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.”

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

not going out. I’m

the door behind her. She found it strange–Olivia disliked fish and she

to the

that Olivia was throwing a tantrum at

a large amount

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 what he

days later, her health was much better than it was

sky outside, she figured that he wouldn’t be home anytime soon as the sky was still bright. For the first time, Olivia left the master bedroom and headed to Ethan’s study. As she was entering the password, Madam Burgess called out, Mrs.

lost contact with the outside

Burgess approached her, Olivia thought that her plan had failed. However, Madam Burgess said, “The lock has been changed, Mrs. Miller.

wiped her hands on her apron and placed her

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

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