Chapter 874
Even After Death
Everly rushed toward Olivia even though she was wearing heels.
Then, she wrapped her arms around Olivia.
âLiv. I was so worried about you! I thought you were really-â
âSorry. The circumstances were dire at the time.â
Everly hugged her tightly. âWhy have you lost so much weight? Have you been eating at all? Youâre all
skin and bones.
Olivia pinched Everlyâs cheek and said, âI lost weight? What about you? Youâre so skinny, too. Have
you been busy with work?â
A hint of awkwardness flashed in Everlyâs eyes.
Thatâs for sure. Iâve moved up the corporate ladder. Surprising, right?â
âIâve always known you could do it.â
They remained in each otherâs arms for a while more as they reminisced. Then, Everly finally turned
her attention to Alicia.
She didnât need an introduction from Olivia. It was clear that Alicia resembled Ethan.
âHi, Auntie Eve,â Alicia greeted her obediently.
Everlyâs heart almost melted when she looked at her. âGood girl! Come, let me give you a hug.â
Alicia reached out, wrapped her hands around Everlyâs neck, and placed her head on her shoulder.
Tears streamed down Everlyâs face as she held Alicia in her arms.
When she saw Everly crying so profusely, Olivia felt like something was wrong.
âAre you okay, Eve?â
Everly came back to her senses and started to wipe her tears frantically.
Iâm okay. Iâm just too excited after seeing you. God, Iâm so emotional right now. The tears just wonât
stop flowing
âItâs cold out here. Letâs take a seat inside.â
âAlright. We donât want our little cutie here to catch a cold.â
Everly seemed to like kids a lot. She kept Alicia in her arms the whole time.
After they entered the cafe, Everly helped Alicia take off her scarf and hat.
âDid you feel cold, baby? Look at that cute little nose, red from the cold.
âYouâre so cute. What do you want to eat? Itâs my treat today.â
Olivia scanned her surroundings and said, âItâs been so long since we last came here. The owner didnât
change, but the decor changed quite drastically.â
âYeah. In this world, even people have to change to adapt, much less these inanimate objects. Sitting
here, Iâm really starting to miss our glory days.â
The cafe was close to a university.
So, university students passed by the corner frequently despite the cold weather. There were youthful
and lively smiles on their faces. They were pure and untainted.
âYou havenât told me what happened after you faked your death. Where did your child come from?â
Olivia began to retell the events of everything that happened. Everlyâs jaw dropped when she heard the
entire story
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she grabbed Oliviaâs arm when she heard that Olivia had almost died
from cancer.
âYouâve been through so much, Liv.â
Olivia smiled and said, âDonât worry. Itâs all behind me now. I even got my daughter back. I am content.
âWhat about you? How has life been for you?â
âMe? Iâm doing very well. You know me. Iâm very straightforward with my feelings. Iâll never mistreat
myself.
Iâve gotten a raise and a promotion. Iâm living my best life.â
Everly had a carefree smile on her face. She hid her troubles very masterfully.
âHave you ever thought about getting married? Donât tell me youâre still hung up on Josh after so many
years.â
Everly realized it had been so long since her last relationship after Olivia brought Josh up.
âWhy would I be hung up on a punk like that? I have the money to be the sugar mommy for a dozen
hunks.
âI donât need his scrawny ass. Iâm pretty and successful. We women really have to focus on our
careers.
*Obsessing over love is not the way to live.â
Olivia smiled when she heard Everly say that. âAre you talking about me? I think youâre talking about
me.â