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…”

to 1038, Olivia had recovered enough strength to stand. She used one hand

1. up.

nose was red from the cold. She couldn’t raise the arm she used to catch the boy, so she

a lot of stories in the news about

scenery outside the window rapidly passing by. Her mouth curled into a smile as she said,

have

work. She had been waiting for the on–call

a familiar face

down. His face looked even more

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

became more vibrant at the sight of her. Then, they quickly turned

Olivia would come and see him this late. He

cold. Her hands were numb,

“Keith, my

arm with the mediport was hurting. “Quick, let me see. You studied medicine so you should know this. If the mediport loosens, it can cause