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Even After Death Chapter 251-Ethan’s words struck a chord in Olivia’s heart. He knew the expectations Olivia had of her mother.
Chloe was the person Olivia had longed for, after all. But when Chloe came back, this was how she treated Olivia. Ethan knew how sad Olivia must have felt.
But Chloe didn’t.
She didn’t like Jeff, so she treated his daughter coldly as well.
Marina wasn’t quite respectful to her, especially when Chris wasn’t around.
Marina had plotted against Chloe many times.
Human nature could be terrible. People would usually show their gentlest sides to outsiders, but they treated their closest relatives with anger and hatred.
Over the years, it had become a habit of Chloe’s to try and please Marina.
Likewise, she ignored Olivia out of habit. She didn’t care about Olivia and even abandoned her without consideration.
Ethan’s words didn’t make her reflect on her actions. She said stubbornly to him, “I only know that you’re getting engaged to Marina today. Your relationship with Liv belongs to the past.
“Liv, I’m begging you, just stay away from Ethan. Don’t ruin Marina’s family, please.” Olivia was heartbroken. She had finally regained her desire to live, but Chloe had destroyed it all.
“Is everything I do a mistake, Mrs. Carlton?” “If you have a sense of shame, you’d stay away from Ethan instead of working at his company. Marina is being ridiculed because of you.” Olivia looked at the cold expression on Chloe’s face. She remembered that when she was a young child, she would try her best to get good grades.
When she showed Chloe her answer sheet with great results, Chloe would react just like this.
Chloe had never cared.
“Oh, alright. Now wash your hands and get ready for lunch. In the afternoon, take piano lessons at home by yourself. I’m going to the beauty salon.” Olivia had never received the praise she looked forward to. She didn’t know what went wrong.
Her classmates said that every parent would love children who got good grades.
“So why won’t Mom praise me?” Olivia used to wonder.
She thought that she wasn’t good enough, so she had to work harder.
Olivia had always been a smart person. She didn’t waste her talent, and she worked harder than anyone else.
She received praise from everyone around her, except for Chloe.
It was only at this moment that she realized something. When someone didn’t like a person, they would find fault even with the person’s breathing.
Chloe didn’t like Olivia. She even treated Olivia like a stain that caused her to betray her first love.
Even if Olivia plucked the stars from the sky and presented them to Chloe, the latter would remain indifferent. She would just think that the things Olivia gave her were dirty.
When Olivia was young, she could still fantasize and convince herself that Chloe must have a reason for her actions. She would tell herself that Chloe still loved her.
She paid a price for growing up. She finally realized the sort of person Chloe was, and she learned that Chloe had never loved Chapter 251 her.
Marina wasn’t related to Chloe by blood, but Chloe loved and pampered her because she was the daughter of Chloe’s sweetheart.
Olivia raised her head, trying to hold back the tears.
At that moment, her stomach acted up again. After lying low for a few days, that same spot began to ache again.
Seeing that Olivia hadn’t spoken a word, Chloe softened her tone. “Liv, you can’t blame me for playing favorites. Marina hasn’t been in good health since she was young.
2/2 “Now, she finally managed to marry the person she likes. We’re family, so do this even if it’s just for my sake. Please get out of this relationship that’s no longer yours. Let everyone be happy, alright?” Olivia sneered. “Did you just say that she’s not in good health?” “Yes, Marina has insomnia. She can’t sleep well most of the time. You know how important sleep is. If you don’t sleep well, it’ll affect your health.” Olivia took a step back, her smile heartbreaking. “Hah, how badly will it affect her health? Is it lethal?” Chloe retorted, “Don’t say that. Marina will live to a ripe old age. Do you think Marina is as healthy as you?
“We’re all family here. Why do you keep going up against her? Why can’t you step aside for once?” Olivia was so mad that she grabbed Chloe by the collar. “She can live to a ripe old age, but what about me? Do I deserve to die young? We’re all humans here.
Why should I step aside for her?” Chloe trembled in fury. Raising her hand, she brought it toward Olivia’s face.
“You’re so rude! Is this how you speak to your mother?” A hand grabbed Chloe’s wrist, preventing the slap from finding its target.
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Even After Death Chapter 252-Olivia looked up. A strong body had appeared before her. Ethan was grabbing Chloe’s hand.
If he had been respectful of Chloe before, he wasn’t now. He didn’t bother to hide the coldness in his eyes. “Aren’t you going too far, Ms. Parker?” Chloe had always lived in a pampered environment. Ethan’s grip was hurting her wrist so much that she frowned. “Ethan, I’m helping you here. What are you doing?” “Helping me?” Ethan sneered, but he didn’t let go. Instead, he tightened his grip.
He said, “I don’t like anyone meddling in my affairs, understand?” Chloe was in so much pain that tears welled up in her eyes. She nodded repeatedly. “Yes, I get it now. Just let go of me.” “Ms. Parker, look properly at the person in front of you. She’s your real daughter!” With that, Ethan pushed her hand away.
