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.

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 as his urgency in

information showed that Jeff had been very close with Jodie Ferguson because he spent a third

place frequently. Not only that, he transferred money to her on multiple occasions 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

his needs met after her mom abandoned them, and she

picture him sleeping with that

Jodie was dead and Jeff was in a coma, Olivia had no choice but to assume they were lovers. Given that Jeff had always been kind and generous, he must have cared for and

so, why would Ethan

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

felt a

this, she had faith in her dad’s moral character,

where darkness

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

now. Go slow. The streets are slippery, so be on a lookout

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

she wanted to hang on until

around and immediately locked eyes

piercing gaze was fixed on her hand that was held by Keith moments ago. The death stare sent a shiver down her spine, for she knew

if he hated her, he would never allow another man to touch her. That was why she refused Keith’s offer to

“Don’t you have a surgery to

The surgery is in the afternoon. I’m worried

related to you in any way. Aren’t you worried

helped you if I were concerned about