Chapter 637
Even After Death
Olivia fell silent. She felt lost about her future.
She felt like she was a priest who had attained enlightenment and had lost her desires, love, and even
hatred.
She agreed when Ethan asked her to study medicine, but she didnât feel strongly about it.
She didnât really care if she studied medicine or business. Anything was fine.
The lack of a response didnât anger Ethan.
He nibbled on her ear and said seriously, âLiv, Iâm not the same. In my eyes, youâre my past and my
future.â
After he got dressed, Ethan kissed Olivia on the forehead and left. Olivia watched him leave with
Snowball in her hands.
She was expressionless, and her heart was calm. She didnât reject Ethan, but she didnât love him
either.
She counted the days until they would be leaving Aldenvine. There was nothing else for her there.
In the following days, Ethan went out at the break of dawn but would always come home in time for
dinner with Olivia. He would also watch some movies with her after dinner.
The flowers on the table were changed every day, and his ring never came off his finger. His eyes were
filled with his love for
her.
The day before their departure, Ethan hugged Olivia and asked, âLiv, is there anything else you want to
do in Aldenvine? We wonât be coming back in a long time after we leave.â
Olivia answered without hesitance, âNot really.â
There wasnât even a hint of reluctance in her voice.
Although that was what Ethan had wanted, he felt a little uneasy. He didnât know why he felt that way,
but he quickly dismissed the feeling.
He reassured himself that everything would be better.
Ethan figured that Olivia would grow accustomed to her current life after a couple of years. And when
the danger had passed, they could be reunited with their kids, too.
It started snowing again on the day they were leaving. Madam Burgess wiped her tears away as she
said her goodbyes.
Olivia handed Madam Burgess a check that she had prepared in advance and said, âTake care,
Madam Burgess.â
âYou take care of yourself, too, Mrs. Miller.â
Madam Burgess placed the check in her pocket and held Oliviaâs hands. âI hope you and Mr. Miller will
be happy together.â
âThanks.â
The car started moving. Olivia gazed at the slowly shrinking villa through the rearview mirror.
She heard it was the house she lived in with Ethan when they were newly wedded. Surprisingly, she
didnât feel a shred of sadness as she left the place behind.
Madam Burgess, dressed in a thick down jacket, stood at the intersection and waved goodbye. After a
while, she was covered with snow.
Olivia wondered if her family would be waving her goodbye like that if they were still alive.
In the VIP waiting lounge of the airport, Olivia put on her headphones and read a magazine while
eating.
Olivia noticed that her stomach pains became more frequent. So, she stopped eating overly spicy
foods and tried to keep herself well-fed.
She woke up too early in the morning and didnât have time to eat breakfast. So, her stomach was
throbbing in pain.
âWhatâs wrong?â Ethan noticed the flash of pain that appeared on her face.
âI didnât get to eat breakfast, so my stomach is hurting a little.â
Ethan recalled that Olivia did mention that she had some gastric issues last year. âDoes it hurt a lot?â
They were about to board the plane, so Olivia didnât want to inconvenience Ethan. So, she shook her
head.
âNot really. Itâs just a minor discomfort. Iâll feel better after eating.â
Ethan handed Olivia a glass of water and said, âDrink some water. Youâll feel better.â
âOkay.â
As they were lining up to board the plane, a woman yelled from behind, âAre you really abandoning me,
Ethan?â
Olivia tried to look back, but Ethan stopped her.
âI think someoneâs calling your name.â
âNo, you mustâve misheard.â
There seemed to be a woman in the wheelchair who was crying and trying to get to Ethan, but
someone stopped her.
âIs she calling out for you?â
Ethan replied emotionlessly, âNo. Letâs go.â