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Even After Death Chapter 431-Ethan smiled sheepishly and said, “Dad, I did something that upset her. But don’t worry, I’ll be sure to get her forgiveness.” “Good man. I knew you still loved her.” Ethan’s attitude reassured Jeff. “It’s hard to meet someone you love who loves you back.
“You and Olivia are lucky to have found each other. Do not squander it.” “I know that, dad. I’ll never let her down.” Jeff smiled gently, saying, “You don’t have to trouble yourself by massaging my legs.
“You’re the CEO of a huge company. People will make fun of you if they see you doing this.” “I’m just helping out my father-in-law. There’s nothing wrong with that. Just focus on getting better, dad. Leave the rest to me.
“If you don’t like the rose, I can get someone to plant some orchids. I’ll take you for a walk after your legs get better.” “Okay. I’m happy to know that’s what you think.” It was already 10:00 pm when Ethan left Jeff’s room.
The light in Olivia’s room was still on. She was reading a medical book on the bed when he entered the room.
Olivia didn’t even look at him when he walked in.
Ethan went next to her and turned up the light a little. He said gently, “It’s bad for your eyes if it’s too dim.” Olivia closed her book and rolled her eyes at him. She fell back onto the bed and covered her head with the blanket.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Ethan usually left the room when she did that, but not today. Olivia could sense him sitting down on the side of the bed.
Ethan said softly, “I’m getting married to Marina, Liv.” “I know. I’m not your mom. You don’t have to report to me.” Olivia started to feel stuffy in the blankets, so she popped out for some air. She saw Ethan’s back facing her. He looked devastated.
She quickly drove the thoughts from her mind. She couldn’t afford to feel bad for Ethan, or misfortune would befall her.
Chapter 431 2/2 Ethan stared at the streetlamp outside the window.
The weather was becoming warm, and moths had started to appear. They were fluttering their wings under the light.
“Liv, I don’t love her. I never did,” Ethan murmured like he knew she wouldn’t believe him.
“My feelings for Marina were never affection. There was only responsibility. In fact, I …” Olivia suddenly felt her stomach churning. She got off the bed and ran toward the bathroom.
She leaned over the toilet, retching.
Her stomach was churning violently, but she couldn’t vomit no matter how hard she tried.
Ethan quickly went over and asked, “What’s wrong, Liv?” Olivia rinsed her mouth with some water and glared at Ethan.
“Don’t talk to me. The sight of you makes me want to throw up.
Ethan was rendered speechless.
“I am not interested in your relationship with Marina. I wish you a long and fulfilling marriage. Now, get out of my sight.” Ethan looked like he had something to say, but he sighed and left.
“Get some rest. I’ll get out of your hair.” After he shut the door lightly, Olvia sat on the bed and spaced out.
After some thought, she went after him.
Ethan’s eyes lit up in delight when he saw her coming out. “Liv, you …” “You’d better keep this from my father. I don’t want anything to upset him when he’s still recovering.
“Understood,” Ethan said with disappointment.
Olivia didn’t pay the retching any mind. But in the following days, she started to gag at the sight of the oil glistening on the food.
Then, the retching became actual vomiting, and she lost her cool.
She hadn’t taken any medicine since she came back from the island. Her stomach hadn’t bothered her in a long time.
She thought her illness was back, but the vomiting only grew worse.
It didn’t seem like a stomach illness. It felt more like what happened when she got pregnant. The thought chilled her to the core.
After she gave birth to the dead baby and had massive bleeding, doctors told her she damaged her body.
It would be hard for her to get pregnant in the future.
She never took the time to care for her health in the past two years. And she had only done it once with Ethan that day when he was sick. It happened on a safe day.
She remembered what her doctor told her, so she didn’t take any birth control pills.
Olivia couldn’t believe that she was pregnant just like that.
Although she thought it was unlikely, she felt more panicked when she realized her period was two weeks late.
She put her hand on her chest and comforted herself. It was okay.
Her periods had never been on time. It could come the next day. She shouldn’t get so paranoid.
“Olivia?” Jeff’s voice came from behind her and made her jump a little.