Two trails of tears appeared on Chloe’s face. It was all because of Ethan.
She looked at Olivia with an even fiercer expression. She transferred the pain Ethan caused her onto Olivia.
“Look, it’s all your fault. If you could stay out of trouble like Marina does, I wouldn’t have to worry about you.” Putting a hand over her stomach, Olivia was so pissed that her blood boiled.
“You’ve been gone from my life for more than a decade. Tell me, when have you ever worried about me?” Instead of feeling guilty, Chloe got even angrier. “No matter what, you’re still my daughter. I think about you every day. How can you be so heartless? Goodness, how did Jeff raise you—” This time, before Chloe could finish her sentence, Olivia grabbed a cup from the table. It was still hot to the touch.
She didn’t care, though. She just wished that she could just slam it on Chloe.
But when she aimed it at Chloe’s face, she hesitated.
“I’m warning you, don’t mention my dad. You’re not worthy!” Startled by Olivia’s actions, Chloe couldn’t say a word.
“Y-You… Are you trying to hit me?” “If you mention my dad again, this cup will land right on your head. I mean it.” Putting a hand to her chest, Chloe went pale as she pointed at Olivia’s face.
“You terrible daughter!” Ethan knew that Chloe had heart problems. Realizing that the situation had worsened, he pulled Olivia to the side and sat her down.
“Ms. Parker, drink some tea and calm down. I’ll explain this matter to you later.” Seeing that even Chloe’s lips had changed color, Olivia stopped herself from speaking.
Also, she was quite interested in Ethan’s explanation.
Taking a sip of tea, Chloe calmed down.
“Ethan, forgive me for being nosy, but men should be loyal. Since you’ve already chosen Marina, you should stop hesitating. It’s harmful for both women.’ ” After a pause, she continued, “I know that you’re a devoted man. Perhaps you can’t let go of Liv, and you think that you’ve wronged her.
“You can make it up to her in other ways that won’t hurt Marina. You have to understand that Liv is someone from your past now. Marina is the only woman you should spend the rest of your life with.” Suppressing the annoyance in his heart, Ethan let out a heavy sigh. He interrupted Chloe’s words that didn’t seem to end as he 1/2 12 Chapter 252 2/2 couldn’t stand to hear them.
“Ms. Parker, I understand. You think that Olivia’s presence will cause discomfort, right? Then she won’t have to come to work starting tomorrow.” Olivia turned to look at him. “What did you say?” Ethan said slowly, “You’re fired.”
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Even After Death Chapter 253-When Chloe heard that, her expression softened considerably. “I knew it. This woman was indeed pestering you. You hear that, Liv? Now gather your things and go home with me.” Chloe reached out to grab Olivia’s hand. “I was a little worked up just now, so don’t take my words to heart. I’m doing this for your good.
“Since you’re already divorced, you should completely cut ties with him. Clinging on will only hurt everyone…” Olivia pushed her hand away. “You’re right, you should completely cut ties after a divorce. When your ex-husband is about to die on the sick bed, you don’t have to visit him-not even once.” Chloe froze. When she thought about it, she truly hadn’t taken the initiative to visit Jeff since her return.
“Are you blaming me? When I came back, your dad was in the ICU, so outsiders weren’t allowed to visit.” Olivia found her explanation pathetic. “Ms. Parker, I’m seriously doubting your sincerity. When the Parker family was almost going bankrupt, Dad was the one who saved them.
“You didn’t want to marry him, so he waited for you. But when you did marry him, you did it reluctantly. You even thought of that marriage as a disgrace.
“But what has my dad done against you? Once your true love returned, you left without a trace. But even now, my dad has never married another woman.
“You can complain about anyone in this world, but you have no right to complain about my dad.” Olivia’s words caused Chloe’s face to redden. Olivia was just one step away from calling Chibe an ingrate.
With that, Olivia looked at Ethan. “I didn’t do anything wrong. Why did you fire me?” Ethan looked at her coldly. “Because you caused quite a lot of trouble in the few days you were here. You’ve affected the company’s image. Miller Group doesn’t need an employee like you.
“I’ll ask HR to pay you three times your salary, as per the contract. You can go downstairs and eattle it now.” Olivia was frustrated. She was so close to figuring out the truth, but this had to happen.
Also, she had just said that she had nothing to do with Ethan. She couldn’t plead with him to change his mind.
Ethan studied her expression. She looked like she was holding something back.
He said with intention, “Isn’t this what you want?” Olivia clenched her fists, then let go in the end.
“Yes. Understood.” Now that Chloe’s goal was achieved, she instantly turned gentle again.
“Liv, tell me if you need money. The Carltons have a lot of assets. If there’s anything you’d like, I’ll have it arranged for you.” “I’m not worthy.” Olivia nodded slightly at Ethan, then left without looking back.
