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.

1. up.

raise the arm she

alone? It’s getting late. You should be careful. You should have someone with you. You’re a beautiful lady. There have been a lot of stories in the news about ladies like you going missing.”

her hand down. 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

didn’t have any

She had been

saw a familiar face when

wearing a white coat and his head down. His face looked even more

was working tonight. It would be too obvious if she backed out now. Keith lifted his head while

eyes behind the glasses became more vibrant at the sight

would come and see him this

hands were numb,

said quickly, “Keith, my arm

the moment he heard that the arm with the mediport was hurting. “Quick, let me see. You studied medicine so you