Even After Death by Lilting Champ

Before the meeting, Olivia put on some makeup for a healthier complexion. Looking at the flurry of snow out there, she wrapped herself up in layers of clothes for warmth.

After chemo, her physical functions, which included her immune system, had deteriorated, and her body was as brittle as glass. She had to test her complete blood count for the ratio between her red and white blood cells every two days.

If the ratio dipped below average, she would need to take medicine to boost it. Otherwise, her life would be in danger if she caught any illness because of how she was immunocompromised.

She’d rather be safe than sorry and pick warmth over style. After touching the thinned hair at the back of her head, she carefully put on a black beanie.

Keith wasn’t keen about Olivia going out and protested, “Olivia, you’re not in a condition to leave home. You did the complete blood count test yesterday, and your ratio is below average. As your leading physician, I’m responsible for your health.”

Olivia pleaded with misty eyes, “Keith, no one wants to show up in front of an ex looking miserable. I just want to part ways with him when I still look decent.”

He recalled the furtive manner she hid the hair on her pillow and sighed. “Just stay warm.”

“I’m only finalizing the divorce. It’ll be quick.”

“I’ll drop you off.”

This time around, she did not turn down his help. She was too preoccupied with getting the divorce done as soon as possible.

Checking her messages in the car, she came across one from Everly, whose boyfriend flew home in an attempt to save the relationship and even made a scene at her workplace. Everly had no choice but to take a long leave to avoid his harassment.

That explained why she was nowhere to be seen for the past few days.

Ethan sent her a bunch of text messages as well, and in some of them, he resorted to threatening her with Jeff’s wellbeing if she did not reply to him. She dismissed his actions

information showed that Jeff had been very close with

money to her on multiple occasions and even registered

interest that Jeff showed in Jodie and the amount of money he sent her were inappropriate. It was odd for a wealthy middle-aged man to show such concern for a female who was young enough to be

remarry, needed his needs met after her mom abandoned them, and she never questioned him

sleeping with that young woman. From then on, her

been kind and generous, he must have cared for and

would Ethan

information he gathered within three days. Olivia paid part of the deposit and asked him to look

at the phone for a while, she felt a little nauseous, her head filled with images of the

she had faith in her dad’s moral character, but after viewing

snow, where darkness lurked underneath the pristine

arrived at the City Hall, Keith pulled over and held the car door for her, like the gentleman he was. In his eyes, she wasn’t doing much better than she was days ago;

slow. The streets are slippery, so be on a lookout so that you don’t

over nothing. I will be careful because I want

wanted to hang on until

hand, she turned around and immediately locked eyes with a

Keith moments ago. The death stare sent a shiver

man to

back, she hurriedly dismissed Keith, “Don’t you have a surgery to perform? I’ll get a cab home when I’ve settled the

surgery is in the afternoon. I’m worried about leaving you

face. “I’m not related to you in any way. Aren’t you worried

wouldn’t have helped you if I were concerned