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

1. up.

red from the cold. She couldn’t raise the arm she used

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

watched the scenery outside the window rapidly passing by. Her mouth curled into a smile as she said, “Thank you, sir, but I’m fine.

didn’t have

Keith was done with work. She

a familiar face when she opened

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

be too obvious if she backed out now. Keith lifted his head while

sight of

didn’t think Olivia would come and see him this late. He rushed over quickly.

was so cold. Her hands were numb,

“Keith, my

hurting. “Quick, let me see. You studied medicine so you should know this. If the mediport loosens, it can cause your heart to constrict. You could be in