When Olivia went back to Team C, everyone looked at her with curious gazes.
Some even looked like they were eager for gossip. Seeing that Olivia was gathering her things, Norma didn’t mock her for once.
“Are you leaving, Ms. Fordham?” “Yes,” Olivia didn’t have many things in the first place, so she was done in a few minutes. Norma saw her off at the entrance.
“Ms. Fordham, why don’t you talk it over with Mr. Miller? You’re such an excellent employee. How can he fire you just like that?” Chapter 253 2/2 Olivia knew what Norma was thinking. She had finally gotten on Olivia’s good side, but Olivia was already leaving. The efforts she put in had gone to waste.
But Olivia still had some use for Norma, so her attitude was gentle.
“It’s okay, I’ll be back.” With the shares she currently owned, she was one of the biggest shareholders of Miller Group. When she came back next time, she would be attending the shareholders’ meeting.
Olivia revealed the information to Norma so that Norma could keep working for her.
“Now that my mom has caused a ruckus here, Mr. Miller has to avoid suspicion somehow. You know how it is.” Norma instantly understood. “Oh, yes. Mr. Miller is about to get engaged, so he doesn’t want any rumors to spread. Hang in there, Ms. Fordham.
“Mr. Miller pampers you so much. You won’t have to worry.’ Olivia said, troubled, “But I’m worried about the case with Jackson…” “Don’t worry, Ms. Fordham. Leave it to me. I’ll investigate this matter for you.
We’ll see who’s the wretch that’s trying to harm you.” Olivia patted Norma on the shoulder. “I’m counting on you.” It wasn’t like the teasing from before. Norma could already see herself at the height of her life just by clinging to Olivia “I promise that I’ll complete my mission.” Olivia made a gesture of zipping her mouth. Norma immediately replied with an “OK” gesture.
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Even After Death Chapter 254-Olivia walked toward the elevator with her cardboard box in hand. An imposing woman walked toward her. The woman was the leader of Team B.
The woman crossed her arms as a look of disdain appeared on her face.
“What did I say? The position you get from sleeping around won’t last.
People showed their ugliest sides to those they had never talked to before. With just a few words, they could show the greatest malice toward strangers.
Clara was one such person. Olivia achieved something she couldn’t. So, she tried to harm Olivia on several occasions.
Olivia was mad at the moment. Straightening herself, she retorted, “Did you forget to brush your teeth before leaving the house today? It stinks.” “What did you say?” Clara’s sleek eyebrows creased as the look in her eyes turned sharp.
Olivia met her gaze coldly. “Of all the skills you could pick up, you decided to have a sharp and nasty tongue. Do I even know you? Why do you keep insulting me?
“Can you hear me this time? If not, I’ll get someone to carve my words on your tombstone.” Clara was a team leader, after all. She had never met a newbie who talked to her like this. Her expression instantly changed.
Olivia couldn’t be bothered with her. Shoving her aside, Olivia went inside the elevator.
When Olivia left the building, even the weather was bad. It was supposed to be a sunny day, but it suddenly started raining. Olivia turned around to look at the building that reached the skies. She knew that he was looking at her through the floor-to- ceiling windows on the top floor.
She couldn’t see his figure from that height.
It felt like a barrier that kept them apart. Since the beginning, they weren’t meant for each other.
Olivia smiled. Love was wonderful because it pushed all the troubles and problems onto mar Marriage was no more than a scattered mess.
She came alone, and she would leave just like that as well.
For the next few days, Olivia’s life slowed down. Every day, she would spend long hours staying by Jeff’s side.
Her treatment plan was ready as well. After her surgery, she would have to go through two cycles of chemo and 28 rounds of radiation therapy.
Dr. Scott pushed the glasses on his nose as he explained patiently to her, “Ms.
Fordham, even though your condition isn’t great, your body tolerates medication well.
“After all, just one round of chemo yielded amazing effects. You just need to strengthen your body a little after the surgery. Then, your chances of surviving the next five years will increase.” For cancer patients, five years was a critical period. If they didn’t relapse within five years after the treatment, they could relax and take it easy.
“When is the surgery?” Dr. Scott replied, “This Friday. Our hospital was originally lacking in resources to deal with tumors. But Dr. Rogers had asked that you be treated well, after all.
“Moreover, your condition can’t afford any delays, so we managed to adjust the schedule for you.” Olivia mumbled, “Friday… It was also the day of Ethan and Marina’s engagement.” Chapter 254 “Is there a problem, Ms. Fordham?” “No.” 2/2 “That’s good to hear. Here are some things you should look out for. Please be careful for the next few days.” Dr. Scott gave her a few sheets of paper. As if remembering something, he asked, “I heard that your father is staying in the hospital as well.
