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Even After Death Chapter 361-Marina was the one who kicked the door open. She approached Olivia with an angry expression. Raising her hand, she was about to slap Olivia.

“You bitch, why are you always lurking around?” Chris grabbed Marina’s hand. He was utterly disappointed in Marina. He didn’t mind if she wasn’t brilliant, and he didn’t need her to be obedient either. But she shouldn’t be rotten.

Chloe was on the verge of death before her, and she wasn’t nervous in the slightest. She even attacked Chloe.

Now, here she was, trying to slap Olivia for no good reason. Chris didn’t understand how his daughter had become so hateful.

“Stop this nonsense at once, Marina. Didn’t I tell you not to come here anymore?” Chris’ words stirred Marina’s anger even more.

“Last time, it was that old bitch. This time, it’s the young bitch. Don’t forget that I’m your daughter, not her.” Chris struck Marina with a resounding slap. She didn’t expect to be slapped.

She didn’t even do anything but talk.

“All these years, Chloe set her daughter aside and cared for you every day. I don’t need you to be grateful, but at least don’t bite the hand that fed you. Look at you now, spewing such vulgarities. Why have you become so vile?” “I’m vile? What about Olivia? She’s trying to sabotage my marriage. Isn’t she worse? She’s just like her mother. They’re both whores that want to steal other people’s husbands.” Her words upset Chris further. He started to clutch his rapidly heaving chest.

Olivia noticed that something was wrong. She didn’t argue with Marina but went to help Chris.

“Calm down, Mr. Carlton. You should sit down and catch your breath.” Olivia’s actions triggered Marina, who angrily grabbed her arm and said, “Let go!

You stole my husband, and now you’re trying to steal my father. Why are you so shameless? Why can’t you leave us alone?” Olivia stopped Chris from trying to get back up and stood between him and Marina. She hadn’t spoken a word to Marina since she appeared. She looked at Marina with an icy expression.

“Marina Carlton, anyone with a brain can tell you who the real third wheel is. I don’t want to argue with you on this. Take a good look at your father. Look at how frail he is now.” Chapter 361 2/2 Olivia pointed at Chris and said, “I didn’t know Mr. Carlton well back then. But I remember him coming back to Aldenvine in high spirits. But look at him now.

He’s been working day and night to try and save his wife.

“Not only are you not trying to help, but you’re also actively causing trouble for him.” Marina didn’t try to understand what Olivia was trying to tell her. She ignored the graying hair on Chris’ head, crossed her arms, and said viciously, “He had it coming. It’s his fault for not loving my mom.

“She’s dead now, so all of you should just die too. Chris Carlton, I’ll make you regret these two slaps.” Marina glared at them, put down the fruit basket she held, and ran off without looking back.

For some reason, Olivia felt uneasy as she watched Marina leave.

Chris rubbed his temple and said with a bitter smile, “Sorry you had to see that.

She’s been spoiled since she was young.” Olivia didn’t want to talk about Marina. They were sworn enemies, after all.

“Mr. Carlton, you don’t look so good. You should get a medical examination. You mustn’t collapse.” “I’m fine, I …”‘ Chris fell over before he could finish his sentence.

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Even After Death Chapter 362-Marina was devastated. She had been thinking about her actions the past few days and realized she had crossed the line. She almost killed Chloe.

She specifically went to get a fruit basket to apologize to Chloe. But she didn’t expect to hear what Chris said the moment she arrived.

She didn’t get to apologize and had yet another argument with Chris.

Marina felt aggrieved as tears fell onto the back of her hand. Ethan was no longer patient with her like he used to be. Ethan’s tolerance for her due to Kurt’s sacrifice was running out. He couldn’t even stand the sight of her anymore.

He promised to marry her, but he delayed getting their marriage registered time and again.

Marina knew that some things could never return to how they were. Ethan would never love her again. Even her father had stopped trusting her like he used to. All she saw in his eyes’ was disappointment.

She used to get everything she wanted. She couldn’t understand why things turned out like this. Marina had no choice but to go home and cry to Otto.

“Grandpa, Dad slapped me for that bitch, Olivia, again. He even said he wanted her to be his daughter instead.” Otto slammed the table angrily, saying, “How foolish of him. He got played like a fiddle by that mother and daughter. And he’s even hitting his own daughter for them? Ridiculous!” Marina felt even more upset. “Grandpa, it’s not just Dad. Even Ethan doesn’t want to see me anymore. It’s all Olivia’s fault. You have to help me. As long as she’s around, Ethan will never pay any attention to me.” Otto patted Marina’s head while looking at her lovingly. “Don’t cry, sweetie. You still have me.

