Chapter 924

to the next two days, Ethan kept seizing every chance possible to touch Olivia.

On the fifin day, she was making a meal in the kitchen while wearing an apron. The kitchen hood

whirred.

Without her realizing it, he hugged her from the back. It caught her off-guard, making her wonder what

he was up to again.

“What are you doing?” She turned the stove off and moved the food to the plate. The food smelled

good.

Comment by soonyoung gu: perfect chance to feed him thallium.

“Nothing, I just wanted to hug you.” Ethan simply couldn’t step away from her for a second.

Olivia was rendered speechless, wondering, “Did I add something weird to the food? He’s acting weird

these days.”

He hugged her from the beg, acting cute like a little kid. “I’m just regretting how I didn’t appreciate you

when you’re such a lovely person.”

She snorted angrily.

“Yes, I had this coming. This is my punishment.”

“Enough, wash your hands. Let’s eat.”

Their time together was coming to an end. The number of meals she would make for him could be

counted with two hands.

Still, Ethan didn’t release her. “Don’t move. Let me hug you for a while longer.”

Dead silence filled the room. The steam rose from the meat that was fried a moment ago.

There was a snowfall. The snowflakes sneaked into the window and landed on the back of her hand.

It felt cold, but the world appeared wholesome for some reason.

The door opened to reveal Krystal running over with dinner. “Sova, look what I bought you! It’s-”

Words failed her as she watched the scene.

The man she loved for so long was hugging another woman, and she had never once seen that gentle

expression he was wearing before this

So he did have such a gentle side to him. It was just that it wasn’t for Krystal.

He frowned. ‘How many times do I have to tell you to knock before you come in?”

She was covered in snowflakes and sweat. “Sova, I especially went to the grilled chicken restaurant

you love It’s still hot. J-”

Ethan released Olivia.

He thought he had made himself clear a few days ago, but Krystal didn’t give up.

“Krystal, I made myself clear a few days ago that I have no feelings for you. You don’t have to do this

kind of thing anymore. This is nothing but your one-man show.”

Sad, she wiped her tears away. “B-But I just wanna treat you better.”

“Relationships are supposed to be mutual. When only one party is putting in effort, it is called a one-

sided relationship. I won’t reciprocate your feelings.”

Krystal pointed at Olivia. “What about her? She doesn’t love you either. Aren’t you involved in a one-

sided relationship, too?”

“This is my freedom of choice. Instead of wasting your time on me, why don’t you chase after your

freedom again? I can’t give you anything.

“Meals are something someone makes for their lovers. You’re not that person to do it for me.” Ethan

put it more cruelly.

Once again, Krystal cried and ran away.

Olivia filled the plate with rice while commenting, “You can bring yourself to do that, huh?”

“If you give hope to someone you don’t have feelings for, that is hurting them. Krystal is simply a

straightforward person. She’s spoiled by her family.”

The duo sat down. She filled his plate with his favorite dishes.

“Don’t you like this kind of innocent woman?”

He chuckled softly. “You’re wrong, Liv. I don’t like innocent women. I like you.”

He pinched her cheek. “I’m sorry about her slapping your face.”

“Who are you to apologize in her stead? I’ll return the favor sooner or later.”

She moved his hand away. “Let’s eat. The food is getting cold.”

He silently watched her. The determination in her gaze appeared different from the past.