Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 1299

Olivia buried her face in Ethan's chest.

"Ethan, I do love you, but I can't get over the past. Those days were too painful; so painful that it hurts."

To realize herself ill and abandoned? She didn't even have the courage to reminisce about those days.

"Could you not force me? Please?"

He sighed, his eyes darkened.

Pushing her was never his intention. Wayne's appearance actually posed a threat to Ethan.

Although Ethan managed to take her back to the country safely, her identity was exposed.

If she wasn't Septem, Linus didn't have to show up in person—Wayne understood that very well.

Based on Wayne's character, Ethan reckoned the man wouldn't let it slide that easily.

To add on, Olivia was reluctant to get married again. Even though he was holding her right now, the lack of sense of security still dug up a void in him.

A long sigh escaped from him. "Fine. I won't."

Nestling in his arms, she was wide awake.

Her phone died a long time ago. Many people must have been looking for her while she was away for so long.

The Carltons recently contacted her to inquire about the date for the surgery.

Losing touch with her worried Warren so much that he also messaged her frequently.

Besides that, there were a lot of missed calls from Molly, who must've called to ask about her baby.

As a mother herself, Olivia could relate to Molly's feelings.

Still, it would be unbecoming of Olivia to call Molly back at this late hour. Things could wait until tomorrow.

She lay in Ethan's arms. "Not sleeping?"

"Can't sleep." His eyes zeroed in on her. "I'm afraid you'll vanish and run away again."

A soft chuckle burst. "I won't vanish, nor will I run away. Sleep. You'll get busy at the end of the year."