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

detective Lee Coover did his job and sent files he’d organized to Olivia. The information showed that Jeff had been very close with Jodie Ferguson

at Jodie’s place frequently. Not only that, he transferred money to her on multiple occasions and even registered a

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

that Jeff, who did not remarry, needed his needs met after her mom abandoned

his desires, she couldn’t picture him sleeping with that young woman. From then on, her

that Jeff had always been kind and generous, he

would Ethan want revenge against the

he gathered within three days. Olivia paid part of the deposit

at the phone for a while, she felt a little nauseous,

moral character, but

snow, where darkness lurked

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; she was

slow. The streets are slippery, so be on a

him a grateful smile. “Keith, you’re fussing over nothing. I will be careful because I want to stay alive, more than

least, she wanted to hang on until

immediately locked eyes with a man seated in a black car across

that was held by Keith moments ago. The death stare sent

never allow another man to touch her. That was why she refused

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

no rush. The surgery is in the afternoon. I’m worried about leaving you

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

have helped you if I were concerned