Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Ethan thought he was familiar with every nook and cranny of Olivia’s body, but It was his first time seeing the scar on her lower abdomen.

He was aware that she went under the knife without anesthesia due to her allergy. Waiting outside the operating theater, Ethan heard her screams of pain from within. He knew of the layers of her skin that were sutured and the amount of stitches. she received on that day.

Apart from the wound on the abdomen, Olivia suffered a new injury on her inner left arm. He suddenly recalled that she once visited the hospital on the day Marina made a scene.

He thought Olivia merely suffered from some minor abrasions from that day, but he was shocked to discover the long scar.

For someone who had a fear of pain, how did she manage to suffer in silence and brush it off later?

Pursing his lips, he remembered Olivia’s words before she blacked out. Her words felt like a stab to his heart.

He changed her into pajamas and ramped up the heating in the room as he hugged her tightly.

Soon, Brent arrived with Chris Atkins, and the two men instinctively backed out when they saw Ethan hugging Olivia.

Ethan barked, “Get the fuck back! Check up on her!”

“Of course, Mr. Miller.” Chris was Ethan’s family doctor. His presence was only required for minor issues, such as a bruise on the arm or a twisted ankle because Olivia was always in good shape.

He always joked that she was as fit as a fiddle, but after two years of not seeing her, he found her lying feebly on the bed, looking as pale as a ghost.

Chris summed up the diagnosis, “Mr. Miller, based on my initial assessment, Mrs. Miller passed out because her body was too weak. She was exposed to the cold just now, so she had to be kept warm to avoid running a fever. The wounds on her wrists are superficial injuries, but they need to be treated carefully.”

“She’s weak?” Olivia did appear quite unwell some time ago, but she should have recovered from the flu by now.

“That’s right. Her heart rate and pulse are below average, and she shows symptoms of heartburn too. I’m not an expert like my mentor, though. If you are free, you should send Mrs. Miller to the hospital for a detailed check–up.”

Then, Chris pulled out the needle that he had inserted for blood sampling. “I collected her blood to run some tests at the hospital. We’ll need to find out if this is a viral or bacterial infection before we can administer the right treatment.”