He frowned at the mention of Olivia. “That bitch is so lucky. She survived again.” The kidnapping last time caused quite a stir. Everyone thought Olivia was doomed, but she managed to survive against all odds.

Marina wept profusely and said, “Grandpa, please help me. If this continues, even my dad will be stolen away from me.

“Sweetie, my hands are tied here.” Otto knew that if he plotted against Olivia and Ethan found out, he’d lose this grandson-in- law that he approved of. He didn’t want to give up on Ethan because of a woman.

Chapter 362 2/2 “Then what should we do, Grandpa?” “Don’t worry, I have my own plans. Just remember to not do anything to Olivia.” “Understood.” Otto then asked, “Did you tell your father about the bone marrow compatibility?” Marina shook her head and said, “Of course not. I hate that woman with every fiber of my being. I wish she’d die sooner.” “You don’t have to do anything else. Just keep this a secret and she’ll be dead soon.” Marina looked at Otto in surprise. “Grandpa, Dad loves her so much. Aren’t you worried that he might find out?” “If neither of us tells him, he’ll never find out.” Marina noticed the glint of bloodlust in Otto’s eyes. She didn’t understand why he hated Chloe so much.

Otto seemed to know what Marina was thinking. He said icily, “She married into the family but didn’t even bear a child for us. Even so, your father dotes on her so much. It’s like he wants our bloodline to end with him.” Marina was displeased with what Otto said. She responded, “Grandpa, you still have me. And I found an outstanding grandson-in-law for you. Feel free to rely on him.” “I know you’re a good kid, but Ethan is too domineering. It’d be fine if he was loyal to you only. But he still cares for that ex-wife of his. Aren’t you afraid of ending up with nothing if I hand everything to him?” Sighing, Otto said, “I’ve thought about this for a long time. It took great effort for us to get to where we are now. I can only hand everything over to a Carlton, so that barren woman has to go.”

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Even After Death Chapter 363-Otto’s words shook Marina. He patted her shoulder and said, “There’s no need to be afraid. I have killed plenty of people on the battlefield. I wouldn’t be resorting to such methods if your father had listened to me and had a baby. He’s too crazy about her.” “So her leukemia didn’t develop by chance?” Marina looked at Otto in shock.

The bloodlust in Otto’s eyes remained strong. He said with a cold smile, “That’s right. I had wanted your father to marry a woman that’s a match for our family after your mother passed away. But he married Chloe instead. She could no longer bear a child after her miscarriage.

“I asked your father to find another healthy woman and have a baby, but he refused. That’s why I had to do this.” Marina’s fingers held onto the chair’s armrests tightly. She was the one who caused Chloe’s miscarriage. She had hated Chloe ever since she was a child.

She felt like Chloe stole Chris’ love from her mother.

Marina thought if Chloe gave birth to a baby, even her father would be taken from her.

Marina had felt happy that Chloe could no longer bear a child when she found out. She didn’t expect her actions to cause Otto to harbor murderous intentions toward Chloe.

Otto noticed that Marina was silent. He softened his attitude and said, “Marina, you must be vicious to hold on to your status. Don’t blame me for being ruthless.

Everything I do is for you and our family.” “I know that, Grandpa.” “That’s good. I need you to be on my side. Don’t tell your father about the bone marrow. Don’t worry. First, we’ll take care of Chloe. Then, we’ll handle Olivia. As long as you don’t reveal your bone marrow compatibility, she won’t have long to live.” “Alright.” “Good girl. Now, I have an important guest to meet.” “Guest? Who is it?” “I’ll introduce you next time. For now, you’re excused.” Marina was puzzled. All of Otto’s friends were overseas. He seldom contacted anyone in the country. How could he have a guest?

Marina pretended to leave but snuck back and hid behind a tree.

She thought she would be happy to know that Chloe would die soon. But after learning the 2/2 Chapter 363 truth, she realized she couldn’t feel joy at all.

It was a fact that she hated Chloe. But when she thought about how she was the one who caused Chloe’s infertility, which in turn caused Otto’s murderous intent, she felt troubled.

