Even After Death by Lilting Champ

Everly muttered, “Look how dumb I am. My ears are already acting up at this age, haha. I actually heard you say you have stomach cancer. The anger 1 feel for that bastard must have gone to my cars.”

Olivia lessed her palm to the back of Everly’s hand and said gently, “Eve, you have to face reality.”

Everly stopped what she was doing and looked up at Olivia through blurry eyes. “You’re kidding, right?”

However, Olivia’s eyes were dead serious. “You know I never joke around. I was going through chemotherapy when I cut my hair short last time.”

Everly fought back her tears to no avail. She grabbed Olivia’s hand tightly, still unable to fathom it. “It must be a misdiagnosis! You’re so young and strong as a bull. How could you have stomach cancer?!”

Olivia sat her down and explained everything.

Everly’s face was covered in tears. With them both being so young, she had always taken their good health for granted. She couldn’t comprehend that such a terminal illness had hit so close to home. Everything happening around her now felt surreal, like a dream.

“N–No worries. The medical field is very advanced now. I’m sure you’ll be fine if you work with the doctor on your treatment.”

wiped her tears using the back of her hand. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know you went through so much. I will tag along for your chemotherapy sessions. I’m doing

her head as her eyes gazed out the window lifelessly. “Eve, let’s go and enjoy the

the aurora. Even if you want the stars in the sky,

said they would pluck the stars for me

are you still thinking about him? Get

can’t blame him. He’s sick

later stages. You can stay with him for a little longer, and then

was unsure whether to laugh or cry. “Come, let

bed as Olivia

voice was sweet. It was like the light breeze on a summer evening,

blaming you for his sister’s

he even more of a scum

to me, I wouldn’t sit there and do nothing, either. He is suffering more than we

suffering too! Quit being a hopeless