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

New

dinner at the Heath Residence, right? She thought about what that

Wayne's voice rang

give me your word

marry you, will you keep me here forever or force me to

wouldn't work on

Wayne didn't plan to use such underhanded

wanted her to

wait for as long as

Ophelia.

plenty of chances for you to accept me in the future."

set off some fireworks at the beach as a celebration of

It was midnight.

the sound of waves

as noisy

The next morning, Olivia heard the sound of a

made herself presentable and

leaning on a

want to head out?" he

looked at

you

just that it would be sad to be on an island on the first day of

bring you

on this bracelet." "To prevent me from