Chapter 24

Olivia found it increasingly difficult to understand him as his temper changed quicker than the weather.

He was the one who had demanded a divorce, yet he would fumme whenever she brought up the topic. Had his sister’s death driven him off the edge of sanity? Was he experiencing early andropause? What a hormonal man!

Ethan washed up and left, leaving Olivia lying on the bed with her back facing him. Their past affectionate farewells were nowhere to be heard, and the cold slam of the door was the only thing that filled the air. Olivia was aware of her weak health, so she didn’t put up much of a fight.

The only thing that hadn’t changed was Madam Burgess‘ kindness. Equipped with an apron and a spatula, she still prepared delicious food for her every day.

“I brewed a healthy chicken stew for you, Mrs. Miller. Please eat it,” Madam Burgess announced softly.

With a gentle smile, Olivia replied, “Please make me some fish chowder too, Madam Burgess.”

“Alright.”

snow in the courtyard. Are you not going out to play in the snow, Mrs. Miller? I remember that you used

I’m going to

Burgess left and closed the door behind her. She found it strange–Olivia disliked fish and she used to be quite

to

throwing a tantrum at Ethan, so she

days‘ rest, Olivia’s discomfort gradually subsided. Every day, she would consume a large amount of protein and nutrients,

back home to rest every night, but they did not speak. They slept with their backs facing each other, separated by the vast expanse of their bed. Olivia couldn’t figure out

was much better than it

the first time, Olivia left the master bedroom and

past few days, Madam Burgess had pitied her and lent her phone to Olivia. Hence, Olivia had not lost contact with the outside world, but Lee still didn’t know the cause of Jodie’s death, which

had failed. However, Madam Burgess said, “The lock has been changed, Mrs. Miller. You’ll need to use

Madam Burgess wiped her hands on her apron and placed her finger against the lock on the

quarreling youngsters. She didn’t know a thing about the grievances they harbored toward

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