Otto was born in the warring era. In those times, men went to the battlefield and killed their enemies to protect the country’s peace. Soldiers from that era forged the path for the country’s prosperity.

Meanwhile, most regular people these days couldn’t even slaughter chickens, much less murder someone.

Otto had always been Marina’s hero. But a heroic man with many achievements was plotting against a defenseless woman. Marina didn’t know how to feel about that.

The butler’s voice came from the yard. “Madam, wait here for a moment.’ Marina collected her thoughts and looked at the person. The guest was a woman wearing a black cloak that covered her entire body. Even her face was covered by a mask with a picture of a totem.

Her attire didn’t look like that of a modern person. Instead, she was like the antagonist of a movie. She didn’t have a single inch of skin exposed.

The woman stood in the yard while the butler said, “Please take off your cloak, Madam.” Laughing softly, the madam reached her hand out. Judging from the skin on her hands, she should be in her 20s or 30s at most. Her nails were long and painted bright red. Her pale skin and blood-red nails made Marina think of a villainous antagonist.

The woman took off her cloak to reveal a form-fitting dress. Her figure was so good that even Marina was envious.

Was Otto so sexually active? Did he get a woman at his age?

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Even After Death Chapter 364-Otto came out to the yard. Marina held her breath behind the tree and used the leaves to hide herself.

The woman before Otto was alluring, but she exuded an air of authority and danger. She was like a flower that bloomed in the tropical forests, pretty but poisonous. People wouldn’t dare to approach her.

“It’s been a long time, Mr. Carlton Senior.” The woman’s voice didn’t sound natural. It was like she had deliberately changed her voice.

Otto was a little wary of her. Even though she was wearing a form-fitting dress that couldn’t hide weapons, he still didn’t dare to get close to her.

“You’ve created too much trouble for me this time!” Otto slammed his cane on the ground with a stern expression.

“It’s our fault this time. One of my subordinates accidentally leaked our location.

So I’m very grateful that you covered for us. That’s why I came personally to deliver the drugs to you.” Otto’s expression lightened up at the mention of the drugs.

She opened her palm, and Otto eagerly grabbed the bottle of pills from her hand. Marina had never seen Otto so anxious and overjoyed.

Otto frowned after he counted the pills. “Where are there only 30 pills?” “The evacuation was too sudden. We weren’t able to take many of the drugs with us. If you want to blame someone, blame Ethan. He’s the one that messed things up.” Marina’s eyes widened when she heard Ethan’s name. She didn’t understand what Ethan had to do with anything.

“Don’t even try to slander him. I know what you’re trying to do. The best I can do for you is cover up your tracks.” Putting away the pills, Otto said, “If you ever commit heinous acts in my country, I’ll be the first to attack your base.” The woman laughed and said, “Understood.” “There’s a lot of heat outside, so keep yourselves hidden. Don’t make things difficult for me. I can’t save you every time.” Waving his hands, he said, “You may leave. Bring me my pills as soon as possible.” “Okay. I’ll be leaving now.” Chapter 364 2/3 Otto walked off with the pills in his hand. Marina caught a glimpse of Otto’s face.

She saw the unbridled joy on his face, like a child with his favorite toy.

What were those pills? Why could they make him so happy?

Marina entered through the door after the woman left. She saw Otto lying on the couch with an cerie smile on his face. Even his eyes were glimmering. He no longer had his usual vigor. Instead, he looked like he had been possessed.

“Grandpa, what pills are you taking?” Otto instantly turned to look at Marina. His expression turned vicious as he said, “Who told you to come in? Get out!” Otto had doted on Marina since she was young. He had never spoken to her like that.

“Grandpa…” Otto regained his senses when he saw that Marina was close to tears. He gestured for her to come over.

“Come here, Marina.” His scary expression was still lingering in Marina’s mind. She slowly walked toward him.

“What happened to you just now, Grandpa?” Otto smiled and asked, “Did I scare you? I was just playing with you. Why haven’t you gone home yet?” “Grandpa, I saw everything. Who is that woman? What are those pills that she gave you? I saw that your complexion was strange just now.

“There isn’t even a label on the bottle. Were you scammed? There are a lot of scammers tricking the elderly into buying health products these days.” “Do you think I’m some sort of country bumpkin? That woman is a friend of mine. She does medical research for a living. These pills aren’t labeled because they aren’t on the market yet.” Marina frowned and said, “They must be problematic if they aren’t on the market yet. Aren’t you afraid that the pills might be bad for you?” “Silly child, that woman is one of the best in the industry. My leg acted up a few years back. She’s the one that healed it.” Marina remembered that Otto was once wheelchair-bound. He was now able to walk with a cane. He was also more energetic than before.

