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…”

1038, Olivia had recovered enough strength to

1. up.

from the cold. She couldn’t raise the arm

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

She was warming up from the heater in the car. She watched the scenery outside the window rapidly passing by. Her mouth curled into a smile as she said,

didn’t have any

Keith was done with work. She had been waiting

face when she opened the

his head down. His face

backed out now. Keith lifted his

vibrant at the sight of

think Olivia would come and see him this late. He rushed over quickly. “Is

was so cold. Her hands were

said quickly, “Keith, my arm

mediport was 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