Chapter 254
Even After Death
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.
âWhat did I say? The position you get from sleeping around wonât 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 couldnât. So, she tried to harm Olivia on
several occasions.
Olivia was mad at the moment. Straightening herself, she retorted, âDid you forget to brush your teeth
before leaving the house today? It stinks.â
âWhat did you say?â Claraâs sleek eyebrows creased as the look in her eyes turned sharp.
Olivia met her gaze coldly. âOf 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?
âCan you hear me this time? If not, Iâll get someone to carve my words on your tombstone.â
Clara was a team leader, after all. She had never met a newbie who talked to her like this. Her
expression instantly changed.
Olivia couldnât 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 couldnât see his figure from that height.
It felt like a barrier that kept them apart. Since the beginning, they werenât 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, Oliviaâs life slowed down. Every day, she would spend long hours staying by
Jeffâs 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, âMs. Fordham, even though
your condition isnât great, your body tolerates medication well.
âAfter 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.â
For cancer patients, five years was a critical period. If they didnât relapse within five years after the
treatment, they could relax and take it easy.
âWhen is the surgery?â
Dr. Scott replied, âThis Friday. Our hospital was originally lacking in resources to deal with tumors. But
Dr. Rogers had asked that you be treated well, after all.
âMoreover, your condition canât afford any delays, so we managed to adjust the schedule for you.â
Olivia mumbled, âFriday⦠It was also the day of Ethan and Marinaâs engagement.â
âIs there a problem, Ms. Fordham?â
âNo.â
âThatâs good to hear. Here are some things you should look out for. Please be careful for the next few
days.â
Dr. Scott gave her a few sheets of paper. As if remembering something, he asked, âI heard that your
father is staying in the hospital as well.
âWhen the time comes, youâll need a family member to sign the risk acknowledgment letter. Who will be
signing for you, Ms. Fordham?â
Chloeâs face flashed across Oliviaâs mind. She suppressed the bitterness welling up in her throat. âI
donât have any family. Are friends okay?â
âIt would be best if itâs a direct relative or a lover. Youâre married, right? What about your husband?â
âIâm divorced.â
âThen-
â
Olivia interrupted coldly, âI donât have an ex-husband. Iâm a widow.â
Dr. Scott touched his nose awkwardly. âIâm sorry for bringing up a hard past.
â
There wasnât an expression on Oliviaâs face. She didnât look sad at all. âItâs okay. Iâm quite happy that
he died.â