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 stand. She used

1. up.

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

you must be cold. Are you going to the hospital 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

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

have

was done with work. She had been waiting for

familiar face when she opened the

and his head down. His face looked even more elegant with his silver–rimmed

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

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

see him this late.

cold. Her hands

“Keith, my arm

You studied medicine so you should know this. If the mediport loosens, it can cause your heart to constrict. You