“When the time comes, you’ll need a family member to sign the risk acknowledgment letter. Who will be signing for you, Ms. Fordham?” Chloe’s face flashed across Olivia’s mind. She suppressed the bitterness welling up in her throat. “I don’t have any family. Are friends okay?” “It would be best if it’s a direct relative or a lover. You’re married, right? What about your husband?” “I’m divorced.” “Then- ” Olivia interrupted coldly, “I don’t have an ex-husband. I’m a widow.” Dr. Scott touched his nose awkwardly. “I’m sorry for bringing up a hard past.
” There wasn’t an expression on Olivia’s face. She didn’t look sad at all. “It’s okay.
I’m quite happy that he died
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Even After Death Chapter 255-Olivia and Dr. Scott confirmed the time. The surgery would be held on that Friday. Holding an umbrella, Olivia watched the rain as she dialed Everly’s number.
Everly sounded exhausted. As soon as the call went through, she started complaining.
“Goodness, I’ve been staying up for two nights in a row. What’s wrong with the new boss? What a workaholic.” -Covering her mouth, Olivia chuckled. “I remember you telling me how handsome he was just a few days ago.” “So what if he is? He’s not my boyfriend, anyway. I shouldn’t have switched jobs. It wasn’t too bad to laze around in my previous company.” ||
After Everly broke up, Josh went to her previous company every day to beg for forgiveness. In her fury, Everly resigned from her job.
She didn’t want to work for people anymore. Declining Ethan’s offer, she went to work at an outstanding real estate company. As a result, she cursed her boss every day for being nitpicky. He was extremely harsh toward his employees.
“By the way, Eve, are you free this Friday?” “Nope. The exploiter wants me to go on a business trip with him to Belford.
What’s up?” Olivia knew that Everly strived for strength. She seemed to be cursing her boss, but in reality, she wanted to make it big in life.
She was currently in a period of growth in her job. Of course, she would have to focus on work.
Olivia swallowed the words she was about to say. “Nothing, I just wanted to invite you to a meal. Maybe next time.” “Sure. We have all the time in the world, anyway. I’ll bring back local snacks from Belford for you, Liv.” Everly didn’t say much before hanging up. She was asked to revise the proposal again.
Smiling, Olivia bade her goodbye.
Olivia looked at the blurry view in the rain. Reaching out, she felt the raindrops on her palm.
The cool moisture gave her a sense of reality. She felt like she was truly alive.
Like a child with no home to return to, Olivia crouched under the tree. She hugged her knees as she looked at the busy street.
The world was so huge, but she couldn’t find anyone to sign the letter for her.
Drops of rain rolled down her umbrella, splashing into the little puddle in front of her.
A huge screen opposite her showed the venue for Ethan’s engagement ceremony.
It was a cherry field, and cherry blossoms were in full bloom.
Ethan would be welcoming his bride in his suit and leather shoes.
Meanwhile, Olivia would be lying on the operating table, wishing she were dead.
Olivia flipped through the call records on her phone. Her gaze paused for a moment when she saw the contact labeled as “Mom Chloe’s face filled her thoughts as she recalled what Chloe had said before.
“Marina will live to a ripe old age. Do you think Marina is as healthy as you?
“Marina hasn’t been in good health since she was young.
“Now, she finally managed to marry the person she likes. Please get out of this relationship that’s no longer yours. Let everyone be happy, alright?” Chapter 255 Olivia spread open her palms. There were still marks from her nails digging into her skin.
She suddenly felt a prickle in her nose. Her dad was lying on a sick bed, while her mom didn’t even think of her as her daughter.
The man who once swore to protect her for life was soon about to take another woman as his bride.
She was left alone.
Looking at the rain pelting above her, she wished she could just die.
Chloe’s slap had shattered her desire to survive, which Olivia took great pains to regain.
A seed would take decades to grow into a big tree, but it took only a moment for a big tree to be destroyed.
A single sentence could easily destroy all the effort she had put in to scramble out of the mud. Realizing that she was being negative, Olivia shook her head.
She had to stay alive. As long as the mastermind wasn’t captured, she mustn’t die. She wouldn’t die. She wiped her tears frantically.
Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted someone getting out of a car that had pulled up.
A pair of luxurious handmade leather shoes stepped on the concrete. Someone was walking toward her.
Olivia looked up in hope, but she was met with a pained gaze.
“Olivia, are you lost?” A look of disappointment flashed across Olivia’s eyes. “It’s you.”
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Even After Death Chapter 256-Colin didn’t look like he noticed the disappointment in Olivia’s eyes. He reached out to her. “I was passing by when I spotted you, Olivia. Did you get lost, or did you sprain your ankle?” Declining his offer to help, Olivia got up on her own. Then, she smiled helplessly. “I was just thinking about something. I stopped here without realizing it.” “My house is nearby. If you don’t mind, Olivia, you can go visit Snowball.
Snowball misses you.” Because of this reason, Olivia couldn’t bring herself to decline.
