashful.
Olivia caressed the back of Connor's head. "Baby, this is your home now.
We're your family. You can do anything you want. No one will blame you."
As soon as she said that, the insensible Zack breezed into the room and jumped onto the bed. "Connor, save me!"
Huffing, Alicia grabbed Connor's arm. "Connor, you gotta help me! Zack is the bad guy!"
The kids messed around, and Connor gradually warmed up to them.
At the end of the day, Zack and Alicia slept beside Connor-one on his left, one on his right.
Connor was so tired from all the play. The sight of them sleeping together elicited a warm smile from Olivia.
She lay next to Willow, who naturally curled into her embrace. The warmth in her arms filled her chest with bliss.
Everything was perfect.
Late at night, Olivia felt an arm sliding beneath her legs. The next second she knew it, she was lifted into someone else's arms.
The smell of alcohol alone was enough to tell her who it was.
She nestled in Ethan's embrace, allowing him to carry her wherever he was heading. "You drank until now?"
He hummed in response. Since he had taken a bath, the smell of alcohol mixed with the scent of shampoo.
It felt so intimate.
He closed the door and placed her on the bed that was initially meant for Willow.
Liv…
Alcohol always got him horny, so she didn't mind him waking her up.
Gently, she cooed, "Looks like the talk with Grandpa went smoothly. He allowed you to stay."
Not wanting her to get involved in the men's business, he let his lips leave traces on her neck.
Everything in him was screaming for her, and his muffled voice kept muttering something.
When he was going to tear a condom open, Olivia pressed his hand. "Don't use it." "Liv, I don't want you to take the pills."
Aside from the days they spent in the mountains, Ethan always made sure he prepared protection.
Olivia lost a lot of blood during each delivery. Connor alone was enough of a gift and yet she had surprised him with another three children!
He didn't want her to go through the pain again, let alone suffer from the effect of taking pills. That was why he was strict with himself.
No longer the innocent lady, Olivia had her demands when it came to this kind of matter.
Besides, the other party was the man she had loved for so many years. 1 "I won't be able to get pregnant even if I don't take the pills," she blurted the truth.
Ethan was momentarily stunned. Although he didn't intend to impregnate her, it pained him to hear that she was barren.
Is it because of me?
She chuckled lightly. "Everything comes with a cost. We have to pay the price to get what we want. It's a miracle that I'm still alive." 1 Frowning, he planted a kiss on her lips. "I'm sorry. We already have four, and I'm happy with that."
She let her head fall onto his shoulder. "Ethan, don't disappoint me again." 1 The calm yet dangerous night outside the window caught her eyes.
No more. Never. Ethan wanted Olivia again and again while she hugged his waist.
When she left that year, she no longer believed in love.
However, this time, something warm began to seep into the long-dormant void in her. 2 "Ethan, I'd like to believe in you again."
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Even After Death Chapter 1440-People were getting busy as New Year’s was just around the corner, except Olivia.
All she did was keep the kids company.
Thanks to Olivia, Molly showed much progress in her recovery. Now that the restriction was lifted, she could head outside.
Olivia felt like she was nannying five kids.
Molly followed by her side. "Olivia, this dress is perfect for Willow."
Although Molly had it tough, the Kingstons weren't that harsh to her when it came to materials. Yale had always been generous to her.
When she returned to the Heath family, the elderly couple showered her with love and gave her a lot of money.
Olivia's gaze swept across the bags Kelvin and the bodyguards were carrying. "I think it's enough. Even if I give birth to another ten kids, they won't be able to wear them all."
Molly chuckled. "You can give birth to another ten kids? How nice!"
Molly's obsession with kids had Olivia place a hand over her forehead." Aunt Molly…" "I know what you're going to say. I'm alright. It's in the past. I’m over it.
Besides, I have a new direction in life." "What’s that?" "I was in an accident, and Yale took me home before I could graduate from college. I never did anything at home. Now, I've reunited with my family, and Dad and Mom are supportive too. I like drawing, so I want to further my studies abroad." "What about Yale?" "He doesn't know about it yet. It's just a plan. I still need to focus on my recovery for now." Molly looked at Olivia. "Olivia, I'm really envious of you.
I thought I'd spend the rest of my life in that same old place, but you made me realize that there are a lot of possibilities in life. Women don't have to be men's possessions. Although Yale loves me, I'd like to do something for myself. I don't want to weigh him down.
Olivia didn't know what had happened to Molly back in the Kingston residence.
The only thing Olivia knew was that Gordon had used Molly to threaten Yale.
I've got your back. You're still young. Your future is full of possibilities, but you have to focus on recovering. Olivia held Molly's hand. "Don't shop for the kids.
Pick a few clothes for yourself."
Shopping could lighten up a woman's mood, but it had been a while since Molly last shopped. Previously, the maids would deliver the upcoming seasonal collections to her room.
Still, she rarely had the chance to wear those beautiful clothes because she spent almost every day at home.
Casual clothes were what she generally wore.
In comparison, Krystal's life was much worse.
Lisa had it all planned out, and they escaped to the mountains.
Krystal couldn't stomach the fact that she, the once-rich lady, had become the daughter of a mere maid.
Aldenvine was freezing cold during winter. The pile of snow in the mountain never melted.
In the past years, Lisa managed to scoop up some money from the Heaths.
Although Lisa tried her best to feed Krystal, it couldn't be compared to life in the Heath residence.
The fear of the Heaths and Yale coming after her still lingered in the beginning, so Krystal behaved.
As time passed, her patience thinned.
She kicked the chicken soup off the table. Lisa had made it for her. "You call this edible?"
In fact, Lisa was still recovering from the stab. Every day, she served Krystal as though she was serving God.
Instead of seeing Lisa as her mother, Krystal treated her more like a maid.
A chill loomed over Lisa as she stared at the chicken noodle soup she spent the entire afternoon making.
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