“So, the pills are good for you?” Chapter 364 3/3 “Why would I lie to you? Look at how lively I am now. Do I look like I’ve been poisoned?” “I must’ve been overthinking it. I just thought she was suspicious because of how she dressed and the way she brought up Ethan.” Otto patted Marina’s head. “There are no absolute evils in the world. Her medicine saves lives, so she’s a good person to me. But some of her organization’s research infringed upon some people’s interest and wasn’t being tolerated. So, I helped her a little.” Marina felt like something was wrong, but she couldn’t put her finger on it.

“Okay, Grandpa. I just want you to be well.” “Alright, sweetie. Don’t tell anyone about this. I made a deal with her.” Marina nodded and said, “Alright.” Otto talked with her for a little while before she left.

Marina exited the house but didn’t see the driver anywhere. She was about to call the driver when a car parked at the side of the road honked at her.

She raised her head and saw a black modified off-road vehicle.

The car’s window rolled down to reveal a mask.

The woman was propping her face up with her hand. She said with a drawl, “Can we talk, Ms.

Carlton?” Even though Otto sang her praises, Marina picked up on the cautious look Otto had for her in the beginning.

It was apparent that the woman was waiting for Marina, who spent quite some time in the house. It would mean that the woman had realized she was hiding behind the tree that time. She was an exceptionally vigilant person.

Marina was on guard against her. “Sorry, I’m busy.” Her intuition told her that the woman was trouble and that she shouldn’t approach her lightly.

Chuckling, the woman asked, “Why? Are you afraid of me?” Marina bit her lip and said, “We don’t even know each other. There’s nothing to talk about.” As Marina was about to dial her driver’s number, the woman slowly took off her mask and asked, “How about now? Do you know me now?” Marina dropped her phone the moment she saw the woman’s face. Her eyes were filled with disbelief as she muttered, “This … can’t be. How could it be you

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Even After Death Chapter 365-Olivia immediately sent Chris to the emergency room. “How is he, doctor?” “Don’t worry. It looks like he just fainted from exhaustion. I’ll be able to confirm that after some check-ups.” Olivia was relieved, but she stayed by Chris’ side and poured him a glass of warm water after he woke up.

“Mr. Carlton, didn’t I tell you that your body is in bad shape and that you need to rest?” Shaking his head, Chris said, “I’m fine. I’ve always been healthy.” “No matter how healthy you are, your body won’t be able to take constant allnighters. If you keep this up, you might be gone before Ms. Parker. I’ll call Marina over to take care of you.” Chris grabbed her hand and stopped her. He said with a conflicted expression, “Don’t call her, please. I’d die faster if she was here.

“It’s embarrassing to bring it up, but Chloe had given her all the love she could ever need all these years. It was because her mother died early, and Chloe was separated from you.

“Marina became spoiled because Chloe doted on her too much. I had tried to intervene before, but Chloe would always defend her. And Marina’s become like this because of our failed parenting.” Olivia was the victim of Marina’s antics, yet she was the one who had to comfort Chris.

“Mr. Carlton, don’t be too sad. Things will get better.” “Thanks, Olivia.” Chris’ eyes were full of love as he looked at Olivia. He began to wish that Olivia was his daughter instead.

“If you don’t trust anyone else, I can stay here tonight to take care of Ms. Parker.

Even though we aren’t blood-related, I’ve called her my mom for so many years.” “I’m just happy that you can forgive her and take care of her. She’ll be happy to know this.” “Mr. Carlton, rest well tonight. I’ll handle things for now.” Olivia began to help take care of both Chris and Chloe. She didn’t expect to find herself taking care of them when Chris basically captured her and brought her back here.

She wasn’t sure if it was because Chris reminded her of Jeff or because Chris could help her uncover the truth of her origin.

Chapter 345 The incident happened so many years ago, and there were no leads. Tracking Chloe’s daughter down would take more than a couple of days.

Olivia was anxious, but Chris was even more so. He couldn’t wait to find where Chloe’s daughter was.