The warm interior of the car formed a stark contrast to the cold outside. Colin passed to Olivia an untouched cup of coffee.
“I was thinking of drinking it when I got home. Here, it’ll warm you up.”.
Olivia looked down. It was spiced coffee.
“Thank you.” “No need for thanks.” Smiling, Colin turned the steering wheel with one hand.
Olivia felt that something was off. She had the feeling that the spiced coffee was bought specially for her, and he didn’t run into her by accident.
But the youth’s expression was honest. He didn’t look like he was planning anything.
Olivia chased away the unrealistic imaginations in her head.
“Why are you looking at me like that, Olivia?” Holding the warm spiced coffee, Olivia took a sip. “I was just thinking that time flies. The kid from back then is all grown up now.” The innocence and baby fat was gone from his face. His firm jawline had a smooth contour that revealed a hint of sharpness. It was completely smoothshaven, though.
As he turned the steering wheel, the watch on his wrist glittered.
It was a weird feeling.
Colin had the innocence of youth mixed in with the maturity of an adult. The two seemingly c harmony when it came to him.
He pulled up by the road, smiling. “Wait for me, Olivia.” With that, he dashed into the heavy rain. Ten minutes later, he came back with shopping bags.
There were fresh fruits and also a change of women’s clothing.
styles existed in Stuffing the bags into Olivia’s arms, he explained smilingly, “Olivia, I noticed that the hem of your skirt was wet just now. I bought some clothes, but I eyeballed the size.
“If they’re the wrong size, you’ll have to put up with them.
“Also, here are some freshly cut fruits. You can eat some in case you feel hungry.” Olivia was stunned as she looked at the youth’s drenched body. The young man’s expression froze. “Do you not like them, Olivia?” She held the bags, shaking her head. “That’s not it. It’s been a while since the last time someone was this nice to me.” Colin was stunned for an instant. Then, he smiled. “It’s okay. Now that I’m back, I’ll treat you well in the future, Olivia.” The car came to a stop. It was only then that she noticed something. Colin lived somewhere near the Fordham residence, If she gazed in the direction of Fordham residence from here, she could see the flowering tree. It was poking out of the walls Chapter 256 around the yard.
Colin opened the gates of his house. The small yard was quite minimalistic.
2/2 White stones formed a simple path in the yard while water flowed gently in the fountain. There were a few cherry trees in the yard, and their petals were scattered all over the ground.
Before Olivia could admire the scenery, she heard a familiar meow.
A white figure leaped into her arms.
There was a small cut on the white cat’s ears. A mouse had bitten her when she was young. Olivia patted Snowball’s fluffy head as both sorrow and joy filled her heart.
“I’m so sorry for losing you.” Snowball rubbed against her cheek with a meow.
Olivia recalled the time she had spent with Snowball. Snowball was an old cat that had lived for more than a decade. She had stayed with Olivia for almost two-thirds of her life.
They used to be inseparable. Because she had gotten married, she drifted away from Snowball. Now, Olivia rarely got to see the cat.
Stepping forward, Colin held an umbrella over Olivia’s head. “Olivia, let’s get out of the rain. Snowball won’t be leaving, so you have all the time in the world to play with her.” Olivia thought, “All the time in the world?” She smiled self-mockingly.
The surgery couldn’t cure her completely. Also, she had seen the clinical evidence. Many people experienced their cancer cells spreading even faster after the surgery.
She had no idea whether death or tomorrow would come first.
To her, every day was her last day in this world.
She smiled gently. “Alright. I’ll go in, then.”
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Even After Death Chapter 257-Olivia felt that human hearts were quite simple. Colin’s cooking managed to heal the hurt she received from Ethan and Chloe.
The more she needed love, the easier she was touched by small acts of kindness.
In the end, Colin still noticed her sorrow. He asked, “Olivia, is there something you’re upset about?” “I need to undergo surgery, but when I look back in my life, I realize that I have no one to sign the risk acknowledgment letter for me. Am I a failure?” Olivia spoke nonchalantly, but a pained look flashed across Colin’s eyes.
“Olivia, everyone has a different definition of failure. To me, you’re an outstanding woman, so you’re not a failure. An unhappy marriage can only be a mistake at most.
“But we have long lives. No one can predict the future and avoid making mistakes.” Olivia frowned a little. “You know about what happened to me?” “Back on the cruise, I knew that Mr. Miller was holding you. I was among the crowd at the hospital that day, so I overheard your fight. Sorry, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.” Olivia smiled helplessly. No wonder he took so long to get food.
“It’s okay. It’s the truth, after all.” Colin placed a dessert in front of her. “Olivia, if you don’t mind, I can sign the letter for you. What surgery are you getting?” Olivia said lightly, “Stomach removal surgery.” The calmness in Colin’s expression was disturbed. “Olivia, are you…” “It’s exactly what you think it is.” ” “How can it be? You’re so young. How could you get a terminal illness like that?” Seeing his panicked expression, Olivia reached out and patted his head. “It’s okay, Colin. I’ve prepared myself.
