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.

of the few entertainments she had on

was New

be eating dinner at the Heath Residence, right?

to leave?" Wayne's voice rang

give me your word that

you keep me here forever or force me to do

wouldn't work

Wayne didn't plan to use such underhanded methods

her to accept

as long as

Ophelia.

you to accept me in the future." Olivia got

some fireworks at the beach as a celebration of the New Year for

It was midnight.

only the sound

noisy

closed her eyes and chanted inwardly, "Happy New Year, everyone!" The next morning, Olivia heard the sound of a helicopter

made herself presentable

saw Wayne leaning

you want to head out?"

looked at him

you

on an island on the first

you

you're willing, then put on this bracelet."