Olivia wanted to send Ethan a message telling him that she wasn’t going back after she had calmed Chris down. It was then she realized that she had blocked Ethan’s number a long time ago.

She unblocked his number and gave him a brief description of the situation through text. Ethan replied instantly.

Olivia looked at his reply with a bitter smile. Their past chat logs were still there.

She scrolled up and looked at them. Most of them were her messages to him.

Ethan would barely reply once in every ten messages.

She looked at her messages that were begging for him to come home. It had only been six months since. But Olivia felt like it had been ages.

She put away her phone and returned to Chloe’s ward.

It was unclear what Chloe was thinking about, but she was wiping her tears.

When she saw Olivia entering the ward, she hastily wiped away her tears and smiled at her. “What are you doing back here, Liv?” “Mr. Carlton isn’t looking too good because he’s been staying up every night. I’ll be taking over for him to take care of you tonight.” Chloe quickly said, “There’s no need for that. You should go home and rest. I have caregivers taking care of me. I’ll be fine.” “Mr. Carlton is worried about you. He’s been with you every night you’re here. I have to say, he’s really good to you.” Uneasiness flashed across Chloe’s face. “I’m sorry, Olivia.” “I had blamed you before. I even hated you. Our relationship was over the moment you chose Marina over me.

“But I was able to forgive you after seeing you like this. I don’t have the right to blame Since we can’t be mother and daughter, you can just treat me like a junior.” you.

Chloe started to sob again. She was regretting everything she had done to Olivia.

She said emotionally, “I wonder who your biological mother is. She’s a lucky woman to have a great daughter like you.”

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Even After Death Chapter 366-Olivia stayed by Chloe’s side at the hospital. They were in a private ward with one bed.

It was getting late. Chloe noticed that Olivia was nodding off, so she asked her to get on the bed.

It was a bizarre feeling. Olivia had wanted to sleep in the same bed with her mother for so many years, but she never got the chance. She got what she wanted after they were revealed to be unrelated.

Chloe held Olivia’s hand and said gently, “Liv, I don’t care who my biological daughter is. I still owe you a lot. I’ve been thinking about the past a lot while I’m bedridden here.

“I was horrible to you and Jeff. This illness must be karma. I’m ready to die. I have no regrets in this life. Chris has shown me a lot of love.” The light from the corridor shone on Chloe’s face. Olivia could see a happy smile on her face.

“Liv, I’ll treat you as my daughter even if you hate me and don’t see me as your mother. I wasn’t part of your life in the past. Even when you got divorced and were down in the dumps, I wasn’t there for you. I owe you too much.

“I have some money saved up in a fund. I already went through the procedures of getting it out when your father’s accident happened. I’ve taken the money out and asked Chris to deposit it in a card.” Chloe took a card out from under her pillow and handed it to Olivia. “This is the money I’ve saved up for your wedding. It’s not much, but it’s a token of my affection.” All the resentment Olivia harbored over the years vanished at that very moment.

“I have enough money. I’m just happy that you thought of me.’ “Take the money. At least I’ll feel better that way. Liv, can you do something for me?” “What is it?” With pursed lips, Chloe said slowly, “Can you call me ‘Mom’ one more time?” Olivia paused for a moment, but she still said, “Mom.” “Good… Good girl.” Chloe turned to the side and hugged Olivia, who felt a little uneasy and didn’t move.

“I’m sorry I left you for so long. I love you.” “That’s all I ever wanted,” Olivia said as she hugged Chloe back.

2/2 In Olivia’s dream that night, she was no longer enveloped in darkness. She was back in the alley where the other kids had pushed her into as a kid. They told her that she was a motherless bastard.

In the dream, she stood up with bruises all over and declared, “I have a mother!

She loves me a lot!” She held a smile on her face until the following day. The nurses couldn’t bring themselves to disturb them.

When Olivia woke up, she saw Chloe looking at her lovingly. Chloe brushed her fingers past Olivia’s face and said, “My daughter is so beautiful.” Olivia felt a little shy. “Mom, I’ll definitely find your biological daughter.” “It doesn’t matter if you find her or not. You’ll always be my daughter. I was stupid for neglecting you in the past. Now, I just want to make it up to you in the final days of my life.” Chloe kissed Olivia on the head and said, “Liv, I hope you have a peaceful life.” Tears welled up in Olivia’s eyes. She didn’t tell Chloe that she didn’t have long to live as well.