Jeff rolled over in his wheelchair and said with concern, “You haven’t been eating much lately. What’s wrong? Did something happen?” “I’m fine, dad.” Olivia quickly smiled and said, “The new orchids are here. Let’s take a look. It’s a huge batch of flowers this time round.
The concern in Jeff’s eyes grew. He could see that his daughter was troubled, but she didn’t tell him anything.
Ethan was generous. He dug up a plot of land in the garden of roses to plant the orchids that Jeff liked.
Olivia could feel Jeff’s gaze on her. So she picked up a shovel and started to plant the flowers with the servants.
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Even After Death Chapter 432-Her hands were working, but her mind was thinking about what she would do if she were pregnant.
Olivia had lost a child before, so she craved a child of her own more than anyone.
But the baby in her was from Ethan, who was about to get married to someone else.
She hated Ethan with every fiber of her being. She couldn’t possibly bear his child.
Olivia inhaled sharply. She was deep in thought and didn’t notice that she was close to a rose bush.
She came back to her senses after a thorn had pricked her finger.
She stared blankly at the tip of her finger that was bleeding.
Someone quickly dashed over and put her finger in his mouth to suck the blood out.
Ethan’s disapproving voice rang from above, “Why are you so careless? You only have one good arm.
“You should rest and recover. Let the servants handle the manual labor.” Olivia withdrew her hand from Ethan’s grasp and said with annoyance, “Don’t you have anything better to do?” She noticed that Jeff was looking at her and said in a softer tone, “Didn’t I say I’ll take care of my father? Go to work. You don’t have to worry about us.” “Nothing much to do at the office today. I said I would cook for you,” Ethan played along.
Olivia couldn’t bring herself to say any more sweet words to Ethan. She found an excuse and left. “I’ll go wash my hands.” She discreetly pulled her hand out of Ethan’s grasp and hurried to the bathroom.
The servant quickly turned the tap on and squeezed some soap for Olivia.
Olivia instructed coldly, “Squeeze out more and scrub vigorously for me.” The servant slightly hesitantly acknowledged the order and scrubbed her hand until it was red. Olivia didn’t ask the servant to stop, so she said, “Ms. Fordham, your hand is red.” “Okay, you can stop.” The air was filled with the smell of hand soap. Olivia frowned and began to gag.
The servant followed her anxiously and said, “Ms. Fordham, you’ve been looking pale for the past couple of days and vomiting a lot. Are you … pregnant?” Olivia abruptly turned to look at the servant, who explained, “My mother displayed the same symptoms during the early stages of her second pregnancy.
“She had no appetite, and any fragrance would cause her to vomit. I think your symptoms match.”
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Even After Death Chapter 433-Olivia quickly gestured for the servant to be silent. The servant promptly stopped talking.
“What’s your name?” “Mona Synder. You can call me Mona,” she replied obediently.
“What do you do?” Mona replied, “I graduated from college and am a horticulture major, so I came here to tend to the rose garden.” Mona’s eyes were clear and innocent. Olivia had mostly figured out the personality of the servants working in the garden.
Mona never took part in the gossiping that the others did. She would only focus on her job.
“Can you help me with something?” “You’re too polite, Ms. Fordham. You’re the owner of the garden.
“You’re free to order me to do anything. I’ll do my best to help.” Olivia whispered something in her ear and then added, “Don’t tell anyone about it. Can you do that?” “Yes. But… Can I know why? I see that Mr. Miller treats you well. If you really are pregnant, isn’t it a good thing?” Olivia said, “You know he’s getting married, right? Do you want the child to be ridiculed like me?” Mona felt terrible for Olivia. She said, “Understood, Ms. Fordham. I’ll be back soon. I’ll go buy what you need.” Olivia knew she asked the right person. The most important thing for her now was to confirm if she was pregnant.
She spaced out during dinner and didn’t have the appetite to eat. But she had to try and hide it so Ethan wouldn’t get suspicious.
Luckily for her, Ethan was ignoring her the last time she was pregnant. He didn’t see how she suffered from morning sickness.
When she hurled last night, Ethan thought she was just pretending. The possibility of a pregnancy didn’t cross his mind.
