Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 1518

Olivia's eyes narrowed. "What's wrong, Mrs. Powell?"

Claire picked up the pillow cover, flustered. "Just a normal day for an old granny."

She quickly made the bed. "Here, Dr. Fordham. I'm cooking some meat, so I should get going."

She left in haste. Olivia's eyes didn't leave her back.

Right then, Ethan called Olivia. She scanned the area, making sure that there was no one else before answering the phone.

"Liv, I found something. The Lovells were dead a few years ago, but…" he drawled as though there was a twist to the story.

"But what?" she urged.

"There's a loophole. When Sean was undergoing surgery in the hospital, it was a distant relative who confirmed the Lovell's bodies.

"That person vanished after the family was buried.

"Ginger lived in Peach Village. The villagers put a lot of importance on weddings and funerals. If someone gets in trouble, the whole village will lend a hand.

"For burials, it can only be done after the head of the village chooses a date for it. That's their culture.

"It usually takes about three to seven days before the burial is done. Sometimes, when there are no auspicious dates, the burial could be put off for a month.

"But the Lovells were buried the next day of the accident."

Frowning, Ethan continued, "People in poor areas tend to emphasize burial rituals, especially when the whole family died in a tragedy.

"It is their tradition to make sure the deceased can go in peace before the burial. Things shouldn't be done as easily as that.

"To put it simply, the Lovells incident was weird. Give me some time. I'll dig up more."

Olivia nodded. "Thank you, Ethan."

Her response displeased him.