Although she had lived longer than the doctor’s estimate, her life would be at risk as long as the tumor was still in her body. And when it got worse, she would be gone.

But she didn’t want Chloe to worry, so she said, “Okay.” Olivia got off the bed and helped Chloe to the bathroom to wash up. Comforting Chloe, she told her that things would improve.

“Mom, what do you want to eat? I’ll buy it for you. I’ll cook some chicken soup for you tonight. You’ve never tasted my cooking before.” “It must be so delicious,” Chloe said with a glow in her eyes. “I want to eat matzo ball soup. I haven’t had the chance to eat it for quite some time. I wonder if the shop’s still there.” “Of course, the shop is still there. It’s been around for 20 years. Wait for me, Mom. I’ll buy some for you.” Olivia said a few more words before leaving. An unexpected guest showed up right after Olivia was gone.

The door opened. Chloe thought it would be Chris, but she saw Marina instead.

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Even After Death Chapter 367-Chloe was surprised to see Marina, but her surprise quickly turned into happiness. She had always felt an inexplicable feeling of closeness with her.

“It’s so nice to see you, Marina. Have a seat.” Marina thought Chloe would hate her after what she did last time. But she didn’t see a speck of anger or blame on Chloe’s face. All she saw was joy.

She put down the fruit basket in her hand and said, “I … I’m here to see you. I didn’t mean to do that last time. I was in a bad mood because I lost a game.

That’s why…” “It’s fine. I was never mad at you. But you shouldn’t hold a grudge against your father. He only slapped you because he lost control. I’ve already given him a talking to.” Chloe could see the guilt in Marina’s eyes. That was an emotion she had never seen in Marina before.

Marina didn’t speak. She only stared at Chloe’s face, which had slimmed down a lot.

Chloe was undoubtedly a beautiful woman. Marina could still remember the first time they met. Back then, Chloe was youthful and pretty. She was completely different compared to this frail woman on the bed. Even her head of glossy black hair was graying.

“Do you not resent me for what I did?” It wasn’t the first time Marina abused Chloe. She had thought that Chloe was just pretending to put up with her. But who could pretend for over ten years?

Chloe shook her head and said, “Why would I resent you? You’re still just a kid.” Holding Marina’s hand, Chloe said, “Marina, I know you’ve never liked me. I’ve tried to change your attitude toward me all these years. But I’ve failed, and now I don’t have long to live. Can you do something for me?” Marina looked like she had a lot on her mind. She said in a listless voice, “What is it?” “I know your father will be sad when I’m gone. You’re his only daughter. You have to stay by his side and comfort him. Don’t make him angry anymore.

“I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but I’ve treated you like my birth daughter all these years. I had hoped to see you get married, but I don’t think I’ll be able to do that. I’ve prepared presents for when you and Liv get married. I’ve given Liv her share.

“This is for you and the kids. It’s not much, but it’s a token of my affection.” Marina’s expression grew more upset when she looked at the card on her palm.

Chapter 367 “There’s one last thing. Although I don’t know too much about your grudge with Liv, I’ve heard about it. Liv doesn’t owe you anything. Things have already escalated to this degree, so I won’t say who’s right or wrong.

“I just hope you can let go of the grudge and stop picking on her.” Chloe pleaded, “I beg of you. Please drop this grudge against Liv, okay?” In the past, Marina would have retorted. But as she looked at Chloe, it reminded her of the time Chloe’s clothes were stained with blood. Marina felt sad and couldn’t control her emotions.

She said stiffly, “I got it. You won’t die.” “Death awaits us all. The good thing is that you’re all grown up now. I can go in peace …” Chloe was still talking, but Marina began to feel more and more restless. Then, she abruptly ran out the door.

Chloe sighed sheepishly. She thought Marina ran away because she was tired of her nagging.

Marina ran out of the hospital at full speed. Her whole body was still trembling slightly after she stopped.

When her phone rang, she picked it up. “Hello?” “Did you pull it off?”

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Even After Death Chapter 368-Olivia was back on the street near the Fordham residence. The street had been around for a long time. Some of the shops on the street had become renowned brands. There were a lot of people there, and it was lively.

She went to the matzo ball soup restaurant. The last time she came here was before she got married. There weren’t a lot of customers in the restaurant yet.