Ethan looked at Olivia’s bowl full of uneaten food. He frowned. “Liv, you have to eat something and take care of your health.
“Is there something you want to eat? Let me know.” “I’m just not hungry. Don’t overthink it. I ate too many snacks in the afternoon.
I’m done eating.” Chapter 433 2/2 Olivia had already noticed Mona among the servants.
Her mind was already somewhere else, so she came up with an excuse and left.
Mona handed Olivia the pregnancy tests in the corridor and said, “Ms. Fordham, I was afraid one wouldn’t be accurate enough. So I bought several from different brands.” “Thanks. I’ll transfer you the money later.” “No need for that. This is nothing.” Olivia didn’t keep the banter going. She rushed to the toilet and locked the door.
The last time she used a pregnancy test, she was excited. She had wanted to bear a child for Ethan.
Back then, she would do a test whenever her period was late.
At this moment, Olivia had a heavy heart and conflicting emotions. She cared about having a baby more than anyone else.
Doctors told her it was almost impossible for her to bear a child. She had already given up hope.
But the pregnancy occurred at a most unsuitable time. Olivia felt afraid and uneasy. She wanted the baby, but she also didn’t want it.
Olivia closed her eyes as she waited for the results. She felt tormented.
One moment, she was thinking about what to do if she was pregnant.
The next moment, she told herself it was impossible for her. It was hard for her to get pregnant.
It was unlikely that she got pregnant after once.
The questions keep circling her mind. And she kept doubting herself.
The alarm she set rang. She quickly turned it off and slowly gazed toward the pregnancy test
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Even After Death Chapter 434-Two red lines appeared on the white rectangle. One was dark, and the other was lighter.
Olivia forgot how to breathe when she saw it. Her mind blanked out.
It was real. She was pregnant.
The first emotion she felt was joy. She looked in the mirror and realized she was already in tears.
She had spent one and a half years trying to overcome the despair of losing her baby. But she was pregnant once again.
Olivia was overjoyed but quickly realized it wasn’t the best time to be pregnant.
Even though she survived for half a year, the cancer cells were still in her.
Those were a time bomb. Once triggered, she would be dead along with her child.
But the glow of motherly love appeared on her face when she thought about the baby in her womb.
She couldn’t help but place her left hand on her stomach.
Even though the baby hadn’t formed yet and was just a tiny seed, she couldn’t help but smile.
Her tears fell onto the sink as she muttered, “Baby, is that you? Have you come back to mommy?” She had been consumed by nightmares for over a year. There would always be a baby calling out for her in the nightmares.
And now, the baby is back. Olivia felt indescribable joy. She had yet another reason to be alive.
Olivia swore to herself that she would protect her baby with her life. She went through an emotional roller coaster in the span of ten minutes.
She readjusted her emotions and walked out of the toilet. There was a hint of determination on her face. Being a mother gave her newfound strength. She had someone she needed to protect again.
She was met with Ethan’s prying gaze as she left the toilet. She reflexively jumped back in fright. She looked at him with discontent.
“What are you doing here?” Ethan would usually be doing rehabilitation exercises with Jeff at that hour.
“Liv, you haven’t been looking good lately. I also heard you haven’t been eating much. So I got a doctor to come check on you.” Olivia said coldly, “I lose my appetite whenever I see you.” Ethan said sadly, “You used to say you wanted to eat with me.’ “I didn’t know you had a lunatic for a sister then.” Chapter 434 2/2 Ethan was at a loss for words. The things Leia did to Olivia were unforgivable, and they caused a chasm to form between the two of them.
“Liv, I told you Leia will never trouble you again. I don’t expect you to forgive her.
I just wish you could be happier.” Olivia smiled coldly and said, “You want me to be happy? Sure, just kill your sister or yourself.” “Liv…” “Fuck off. Get out of my sight. I’m okay. I am in better health than anyone.” Olivia drove Ethan away. He could see that something was wrong. Olivia was more bad-tempered than before.
He thought that Olivia was upset because of his upcoming wedding.
Ethan sighed and went to look for Jeff.
Jeff knew what happened when he saw the defeated look on Ethan’s face. “Did she shut you out again?
