Chapter 496
Even After Death
Marina was indeed awake. It wasnât because she was excited, but instead, it was because she was
outraged.
Her people discovered that Ethan drove to a villa not long ago. It wasnât Miller property, but it was
heavily guarded. It was obvious that Olivia was there.
Her husband went to his ex-wifeâs home the night before their wedding. Marina couldnât hold back
anger anymore. She decided that Olivia had crossed the line, so she was prepared to get back at
her
her.
Ethan didnât leave Oliviaâs room. Even if Olivia hated his guts, he stubbornly sat by her bedside for the
entire night.
The moonlight shone on him and made him glow. Olivia could see his bandaged hand in the dim light,
but she didnât ask about it. In the end, she could no longer fight the drowsiness and fell asleep.
Ethan lay down next to her, fully dressed. He thought about everything he had gone through with Olivia.
He didnât know what went wrong and caused them to drift apart.
Even if their relationship was on thin ice, Ethan still couldnât bring himself to cut ties completely.
The sun rose. Ethan looked at Olivia, who was still sleeping. He kissed her gently on the forehead
before leaving.
The rising sun brought about a new day. Everything was basked in the warm morning sun. Those in
slumber slowly began to wake.
A personâs arrival broke the peace of the manor.
âYouâve got the wrong place. Thereâs no one with the last name Fordham here,â the security guard said
sternly.
Ethan had specifically said that no outsiders were allowed into the house. Even though the man was
dressed nicely, the security guards wouldnât be able to bear the consequences if something happened
to Olivia.
The man in the suit wore an easy-going smile. He said, âIâm friends with Ms. Fordham. Iâm here to give
her an invitation.â
âI donât care who youâre friends with. Get lost. I said thereâs no one here with that name.â
âI know Ms. Fordham is here. Itâs a happy occasion for my employer today. Sheâd be sad if her old
friend, Ms. Fordham, couldnât attend. Can you please help me out and let me see Ms. Fordham? At
least let me ask if she wants to go.â
âGet lost before I kick you out.â
As the security guard was yelling, Jeff, who was tending to the garden, walked over. âWhoâs your
employer, and whatâs the occasion?â
The man didnât know who Jeff was, but he quickly took out the invitation when he saw a chance.
âThis is the wedding invitation that my employer has prepared specifically for Ms. Fordham. She really
wishes that Ms. Fordham could attend.â
âAlright, you can go now. Iâll hand it to her.â
âThanks.â
Jeff took the invitation and went back to trimming the bushes. After some trimming, he reckoned that
Olivia would be awake. So, he washed his hands and took the invitation out. He looked at it and
thought that maybe attending a wedding might cheer Olivia up.
Jeff wondered which of Oliviaâs friends were getting married. He succumbed to his curiosity and
opened the invitation. His face paled, and he dropped the glass of milk he was holding when he saw
the names.
The
groom was Ethan Miller, and the bride was Marina Carlton.
Jeff was dumbstruck, and his mind blanked out. He couldnât believe he saw Ethanâs name. He thought
his eyes were playing tricks on him.
Ethan was Oliviaâs husband. They had two children together. How could he be marrying another
woman?
Jeffâs hands were shaking, and the blood was rushing to his brain. He wondered if it could be a prank.
Olivia was pregnant and couldnât take such a blow. He memorized the hotelâs address, tore up the
invitation, and threw the pieces away.
âWhat are you doing, Mr. Fordham?â Monaâs voice came from behind.