Even After Death by Lilting Champ

Olivia reminisced about her past in the restaurant by the beach.

She recounted the details of her past, which could be searched online. Her description added colors to those emotionless words.

Her eyes reddened as the story reached its climax, but she fought her tears back.

“Thank you for listening, Varren. I’ve spent so many years all alone. No family, no friends. Sometimes, when I need someone to talk to, I can’t find anyone.

That’s why I keep talking to you. I must be annoying, right?”

Warren finally understood why she always had so much stuff to talk about. It was because she was Olivia.

He recalled their conversations, in which he would always give her the cold treatment.

He thought, “Perhaps I was her only comfort.”

“It’s nothing.” He took a sip of coffee. It was bitter.

He wondered how many people out there lived bitter lives.

“Oh right, you didn’t mention your life before. You don’t seem young. I bet you’re married, aren’t you?”

shook his head.

him get married? That would bring suffering to others and

Warren didn’t believe in a happy marriage because of

like me doesn’t

think you’re a nice person.” Olivia began eating while conversing. She was hungry and thirsty after

he didn’t leave! She

there was something else Olivia

only person who

thought she could get

the past few years, she had been investigating secretly to find out the

party was so capable that he covered his tracks

Warren was her

first step was to gain his trust. Someone like him

was why she spent two years talking to him

meal, she didn’t intend to stay any longer. “Do you want me to

else to do. I can take a cab. What’s

“I haven’t returned here for three years. I’ll stay in Aldenvine for the time being before making a new plan.

have a huge amount of money I received when I divorced. I should splurge it to make my suffering worth it,