“Tell me, what did you do to make her angry? It’s been so long, but her attitude toward you hasn’t improved.” “There’s … a misunderstanding between us.
“If it’s a misunderstanding, then explain it to her. A married couple shouldn’t keep fighting for so long.” Ethan smiled sheepishly and said, “But she doesn’t allow me to explain myself.” He tried to explain his relationship with Marina to Olivia several times. She never gave him the chance.
“Ethan, you’re an adult. I know both of you were sad about the baby that died.
“Have you ever thought of having another baby with her? If there’s a baby, she’ll not stay angry at you, for the baby’s sake.” Ethan muttered to himself. “Have another baby?”
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Even After Death Chapter 435-Ethan tried to picture himself asking Olivia to bear his child again. He could see her with her arms crossed.
She would say with an icy smile, “A baby? Sure, as soon as you or your sister is dead.” Most of their conversations lately had become like that.
“Why aren’t you dead yet?” “Why are you here if you’re still alive?” “The weather is nice today. Why don’t you die? Is it because you haven’t found a suitable burial spot?” “Ethan, I saw a nice spot today. You should be buried there.” “If you don’t want to die alone, why don’t we do it together? Would you feel better about dying then?” Ethan could only see mocking smiles on her face. The love she once had was gone entirely.
Even so, he was content. At least he could still see her every day.
After Ethan had finished helping with Jeff’s rehabilitation, he went to Olivia’s room again.
He saw her putting her hand on her stomach when he walked in.
She was talking inaudibly and had a gentle smile on her face.
Her expression soon became cold when she noticed him. Even her voice became shrill. “Didn’t you learn how to knock?” She was like a hedgehog curled up in defense and always on guard against him.
“Sorry.” Ethan exited the room and knocked on the door. He smiled bitterly and felt like a stranger in his own home. But he had no choice. He and his sister owed Olivia too much.
He said patiently, “May I come in?” Olivia’s annoyed voice came from inside the room, “You may not. Go away.” Ethan entered the room anyway. Olivia raised her eyebrow and said, “You’re shameless.” Ethan ignored the evil eye she was giving him and approached her. “Liv, I just want to see you more.’ “Stop looking at me. You make me want to throw up.” Olivia gave her morning sickness an excuse.
Ethan sighed and said, “Even so, I want to be with you a little longer.” “Don’t blame me if I vomit on you.” She wasn’t trying to scare him but rather stating a fact. She couldn’t control herself when she started Chapter 435 to vomit.
Ethan ignored her words and got closer with a tablet.
“Liv, these are the newest designs for the coming season. See if there’s anything you like.” Ethan could’ve just bought everything and given it to her, but he wanted to bridge the distance between them this way.
He was too busy to go shopping with her in the past, and she would be considerate and lie in his embrace with a tablet. She would ask him to pick something out for her.
2/2 Back then, she was docile and always put him first. She would never do anything that would put him on the spot.
Ethan thought Olivia would make fun of her, but she actually turned and looked.
“This one, then.” Ethan said happily, “I’ll place an order now.” Then Olivia added, “Marina would look good in that on your wedding day. Oh, wait. I forgot her legs were crippled.
She probably couldn’t stand during the wedding and would only sit in her wheelchair.” Ethan was at a loss for words.
It was like Olivia’s new favorite pastime to find ways to annoy Ethan. He restricted her freedom so she would try and make his life difficult.
“I think you should check out what wheelchair suits her better and not the skirt.
“You can make additional preparations if her recovery doesn’t go as planned.
You should prepare a stretcher, too.” Ethan didn’t know what to say.
“Remember to get some journalists to talk about how deeply in love you are.
That you stuck with your seriously injured fiancée and got married even though she had to be on a stretcher.” “Does talking like this really give you joy, Liv?” Olivia smiled and said, “Why wouldn’t I be? You built your happiness on my pain back then. Now I realize how good that feels.”
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Even After Death Chapter 436-Ethan didn’t feel upset when Olivia ridiculed him. He only felt terrible.
Olivia used to be a bright and sunny person. He was the reason she became this way.
“As long as you’re happy.” Olivia thought he would defend Marina because she crossed the line.
