Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 1189

Olivia lowered her gaze, staying silent. Linus sighed.

"I know that you don't want to bother us, but it's just a matter of giving orders. Our family doesn't lack money or people at all.

"You have always done things alone in the past, but it's different now. You have a family. You have us, your relatives. So don't be scared to trouble us.

"I'm even worried that you won't trouble us because that would mean that you didn't treat us as family."

Olivia felt her heart turning warm when she heard Linus' words. This was a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time, other than from Jeff.

"Uncle Linus, I'm sorry for not thinking things through earlier. I like warm and cozy rooms. I don't have any other requirements."

"Alright. I'll arrange a designer to work on that."

"If possible, I hope that … we can have some plum trees in the yard. There were plum trees in the Fordham residence in the past, and I liked them a lot."

"Sure. Anything else?"

Olivia shook her head. "No."

"In the future, you shouldn't be afraid when you're around us. No matter what happens, you can talk it over with your family.

"Father is already preparing to add you to the family tree, but he doesn't want any unnecessary trouble to crop up, so your identity is still a secret for now.

"He'll announce it at the right time."

Olivia never thought of announcing it, anyway. The arrangement made sense.

"Okay. What about your mother?"

Linus fell silent for a moment. Then, he said, "Father is mainly trying to guard against her."

Olivia was stunned. "Why?"

"In reality, Dad doesn't love her as much as we thought. I even have a feeling that he's just taking responsibility for my mom."

Linus smiled helplessly. "I'm a little ashamed to say this, but my mom is quite tricky to deal with.