“Also, it’s not as bad as you think it is. I went through chemo once, and it was very effective.” The young man’s face was like a sheet of paper. His emotions were written clearly on his face.
His pale face was filled with worry. The corners of his eyes reddened as he choked. “You’re the nicest person in the world, Olivia. You’ll be okay.” In reality, she was a little pessimistic. But her words had turned into words of comfort instead.
“Yes, I think so too.” “Olivia…” “It’s okay, it’ll be fine,” Olivia mumbled. No one knew if she was convincing Colin or comforting herself.
For the next few days, she prepared herself according to the doctor’s instructions. She cut off almost all contact with the outside world.
She even paused her investigation into Jackson’s matter. She didn’t want these unrelated things to affect her mood.
The only person she was worried about was Jack. His phone had been turned off ever since he left. There was no news of him even now, and no one knew if he was dead or alive.
The weather had been nice lately. Seagulls soared above the sea, and the cherry trees in the residential area had bloomed.
Olivia would go downstairs for a walk sometimes. It seemed to be raining petals, and the scenery was breathtaking to watch.
She would subconsciously think of Ethan and Marina’s engagement ceremony.
It would definitely be extremely luxurious and Chapter 257 beautiful.
Since that day, Ethan never came to visit. They finally returned to their respective lives.
Even though she consciously avoided any news of them, she could still hear rumors about them from passersby.
Ethan was the perfect man in their eyes.
When the women discussed in excitement how nice he was to Marina, Olivia walked past them calmly.
It was as if she didn’t know the subjects of their conversation.
2/2 Opening her palm, Olivia caught a petal in her hand. She thought that the cherry trees on the island must be in bloom as well.
Sensing someone watching her from behind, Olivia turned around warily. She met a pair of dark eyes that contained a lingering hint of emotion.
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Even After Death Chapter 258-Ethan stared quietly at Olivia. She hadn’t done anything out of the ordinary in the past few days.
The most she did was spend long hours at the hospital a few days ago. Jeff was getting weaker by the day. It was only reasonable for Olivia to want to spend as much time with him as possible.
For the past few days, she didn’t go anywhere outside of the residential area.
Everly didn’t come over either.
She was wearing a beige lace dress. The breeze caressed her face as flower petals danced around her. She was exceedingly beautiful.
Ethan realized how gentle Olivia could be when she kept her distance from him.
Olivia looked him in the eye from a distance away. She nodded in place of a greeting. Then, she left without even turning back.
Ethan felt upset. He had made a decision and given her a promise, but he kept breaking his own rules for Olivia’s sake.
Seeing that she was about to leave, he stepped forward and grabbed her wrist.
Olivia looked at him calmly, then sounded a warning. “Mr. Miller.” Ethan was wearing his usual suit and leather shoes, but his tie was a little lopsided. A strand of his usually neat hair hung on his forehead.
This wasn’t like him.
He was getting engaged tomorrow. Logically speaking, he should be on cloud nine at the moment. “So why does he look so sad?” Olivia wondered.
Ethan gulped. “I just feel uneasy.” He knew he shouldn’t come looking for Olivia, but the uneasiness had been gnawing at him for days.
“Oh.” Olivia blinked, then looked calmly at him.
The sky darkened, and the streetlights above them quietly turned on.
His tall figure was bathed in the light from the streetlights. The calmness was gone from his face.
“Are you hiding something from me?” Ethan didn’t know why he had that feeling. The last time he felt this uneasiness was two years ago, the day before Olivia fell into the ocean.
He felt that something was about to happen.
Olivia looked up into his eyes. Her voice was quiet as she said, “No. Can you let go of me, Mr. Miller?” Her face seemed to be covered in fog. He couldn’t figure out her true thoughts.
“After all, I don’t want your fiancée to misunderstand.” “If…” Ethan hesitantly spoke up. “If you need anything, you can tell me.” “I need a man. Will you give me that?” Olivia smiled, watching Ethan’s expression turn cold.
“See? If you can’t do it, don’t make promises so casually. Mr. Miller, you probably don’t understand this. But the higher your hopes are, the bigger your disappointment will be.” Reaching out, she pried his fingers off her wrist. “You once said that I’m the only woman in your life, but in the end, you didn’t keep your word.” “1…” Chapter 258 When Ethan’s last finger was pried away, Olivia turned her back to him. “Ethan, don’t talk to me anymore. My life has nothing to do with you anymore.” With that, Olivia ran into the distance.
The petals seemed to be raining down, drowning her figure bit by bit.
Ethan wanted to run after her, but he suddenly realized that he had lost even the right to go after her.
He thought, “What can I say even if I catch up to her? Can I change anything in the end?” He put a hand to his chest, where his heart was throbbing. “Why do I still feel so uneasy?” he wondered.