She didn’t expect Ethan to be all smiles still. His temper was better than before.
“Of course I’m happy. But you seem to bring misfortune to your wives.
“Your ex-wife has a broken arm. Your wife-to-be is disabled. Both broken women, your wives.” Ethan was at a loss for words.
Olivia felt better when she saw his face getting flushed.
“Alright, I want to rest now. Get out.” “I’ll leave you alone now.” Ethan left the room slowly and got someone to bring Olivia supper. She had no appetite but thought about the baby in her womb.
She treasured this baby even more because she had already lost a baby before.
She forced herself to eat, but she underestimated the baby.
The vomiting was worse than the last time. She began to gag as soon as the food entered her mouth.
Mona patted her back tenderly and said, “Ms. Fordham, this won’t do. You’re throwing up whatever you eat. You need to see a doctor.” “There’s no need for that. You have to keep it a secret. Don’t tell anyone, okay?
“This is normal. I used to have morning sickness as well.” Mona looked like she wanted to say something else but didn’t. “I’ll get you some more food. You can’t keep this up. Your body can’t take it.” Olivia nodded. No matter how uncomfortable her body felt, as long as it was for the child’s sake, she was determined to persevere.
No matter how often she had to eat and vomit, she was determined to endure it.
She just hoped that this baby would live to see the sun.
Olivia began to wonder if her baby was a boy or a girl. No matter the gender, it would still be her precious baby.
Chapter 436 2/2 She will give her life to give birth to the baby.
Whenever she thought about the baby, she would look more gentle, like she was enveloped in a motherly glow.
She would do a pregnancy test every morning in the past few days. The red lines were getting more and more prominent.
The pregnancy was inevitably confirmed.
Olivia wanted an ultrasound at the hospital to see if the baby was healthy.
Even though Ethan didn’t restrict her from doing so, she couldn’t just go to a gynecologist.
As she wondered how she would pull it off, an opportunity presented itself.
Everly finally collapsed after multiple days of overtime work. Olivia took this chase to buy things and visit her at the hospital.
As soon as she entered the room, Everly complained about how messed up her superior was and how he treated her inhumanely.
After that, she began to complain about Ethan. Everly received a wedding invitation from Marina.
“Liv, do you think Marina is insane? She’s bedridden, but she still wants to get married.” Olivia smiled bitterly and said, “This is what she has been dreaming of.” “Will you be okay with Ethan marrying another woman?” Everly was worried about Olivia. She was scared that Olivia might be suicidal.
With an icy expression, Olivia said slowly, “Silly, he’s just a man who hurt me repeatedly. Why would I care? I’ll never look back.” “That’s exactly what I want to hear. I was afraid you still had feelings for him.” “Thinking back, I just feel like I was an idiot.”
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Even After Death Chapter 437-Everly patted Olivia on the shoulder. “Liv, I know you too well. It’s the same as back when I scrounged for money to buy a house for that jerk.
“Almost everyone has been through silly times when they thought love was the only thing to live for.
“Look, I’m focusing on earning money now, and I’m equally satisfied.” The two recalled their youthful times, and they felt much better.
Licking her lips, Everly said, “Liv, I’m kinda thirsty. Peel an apple for me, will you?” She continued without missing a beat, “I still remember when I first got to know you. You didn’t even know how to peel an apple back then.
“When we visited our teacher, you peeled so much of the apple that only the core was left.
“We even laughed at your knife skills. Then, for the sake of Ethan, you-” Before Everly finished speaking, she saw Olivia suddenly extending her right hand. As Olivia’s palm lowered weakly, Everly’s voice came to an abrupt stop.
“Sorry, Eve. I can’t peel the apple for you. I’ll go get the nurse.” Everly grabbed Olivia’s arm, her eyes reddening in an instant. “Who did this?” “It’s a long story…” “Let’s cut it short, then. Was it Ethan? Is he crazy? How could he injure your hand? You’re going to be a doctor, for goodness’ sake!” Everyone knew about Olivia’s dream to be a doctor. But Ethan was the only one who didn’t care about 1.
Olivia didn’t want Everly to be sad, so she tried her best to put on a calm appearance.
