Chapter 69

To Ethan, Olivia was the symbol of vitality. Hence, he was flustered when Brent mentioned the potentially fatal condition that she was in.

Brent went up to him and showed him the photos of the blood test results on the phone. Apart from the blood cell count, Olivia had a lower–than–average count for the other lymphatic cells.

Ethan tried to grasp the consequences of his actions in full. He remembered her desperate screaming when he left her alone in the bathroom.

Feeling disoriented, he replied, “Well, she’s running a fever now.”

“That’s bad. We need to get her to the hospital.”

“Get the car.” Ethan recalled how Olivia had always shown up wrapped in a thick down jacket. That was rather unusual because she had only worn thin wool coats during the past winters to look good.

wasn’t faking

wrapped her up in layers of clothing, seemingly worried that the cold air

This was not her first fever, so why would it be particularly fatal

her in his arms, his chest tightened because he realized

night. Chris came over with the blood test results and opined, “Mr. Miller, I’ve had a better idea of her condition. Mrs. Miller

moment he arrived at

belly, she extended the other hand to grasp at the air. “Ethan, save me! Save

was hooked to an IV drip via the back of her right hand. So he had to stop her hand from moving around to prevent the needle from coming

desperately. Her contorted face finally relaxed a little as

you at last! Are you blaming me because I didn’t protect you well? Don’t you worry; Mommy will

Ethan’s frown deepened. He instructed, “Brent, get Connor here. Just tell them that I

“Will do.”

had faith in his efforts–not fate or

was spooked by the ominous words from her lips. It was true that he once hated Olivia

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