Even After Death by Lilting Champ

She counted until he reached his car. He did not turn back.

Olivia lay forgotten on the ground, unmoving. Although the side effects of the treatment had reduced significantly, her body still felt weak. The hard fall felt like it had broken her bones.

Brent and the rest were with Ethan. Madam Burgess used to be around, but she left. Now the house was empty.

Snow fell from the sky, and cold wind came from all directions. Her hands and feet were frozen.

She thought, “Someone please help me.”

Her bag was not far from where she was, but she could not turn over and reach for it.

She could only stare at the snowflakes floating in a cruel ballet in the sky. Tears slowly fell from her face as she whispered, 885, 886…”

enough strength to stand. She used one hand to support herself and

1. up.

was freezing. When the car arrived, the tip of her nose was red from the cold. She couldn’t raise the arm she used to catch the boy, so she had to use the other to help

you. You’re a beautiful lady. There have been a lot

car. She watched the scenery outside the window rapidly passing by.

didn’t have

Keith was done with work. She had

a familiar face

His face looked even more elegant with his silver–rimmed glasses

backed out now. Keith lifted his head while she was deliberating on what to

eyes behind the glasses became more vibrant at the sight of her. Then, they quickly turned into

come and see him this late. He

was so cold. Her hands

quickly, “Keith, my

hurting. “Quick, let me see. You studied medicine so you should know this.