“It was a little complicated back then.’ The calmer Olivia was, the more Everly’s heart ached.
Everly had always been a cheerful woman, but now, her tears dripped onto the back of Olivia’s hand.
Her voice was shaking as she said, “How could he do that? How could he…” To Everly, Olivia was like an idol. Olivia was good-looking, and she was also very talented.
She also had many other skills, like singing, dancing, playing the piano, and playing chess.
Back in high school, she often represented her school, participating in piano competitions.
She would wear a formal dress, her slender hands dancing on the piano keys as the light shone on top of her.
Chapter 437 Olivia was like a brilliant star. No one could take their gaze off of her.
She was a talented woman, favored by the heavens. Everly couldn’t believe how Olivia could end up like this.
It was like a shiny pearl dropped into the mud. Her body was no longer shining as mud tainted her.
At that sight, Everly was heartbroken. She couldn’t stop sobbing, and she would rather be the one getting hurt instead.
“Don’t cry, Eve. It doesn’t hurt anymore. I mean it.” “How can that not hurt?” Everly carefully took Olivia’s hand. “In the past, even if you get a small cut on your finger, Mr. Fordham would get so nervous. He would send you to the hospital right away.
“Even the doctor laughed and said that if you came any later, the cut would’ve healed. But now, your hand…” In the past, whenever Olivia was with the Fordhams and Ethan, she was greatly pampered.
Olivia put on a self-mocking smile. “We’ll all grow up. We’ll have to endure sufferings we’ve never experienced before. Everything is fair in life.” “Stop smiling, Liv. It breaks my heart. I’d rather you cry.
“There’s no one else here, and I won’t laugh at you. Stop pushing yourself so hard.” Olivia reached out her left hand, wiping the tears from Everly’s face. “Don’t cry.
This expression doesn’t suit you at all.
“Didn’t you tell me that as long as I don’t die, I’ll have to live my life to the fullest?
“It’s just one hand. Also, the doctor told me that I wouldn’t make it past six months, but it has been more than six months since then. We’ll have hope as long as we’re still alive.” Everly replied, “Yes, we’ll only have hope when we’re alive. Even if someone has to die, it’ll be those jerks!” Olivia smiled. “That’s more like it. I have good news and bad news for you.
Which would you like to hear first?”
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Even After Death Chapter 438-Everly sniffled, looking at Olivia in bewilderment. “The good news.’ Olivia slowly touched her tummy. As she lowered her gaze, her face was filled with gentleness.
“I’m pregnant.” “What?” Everly almost choked on her saliva. “What about the bad news?” “It’s Ethan’s child.” It took a long time for Everly to digest this news. She gaped, unsure of what to say.
After a long while of calming down, Everly finally spoke up. “So he chose to get married to Marina while you’re pregnant?
“Is there something wrong with him? Does he seriously have to get married to her?” Olivia shook her head. “He doesn’t know that I’m pregnant. In reality, he doesn’t even know that he slept with me.” “So you did in vitro fertilization?” Everly blinked. “He’s good-looking, yes, but he’s not the only handsome man in this world.
“Why don’t you broaden your horizons a little? You could’ve gotten a prettier baby.” Olivia said, “Oh, come on. He was ill and feverish when he slept with me. He wasn’t conscious at all.” “Goodness, that jerk had a child just by dreaming! What are you planning to do, then? Don’t tell me you want to give birth to the baby.” Olivia said, “Yes, I want to give birth to the baby.” As soon as Olivia said that, Everly rejected the idea. “Liv, you’re crazy! You can’t do that!
“Have you thought about it? The baby might speed up the growth of the tumor.
“You’re in ill health, but most of the nutrients you get will go to the placenta.
You’ll likely die before the baby is even born.” Olivia replied, “Eve, I know all that.” “If you do, then there’s even less reason for you to risk it. I know that you can’t get over your previous child, but this isn’t the time to be acting rashly.
“Your condition finally stabilized. You might even get through the five years without any problems. Can you wait until then to get pregnant?” Olivia shook her head. “You’ve never been a mother, so you don’t know the feeling of having a budding life in your body. I couldn’t protect his older brother, so I want to protect him this time.” Chapter 438 2/2 Everly talked so much that her mouth was getting dry, but Olivia wouldn’t hear a word of it.
