Chapter 247
Even After Death
Keith and Olivia chatted a little about what was going on in their lives. Olivia had always felt guilty for
the fact that Ethan had banished Keith because of her.
Keithâs voice was as gentle as always. He was studying overseas, and he had already gotten used to
the new surroundings.
He even got himself a nice girlfriend. When he returned in a few years, he would take over the position
of head of the hospital. So, his studies werenât entirely a bad thing
He arranged a stomach check-up for Olivia tomorrow.
âOlivia, Iâm truly glad that you can move on and start life anew.â
âIâll try my best to live a good life, Keith. Be it a day or a month, Iâll welcome tomorrow with hope.â
A womanâs voice sounded from the other end of the line. âKeith, I messed up againâ¦â
Smiling, Olivia ended the call. âGo ahead, Keith.â
That night, she finally relaxed. She went and took a bath.
She even poured out some wine for herself after that. Standing on the balcony, she listened to the sea
breeze as she raised her glass.
She shouted at the sea, âOlivia, you have to live on!â
Early the next morning, she took the day off. She put on a simple white dress, then got Everly to come
along to visit their old school.
It had only been a few years, but the surroundings had changed a lot. There were more shops and
buildings near the school
now.
The morning breeze ruffled the girlsâ ponytails and the green shoots on the trees. The birds twittered as
they flew across the blue sky.
Steam rolled out of the roadside stalls, and the delicious smell of food wafted in the air.
The sunlight bounced on Oliviaâs bright face. Everything was just right, and she could finally fall in love
with this broken world again.
Everly chatted with Olivia, talking about interesting things in the past. When she mentioned Josh, a
look of disappointment would appear on Everlyâs face.
Olivia patted her on the shoulder. âEveâ¦â
Everly quickly put on a smile. âIâm fine. Iâm not as weak as you think.
âIâve been quite busy these days. Iâm busy signing stuff and getting used to the new company. Iâm also
trying hard to get close to my colleagues and improve myself.
âI thought I would be sad, but the sadness is taken over by the trivial things in life. Iâve even started to
forget the things I thought I would remember forever.â
Everly took Oliviaâs hand. âLiv, I believe you can do it too. Give yourself some time. You deserve the
best.â
âYes, I believe it too.â
Going to a nearby flower shop, Olivia bought two bouquets. She gave one to Everly. Then, they held
the bouquets against each other.
âCheers to our wonderful life.â
Olivia had her check-up done with the doctor Keith had arranged for her. Once back home, she put the
flowers into a vase.
Looking at the pretty flowers, she smiled.
When she gave herself the flowers, she also vowed to pursue freedom.
The results would be out in 28 hours. Olivia slept soundly that night. The dark sea no longer swallowed
her in her dreams.
Instead, she saw a child running toward her in a field of flowers. The child placed a flower crown on her
head.
âPlease be happy, Mommy.â
Olivia hugged the child. But when she looked at the childâs face, she found herself gazing into Connorâs
eyes.
The dream ended suddenly. Olivia looked at the sunlight outside the window, smiling in exasperation.
âWhy did I dream of that child again?â she wondered.
She drew the curtains back, then reached out to touch the sunlight shining in.
When her heart was warm, she noticed that the sunlight was warm as well.
After getting ready, she went to the company. She was ready for her new journey.
In the lobby, she saw Ethan, who was surrounded by people. It was a stark contrast to her, who was all
alone.
Like many other employees, she greeted him politely, âMr. Miller.â
He nodded, then looked away. He passed by her without emotion.
It was as if the two never knew each other.
She walked toward the crowded elevators meant for everyone else. Ethan headed for his exclusive
elevator instead.
They were like parallel lines that would never meet. This was the relationship they should have.
It was only then that she understood. The most cruel words in this world werenât âIâm sorryâ or âI hate
youâ. They were âWe can never go back to how it was beforeâ.
Olivia pressed the button to close the elevator doors. She completely shut Ethanâs figure out of her life.