Olivia Fordham And Ethan Miller

She counted until he reached his car. He did not turn back.

Olivia lay forgotten on the ground, unmoving. Although the side effects of the treatment had reduced significantly, her body still felt weak. The hard fall felt like it had broken her bones.

Brent and the rest were with Ethan. Madam Burgess used to be around, but she left. Now the house was empty.

Snow fell from the sky, and cold wind came from all directions. Her hands and feet were frozen.

She thought, “Someone please help me.”

Her bag was not far from where she was, but she could not turn over and reach for it.

She could only stare at the snowflakes floating in a cruel ballet in the sky. Tears slowly fell from her face as she whispered, 885, 886…”

strength to stand. She

1. up.

She couldn’t raise the arm she used to catch the boy, so she had to use the

you must be cold. Are you going to the hospital alone? It’s getting late. You should be careful. You should have someone with you. You’re a beautiful lady. There have been a lot of stories in the news about ladies like you going

put her hand down. She was warming up from the heater in the car. She watched the scenery outside the window rapidly passing by. Her mouth curled into a smile as she said, “Thank you, sir, but I’m

didn’t have any

with work. She had been waiting for

face when she opened

a white coat and his head down. His face looked even more elegant with his silver–rimmed glasses resting on his

he was working tonight. It would be too obvious if she backed out now. Keith lifted his

the glasses became more vibrant at the sight of her. Then, they quickly turned into

him this late. He rushed over quickly. “Is

was so cold. Her hands were numb, and her arm

quickly, “Keith,

was hurting. “Quick, let me see. You studied medicine so you should know this. If the mediport loosens, it can cause your heart to constrict. You could