It made sense. Olivia had finally moved on from the past. She was happy about it, so she wouldn’t have the heart to harm this child.
“Since you’ve already made your decision, I have nothing to say.” “Liv, I don’t have another choice. I thought that I would never have another child in my life again, but fate has blessed me with this gift.” “What are you going to do if your tumor gets bigger?” “We’ll cross that bridge when we get there. To be honest, I don’t know what will happen in the future, either.
“But at least, right now, I want to bear the responsibilities of a mother.” Everly sighed. “Good riddance.” “Eve, I came to visit you today, but I also want to ask you for help.” “Go ahead. I’ll do everything I can to help you.” “I want to get an examination to see if the child is healthy. But I don’t want Ethan to know about it.” “What do I do with you?” Reaching out, Everly touched Olivia’s tummy. “Then I, the godmother, will protect this child as well.
“I’ll talk to Calvin and ask him to help us out. Let’s pretend that I’m pregnant instead.” Olivia smiled. “Thank you, Eve.” “No need for thanks. I’m the baby’s godmother, aren’t I?”
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Even After Death Chapter 439-Under Everly’s cover, Olivia entered the ultrasound room.
On the surface, she was accompanying Everly to get an examination.
But in reality, she was the person who lay on the bed and rolled up her clothes.
The female middle-aged doctor was very gentle. “Don’t worry, I’ll examine the baby thoroughly for you.” Smiling, Everly said, “We owe Calvin another favor now.” The cold probe slid around the surface of her tummy. Olivia was both nervous and anxious.
She had been in ill health for the past six months. She even had chemotherapy six months ago, so she didn’t know if it would affect the child.
“Doctor, how’s the child developing?” The doctor chuckled. “They’re still too small, so I can’t be sure yet.
“Still, the gestational sac is at a normal size so far, and there are no signs of ectopic pregnancy.
“Everything is normal, so don’t worry too much.” “Thank you, doctor.” “You’re welcome. Remember to maintain a good mood. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and take folic acid every day, understand?” Olivia thanked the doctor profusely. The doctor waved her hand. “Come back for a checkup when the child has grown a little more.
“Don’t do any strenuous activities for the time being. The first three months are the riskiest, after all.
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Seeing how happy Olivia was, Everly’s mood improved a lot as well.
“Look at you! I haven’t seen your smile in forever. You’re smiling right up to your ears!
“You’re a mother again, so think twice before doing anything in the future. Don’t get mad because of Ethan.” “I know. I have to live for my child’s sake.” Everly felt a hint of bitterness in her heart. Reaching out, she hugged Olivia as she choked.
“Please be safe. Don’t be sad about anything, and remember to smile every day.
Chapter 439 2/3 “Give birth to the child in one piece, please. I want to pamper him as his godmother.” Olivia replied, “I will.” “Call me if anything happens. You can always depend on me.” “Okay, got it.” The two held each other, sobbing. Then, a knock sounded on the door.
A man in a suit and leather shoes was standing at the entrance. There was even a bouquet made of real cash in his hand.
“Did I come at a bad time?” Frustrated, Everly roared, “Shut up if you know that you came at a bad time.
Why are you so eager to prove that you’re not—” Before she could utter the word “mute,” she suddenly realized that something was off.
She looked at the handsome man standing at the door.
“Oh, look who’s here! My loveable and wonderful boss!” She hastily dried her tears with her sleeve. Then, she strode toward the man.
When she passed by a stool, she even crouched and wiped it with her sleeve as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
She was being extremely obvious about pleasing him.
“Oh, Mr. Synder, you shouldn’t have brought presents. You could’ve just come bare-handed! I’m so flattered!” With a faked, flattered expression on her face, she reached out and took the money.
She even muttered, “You must be tired from holding this bouquet, Mr. Synder.
“I’m not afraid of labor, so allow me to do all the dirty work.” Grinning, Everly placed the bouquet inside a cabinet. She mumbled, “You have great taste, Mr. Synder.