The owner saw her and greeted her heartily, “Ms. Fordham, I haven’t seen you in a long time.” “Yeah, and your business is booming as usual.” “It’s all thanks to you. Do you want the usual?” “Yes, I’d like two sets of the usual.” “Alright, please wait for a moment.” Olivia placed her order and went to the store next door to buy some pastries.

Chloe hadn’t eaten these in more than a decade. Olivia wondered if she missed having them.

Olivia headed back to the matzo ball soup restaurant with several bags. In her haste, she accidentally ran into someone.

“I’m so sorry,” she apologized.

Raising her head, she saw a handsome face. She exclaimed, “It’s you!” The man looked at her, and surprise flashed in his eyes. “You…” It was the man that Olivia helped bring to the hospital last time. She was in a rush to visit the cemetery at that time, so she left before he woke up.

“Are you feeling better?” Olivia asked. He still looked a little sickly and weak. His slender frame was dressed in an expensive suit. Even his illness couldn’t conceal the air of elegance he had.

The man didn’t reply. Olivia saw that he was stunned, so she introduced herself, “You fainted the other day. I was the one that brought you to the hospital.” The man came back to his senses and muttered, “You look so much like her.” “What?” “It’s nothing. Thanks for bringing me to the hospital. Are you free? I want to take you out for lunch to thank you for saving my life.” Olivia waved her hand, saying, “There’s no need. It’s just a small deed. I still have something Chapter 368 712 to do, so I’ll be leaving now. But I think you still look a little unwell. You should go get yourself checked.” Olivia was about to walk past the man and leave. Taking a step back, he said, “It might be a small deed for you, but you saved my life. It’s fine if you’re busy. I can wait until you’re free. Here’s my card. You can contact me if you need any help.” He wanted to get her contact information, but he didn’t want her to think he was hitting on her.

Olivia accepted the card and said, “Alright. Talk to you next time. See you.” She quickly left. The man watched as she left while he was lost in thought. She really looked like someone he knew.

A cold breeze blew on him, and he began to cough while covering his mouth.

His assistant, who had parked the car, came to help him walk and said, “Mr.

Avery, the wind is strong right now. Let’s get in the car.

“Alright.” The man turned to look behind him one last time before leaving reluctantly.

While waiting for the matzo ball soup, Olivia looked at the card she was given.

It said on the card: ‘CEO of Atlas International, Avery Fordham.’ Olivia had heard of Atlas International before, even when she was a full-time housewife. It was one of the top ten international companies. She didn’t expect the man she saved on the street to be Avery Fordham.

She had heard Ethan talking about Avery back in the day. But no matter how she looked at him, he looked fatigued and sickly. He even fainted in a foreign country alone.

“Ms. Fordham, here are your two orders of matzo ball soup.” The owner’s voice pulled her back to reality.

“Yes. Thank you,” Olivia said as she collected her thoughts.

She took the food and got in the car. After a short distance, Kelvin said with a frown, “Mrs. Miller, we’re being followed.” Olivia thought that Leia was trying to kill her in broad daylight. Then, she looked at the earview mirror and saw a Bentley Mulsanne. She didn’t think it was an assassin. No one would ttempt to kill someone in a luxury vehicle like that.

‘Don’t be afraid, Mrs. Miller. We’re prepared for situations like this.” Kelvin connected his Bluetooth earpiece and called the other bodyguards.

Someone is tailing us. Handle the situation, and don’t let them escape.

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Even After Death Chapter 369-Kelvin sped up at the next turn. Several cars that were waiting joined the fray.

Olivia looked behirfd and saw the Bentley Mulsanne being in the middle of four cars. It was forced to a stop after several minutes.

Kelvin was hot-headed. After reassuring Olivia, he got out of the car. He wanted to see for himself who had the audacity to tail them.

Although the Bentley Mulsanne was forced to a halt, its tinted windows prevented Kelvin from looking inside.

He knocked on the window cockily and said, “Will you roll down the window yourself or do I need to smash it?” More than a dozen bodyguards surrounded the car. This commotion caused some passersby to look over. They wondered if a fight was about to happen.

The window slowly rolled down. The first thing that came into view was the hand on the man’s knee. There was a sapphire ring on the man’s finger. Even the green suit he wore looked impeccable.

The man’s face was slowly revealed until his eyes met Kelvin’s. Kelvin was a little impulsive, but he was still able to tell who the man in the car was.

“You’re… Mr. Avery.” Kelvin had been to several international finance conferences and had seen Avery a few times before. He exuded an air of unparalleled nobility just by sitting there.