Olivia ran into the elevator and then pressed the button to her floor. She gasped heavily for air.
“Things have already come to this point. Why did he come here despite that?” she thought.
When the elevator doors opened with a ding, she slowly walked out. She saw someone standing at the entrance of her home.
Olivia only glanced at the person before turning around and going back into the elevator.
“Liv, don’t go.
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Even After Death Chapter 259-The person standing at the door was none other than Chloe. She was once the person Olivia longed the most for, but now, even a glance at her hurt Olivia’s heart.
Ethan was simply getting engaged. But because of that, Olivia managed to meet all the people she didn’t want to see in one go. “Liv, just give me five minutes.” “You’re not getting even five seconds.” Olivia’s expression was cold.
Coincidentally, a neighbor was leaving their house, Olivia didn’t want to be criticized, so she had no choice but to open the door and let Chloe in.
This was Chloe’s first time coming to Olivia’s house after returning to the country.
If it were before, Olivia would’ve welcomed her with open arms. But today, she didn’t do that. She changed her shoes calmly, then got a glass of water for herself. Her throat was dry.
“Go ahead.” Chloe looked around her. The apartment wasn’t too big. She could see the whole place in just a glance, “Liv, I heard from Marina that she bought the Fordham residence for you. Why didn’t you move back? This place is so small. How can you live here?” Olivia put down her glass. There were so many faults with that sentence that she didn’t know where to start.
“Right, you’ve always been a pampered lady since you were young. You live in mansions and wear branded clothing, you go places in luxury vehicles.
“In your eyes, a small apartment like this is more like a rescue station. You’re not me, so how would you know what I’ve experienced?” Hastily stepping forward, Chloe took Olivia’s hand. “Liv, the Fordhams aren’t the greatest family in the country. But you never lacked anything since young “I didn’t know that the Fordhams would go bankrupt. If I did, I would’ve brought you with me.
Olivia quickly took her hand away, she knew that Chloe had never had a hard day in her life. Nothing she said could make Chloe understand “Quilt pretending Tell me, why are you here? Let me guess, it has something to do with Marina, doesn’t it?” It was quite pathetic when she thought about it. Every time her mother came looking for her, it was always about her stepdaughter.
Chloe men’t good at hiding her emotions. An award look flashed across her face “I’m here to apologize to you for what happened last time. I know I went too far, but you have to consider my situation.
“In reality, in all those years I was married to Chris, he was good to me. But Marina never thought of me as her mother Even Mr. Carlton Senior didn’t like me. I had a terrible time in that family” Chlox styghed. “It’s not like I’m selfish or anything. You and Ethan are already divorced. If you keep getting involved with him, I’ll affect your reputation too.
“I’m doing this to help Marina so that she won’t criticize me again. I’m also helping you at the same time.
“You’re all young, so you’ll meet someone even better. You need to completely break off your previous relationship Olivia thought, “And she’s saying that she’s not selfish? Should I make a sign with the word ‘selfish’ and hang it around her She was so mad that she could only laugh in exasperation. “You sacrificed your biological daughter’s reputation for the sake of your so called happines Chapter 25 2/2 “You did it just to maintain your position in that family. Amazing.
“1 Chloe replied, “Liv, you’re still young, so you don’t know what I’m facing. I’m doing this for your good. You lost Ethan, but you still have the Carltons.
“The Carltons have a wide network. No matter what you want to do in the future, they can help you.” Olivia retorted, “So I should thank you?” Chloe didn’t notice the sarcasm in Olivia’s voice. “If you talk to Chris more often, you’ll find that he’s a good person. Liv, he earnestly wants to be your dad.” Olivia held a hand against her stomach. Noticing her silence, Chloe rattled on.
“The Carltons welcome your arrival. It’s Marina and Ethan’s engagement ceremony tomorrow. Attend the ceremony as her sister and give the couple your blessing, okay?”
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Even After Death Chapter 260-Olivia didn’t know how Chris managed to charm Chloe. She thought, “She’s already so old, so how can she still be so naive?” She replied, “Why should I bless them? Marina is the reason I ended up like this today. I haven’t even made her pay for what she’s done to me, but I’m supposed to give her my blessing now? What’s the logic behind this?” Chloe said, “I also heard about what happened between you two. Liv, what happened to your child was an accident.
“Marina also fell into the sea, and she almost ended up like you. But she was fortunate enough to have given birth to the child. You can’t blame her.” Olivia knew that Marina had been spinning tales in front of Chloe again.
No matter what Marina said, Chloe would believe her and reprimand Olivia instead.
“Mrs. Carlton, your generosity knows no bounds. Have you considered doing charity work?” Chloe said in exasperation, “Liv, I’m sincerely inviting you to attend their engagement ceremony. What’s with your attitude? Why are you still holding on at this point?
