Even After Death by Lilting Champ

The fireworks shot up into the sky and exploded into a dazzling display of lights.

The kids were holding sparklers, but they weren't the least bit excited.

"Dad, Mom will come back to us if she sees the lights in the sky, right?" Zack said as he sobbed.

"She loves all of you very much.

She'll come back soon.

Don't cry." Connor looked at the plum blossoms in the yard.

He said calmly, "The cherry blossoms will bloom soon.

"She promised me that she would meet me under the cherry blossom trees.

She won't break her promise." Ethan felt horrible as he looked at the faces of the kids.

He wanted to find Olivia as soon as possible, but the kidnappers were well prepared.

They didn't leave any clues.

He could only hope that Olivia was still alive.

Back on the island, Olivia had just finished eating some cookies.

Her stomach was full, but her heart was empty.

She had gazed at the night sky countless times.

one of the few entertainments she had

was New

kids had to be eating dinner at the Heath Residence, right? She thought

want to leave?" Wayne's

word that you'll

agree to marry you, will you keep me here forever or force me to do whatever you want?"

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to

as long as I

Ophelia.

chances for you to accept me in

fireworks at the beach as a celebration of

It was midnight.

the sound of waves

noisy as the

her eyes and chanted inwardly, "Happy New Year, everyone!" The next morning,

She made herself presentable and exited

Wayne leaning on

want to head

looked at

you

that it would be sad to be on an island

bring you

you're willing, then put on this bracelet." "To prevent me from