Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 1258

Olivia stood sternly as she lectured Wayne with an air of seriousness. Yet, deep down, she was plotting to get closer to him.

She had not gotten into contact with any core information during these ten days. She knew she had to take the initiative or time would be wasted.

"If you're worried about me, you can have someone watch over me," Olivia suggested.

Wayne responded with indifference, "There's nothing to worry about. If you wanted to kill me, aiming for my vitals would do. Let's settle on that," he said.

He caught the smile on Olivia's lips. "So, you're eager to prepare medicine for me?" he asked.

"Of course. You're my patient. Healing you will mean you'll let me go sooner."

Wayne felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. He had thought Olivia seemed more enthusiastic. However, he realized she was actually anxious to leave.

"Is it because you miss your man?" Wayne probed after sensing her urgency.

Images of Ethan and their separation flashed through Olivia's mind. It hadn't been that long, but the mention did stir feelings of longing.

"Yes, I miss him and our children," she admitted.

As she spoke, a gentle smile played on Olivia's lips. Her eyes shimmered with a hint of shyness. Wayne found her ordinary face extraordinarily vivid in that moment. It stirred an unexpected emotion within him.

"I'm curious, what's your man like?" Wayne asked, his interest piqued.

Olivia played along, aiming to gain his trust. "He's tall, well-built, and handsome," she described.

Wayne scoffed. "He must be a pauper, then."

Olivia noticed Wayne's slight unease but didn't reveal her true feelings. She played along. "Yes, but we're deeply in love and have four children."

"Does his family have a throne to inherit? What era are we in to have so many children?"

Wayne dismissed the notion with a sneer. His gaze inadvertently drifted to Olivia's slender waist.

Since their misunderstanding that day, Olivia had dressed more conservatively.