“What business do you have with me?” Avery said while looking at Kelvin coldly.

A chill went down Kelvin’s spine. He didn’t expect to see such an important man.

“I’m so sorry, Mr. Avery. This is a misunderstanding.” “A misunderstanding?” Avery smiled coldly. It was apparent that he didn’t believe Kelvin.

Kelvin didn’t want to cause trouble for Ethan and wanted to explain himself.

Suddenly, Olivia said, “It’s indeed a misunderstanding, Mr. Avery.” Avery’s cold expression faded instantly. He even got out of his car.

Olivia explained to him, “It hasn’t been peaceful around me lately. My family is worried about me, so we thought that I was being targeted by criminals. I’m so sorry, Mr.

Avery.” “So that’s the case. It’s my fault. I was so focused on trying to repay you and ended up causing 2/2 trouble.” Kelvin felt uneasy when he saw how quickly Avery’s attitude changed. Avery was famous for being a wealthy bachelor. He hoped that Avery hadn’t set his sights on Olivia.

That would be terrible news for Ethan. He was already divorced from Olivia. It wouldn’t matter if Avery was just another regular man, but he wasn’t.

Kelvin intentionally looked at Olivia, asking, “Mrs. Miller, do you know each other?” Olivia knew what Kelvin was trying to do. “We’ve met twice.” “This lady saved my life. She was in a rush just now, and I forgot to ask her name. I saw her getting in the car, and I followed after her. I’m sorry for causing you trouble.” “You don’t have to be so polite, Mr. Avery. It’s nothing. I have the same last name as you. I’m also a Fordham.” Avery’s eyes lit up. “What a happy coincidence. Do you have…” Before he could finish his sentence, Olivia’s phone rang. It was a call from Chris. She wondered if he had found out about her origin.

Olivia quickly said, “I’m sorry, but I have to go.” Olivia got in the car and left in a hurry while Avery stood where he was.

“Mr. Avery, aren’t you here to look for Ms. Quinn? Why are you interested in this stranger?” Avery said calmly, “She looks like someone I know. Go look into her. Find out who she is.” “Yes, Mr. Avery. Considering your health, you should return to the hotel and rest.

We’ll inform you as soon as we have any updates on Ms. Quinn’s situation.”

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Even After Death Chapter 370-Olivia returned to the hospital in a hurry. Chloe had been taken away for emergency treatment. Chris stood listlessly in front of the operating room’s door.

Olivia was still holding the various bags of food. She asked, “What’s going on, Mr. Carlton? She looked fine when I left. She even told me she wanted to eat matzo ball soup. Why is she in there?” Chris looked at the bags Olivia was carrying and choked. “She… She suddenly started to bleed a lot.” Olivia quickly put everything down and held his hand. Chris’ hands were rough.

Calluses covered his palms and knuckles. A brave man like him was shivering in fright.

Olivia comforted him, saying, “Mom will be fine, Mr. Carlton. You need to pull yourself together.” Fear flashed in Chris’ eyes. He shook his head frantically. “It’s different this time.

You didn’t see how much blood was flowing. It’s very likely that she might not survive this.” Olivia furrowed her brows. She was a medical student. She knew something was fishy.

“Did anyone visit mom after I left? It’s weird because she wasn’t terminal when the leukemia was diagnosed. She has been hospitalized since then. Although her condition would worsen over time, it wouldn’t suddenly worsen to such a degree without reason.” “What do you mean, Olivia?” Olivia saw that Chris had calmed down, so she started to analyze the possibilities.

“Mr. Carlton, my dad was hospitalized six months ago. His health was getting better. All aspects of his condition had stabilized.

“In the time it took the caregiver to buy him breakfast, he was rushed to the emergency room. His life was saved, but he became comatose.” Olivia paused for a while, then continued, “Initially, I thought it was just his condition becoming worse. But then, many things happened, and I realized that someone plotted everything-from his traffic accident to his current state. The same goes for my kidnapping.” “So you think whatever is happening to Chloe is caused by someone?” “It’s a possibility.” Chris’ face fell. “I’ll have someone look into it now.” As soon as he said that, Marina ran over in a hurry. She said anxiously, “Dad, what’s about the sight of Marine. “We are hers I AAA Maxwisty was scared and culled the decor An how grow how the colon, saying “Sedit this to her?

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