“Only real cash carries weight like that. But it must be quite tiring to fold them.” She behaved like a bona fide money-grubber. Olivia was stunned at the sight.
This was the strict boss Everly complained about every day, a villain in her dictionary.
Sensing Olivia’s gaze, the man finally looked at her.
Hastily drying her tears, Olivia said politely, “Hi, I’m Everly’s friend, Olivia Fordham. Eve often tells me about you.’ “Oh? What does she usually say about me?” Chapter 439 Everly stiffened. Smiling, Olivia said, “She says that you’re very accomplished at a young age. “You’re also a capable leader and a role model for us. She respects you very much.”
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Even After Death Chapter 440-If Everly were the one saying those things, she would look like she was spouting nonsense. It would all sound like lies.
But when Olivia was the one saying it, it rang truer than solid cash.
She had the air of a noble and elegant young lady. She looked like she came from a respected family, which was a far cry from the talkative Everly.
Everly gave her good friend a thumbs up in her heart. She had to give it to Olivia, who had painted a good image of her in front of her boss right away.
“You’re too kind, Ms. Fordham. I heard Hilton mention about you as well. As expected, seeing is believing.
“Ms. Fordham, you’re such a noble character. It’s hard to imagine someone as brash as Hilton would be friends with you.” Everly glared at him. She didn’t mind if he praised Olivia, but she would have none of his insults.
Walking up to Olivia, the man extended his hand.
“My name is Henry Synder. Nice to meet you.” He had extended his right hand. Olivia glanced at him, feeling a little troubled.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Synder. Believe me, I want to, but I can’t.” Henry’s gaze fell upon her lowered palm. A look of shock flashed across his eyes.
He probably didn’t expect a pretty and elegant woman to have problems with her right hand.
He quickly switched hands, then shook Olivia’s hand a little before letting go.
Olivia didn’t feel inferior at all. Staring at him with a clear gaze, she said, “Eve is a hardworking person who can endure hardship. She’s also a very orderly woman, “If you value her greatly, Mr. Synder, you won’t be disappointed.” Since Olivia had put it like that, it wouldn’t do for Henry to say the opposite.
Henry had no choice but to play along. “It’s true; Ms. Hilton is a patient and responsible assistant.” “Great. Eve, I won’t bother you anymore. Maybe Mr. Synder has something to talk to you about. I’ll be leaving now.” Everly looked at Olivia worriedly. “Be careful on your way home.” “Okay. You don’t have to see me off.” Nodding at Henry, Olivia said, “Goodbye.” Chapter 440 2/2 “Take care, Ms. Fordham.” Everly was so shocked that her eyeballs threatened to fall out of the sockets.
She had never seen Henry being so gentlemanly before.
“My best friend is pretty, right?” “Yes. She’s prettier than you. And gentler, too.” Everly widened her eyes. She was beginning to suspect that he wasn’t here to visit her; he was here to piss her off instead.
Seeing her furious expression, Henry chuckled. “Alright, to be honest, I knew her.” “Huh?” Henry dropped a hint. “She is someone’s sweetheart.” Everly instantly sensed some gossip waiting to be revealed. She nudged Henry with her elbow. “Who is it? Do I know him?” From the corner of her eye, she spotted the folic acid Olivia forgot to take with her. Everly’s expression changed as she grabbed the two boxes of folic acid.
“Hold on, Mr. Synder. I’ll be right back.” With that, she dashed outside.
Rubbing his chin, Henry had an intrigued look in his eyes.
He dialed a number. Soon, a familiar male voice sounded from the other end of the line. It sounded exhausted.
“What’s the matter, you workaholic?” “Can’t I contact you even if nothing is going on? Guess who I saw at the hospital today.” “My wife.” Henry chuckled. “That’s right. But I’m curious. Why would the woman of your life have a broken hand? Who did it?” The other end of the line was silent for a long while. “I did it.” Henry stopped smiling. “Are you crazy?” “It was an accident.” “Makes sense. You can’t possibly hurt her on purpose. Still, aren’t we friends enough? You didn’t even tell us about the good news.” Ethan widened his eyes. “What good news?” “Are you still pretending that you don’t know? She’s pregnant again, right?”
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