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…”

strength to stand. She used one hand to support herself and

1. up.

When the car arrived, the tip of her nose was red from the cold. She couldn’t raise the arm she used to catch the boy,

getting late. You should be careful. You should have someone with you. You’re a beautiful lady. There have been a

from the heater in the car. She watched the scenery outside the window rapidly passing by. Her mouth

didn’t have

She had

saw a familiar face when she opened

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

tonight. It would be too obvious if she backed out now.

more vibrant at the sight of her.

would come and see him this late.

so cold. Her hands were numb, and

“Keith, my arm

Keith’s face changed the moment he heard that the arm with the mediport was hurting. “Quick, let me see. You studied medicine so you should know this. If the mediport loosens,