“Can’t you be a good girl so that I can stop worrying about you?” Every word Chloe said was like salt rubbed into Olivia’s wound. Sadly, Chloe didn’t know how much Olivia suffered. She even kept rubbing it in, hurting Olivia even more.
Marina had won by a landslide.
She not only got the man, but even Olivia’s mother had taken her side as well.
Olivia didn’t want to explain any further. She asked lightly, “Tell me. If Marina and I were in danger, and only one of us would survive, who would you choose?” “You, of course. You’re my daughter. Everything I do is for your good.” Chloe sighed. “You might think that my words are foul, but I’m truly doing all this so that you can be happier. You were once a part of me, after all. I truly love you.” “That’s enough. It’s not like Marina and I have opposing views, but you can’t ask us to get along with each other. Getting out of each other’s path is the only way we can coexist.
“I hope this is the last time I see you,” Olivia said.
“Liv, I-” “Please leave, Mrs. Carlton. There’s nothing more to say between us. We simply have different principles.” Olivia wasn’t mad. Instead, she treated Chloe in the coldest way possible.
Seeing that Olivia refused to speak any further, Chloe could only sigh. She placed the gift she brought Olivia on the dining table. Then, she left.
The gift box contained a teddy phone watch.
It was no use to Olivia now. But more than a decade ago, she made a promise with her mother. If she got first place in the finals, her mother had to buy her the popular teddy phone watch.
On the day the results were released, her mother left with another man.
Olivia looked at the teddy phone watch from more than ten years ago. She had complicated feelings in her heart.
She charged the watch, then wore it on her slender wrist.
That night, she felt like a satisfied child. She kept caressing the watch as she slowly fell asleep The sun rose, and it was a new day again.
She had to go to the hospital early in the morning for various examinations.
Olivia looked at the sun shining brightly outside and cheered herself up.
She was determined to get better.
After gathering her stuff, she was about to go out when a familiar number flashed on the screen of her phone. Olivia paused. The contact name read “Ryan Woods”.
Chapter 260 Olivia didn’t know how Chris managed to charm Chloe. She thought, “She’s already so old, so how can she still be so naive?” She replied, “Why should I bless them? Marina is the reason I ended up like this today. I haven’t even made her pay for what she’s done to me, but I’m supposed to give her my blessing now? What’s the logic behind this?” Chloe said, “I also heard about what happened between you two. Liv, what happened to your child was an accident.
“Marina also fell into the sea, and she almost ended up like you. But she was fortunate enough to have given birth to the child. You can’t blame her.” Olivia knew that Marina had been spinning tales in front of Chloe again.
No matter what Marina said, Chloe would believe her and reprimand Olivia instead.
“Mrs. Carlton, your generosity knows no bounds. Have you considered doing charity work?” Chloe said in exasperation, “Liv, I’m sincerely inviting you to attend their engagement ceremony. What’s with your attitude? Why are you still holding on at this point?
“Can’t you be a good girl so that I can stop worrying about you?” Every word Chloe said was like salt rubbed into Olivia’s wound. Sadly, Chloe didn’t know how much Olivia suffered. She even kept rubbing it in, hurting Olivia even more.
Marina had won by a landslide.
She not only got the man, but even Olivia’s mother had taken her side as well.
Olivia didn’t want to explain any further. She asked lightly, “Tell me. If Marina and I were in danger, and only one of us would survive, who would you choose?” “You, of course. You’re my daughter. Everything I do is for your good.” Chloe sighed. “You might think that my words are foul, but I’m truly doing all this so that you can be happier. You were once a part of me, after all. I truly love you.” “That’s enough. It’s not like Marina and I have opposing views, but you can’t ask us to get along with each other. Getting out of each other’s path is the only way we can coexist.
“I hope this is the last time I see you,” Olivia said.
“Liv, I-” “Please leave, Mrs. Carlton. There’s nothing more to say between us. We simply have different principles.” Olivia wasn’t mad. Instead, she treated Chloe in the coldest way possible.
Seeing that Olivia refused to speak any further, Chloe could only sigh. She placed the gift she brought Olivia on the dining table. Then, she left.
The gift box contained a teddy phone watch.
It was no use to Olivia now. But more than a decade ago, she made a promise with her mother. If she got first place in the finals, her mother had to buy her the popular teddy phone watch.
On the day the results were released, her mother left with another man.
Olivia looked at the teddy phone watch from more than ten years ago. She had complicated feelings in her heart.
She charged the watch, then wore it on her slender wrist.
That night, she felt like a satisfied child. She kept caressing the watch as she slowly fell asleep The sun rose, and it was a new day again.
She had to go to the hospital early in the morning for various examinations.
Olivia looked at the sun shining brightly outside and cheered herself up.
She was determined to get better.
After gathering her stuff, she was about to go out when a familiar number flashed on the screen of her phone. Olivia paused. The contact name read “Ryan Woods”.
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