Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Ethan reached out to touch her forehead, but she dodged his move. “Mr. Miller, please don’t cross the line.”

“I just wanted to know if you’re still running a fever,” he explained.

To that, she flashed a caustic smile. “Don’t you think you’re quite ridiculous? You were the one who tied me up under the cold shower. You’re not a three–year–old–you knew the consequences, so why did you act like you cared after I caught a fever?”

“I didn’t know you were weak. And I didn’t know you’d be in critical condition after getting a fever.”

Her smile widened. “Does that matter? Plus, we are divorced, but you keep acting like you are in love with me. That’s sickening.”

She had no idea why Connor was in her room, but she lanew that it wouldn’t be wise to have him stay around her.

Now that she was back to herself, she gently pulled Connor away from her. She then tossed the blanket aside and took out the IV drip needle from the back of her hand.

Droplets of blood trickled down the tiny wound, but she did not wince nor take a look at it.

“You …”

Still feeble, she slowly got out of bed with a determined look in her eyes.

“At first, I couldn’t believe that you had cheated on me. I even thought it was a nightmare and that you might return to me one day. But I woke up to see you swimming toward Marina.

“You abandoned my baby and me. It took me a year to get everything back on track. There was no point crying over spilled milk, so I respected your decision.

“I thought that we would live separate lives after the divorce. But look at what you did to me. You threatened me and even hurt the people who cared about me. I do not know if you hate me or love me more.

“What I do know is that you will not stop if I am still alive. This thing between us will haunt me till death. It’s a miserable life that I’m tired of.

“Ethan, you know I was once a cheerful and free spirit. After I agreed to marry you, I felt like I lost my wings. I sacrificed my freedom to stay by your side, but you still betrayed me in the end.”

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she continued. “I don’t blame you for falling in love with another. I guess I have to blame fate for where we are right now.

“If you are still stuck in a rut because of your sister’s death, I will atone for it with my death! From now on, I would love to enjoy my freedom. We’re even.”