Before the meeting, Olivia put on some makeup for a healthier complexion. Looking at the flurry of snow out there, she wrapped herself up in layers of clothes for warmth.

After chemo, her physical functions, which included her immune system, had deteriorated, and her body was as brittle as glass. She had to test her complete blood count for the ratio between her red and white blood cells every two days.

If the ratio dipped below average, she would need to take medicine to boost it. Otherwise, her life would be in danger if she caught any illness because of how she was immunocompromised.

She’d rather be safe than sorry and pick warmth over style. After touching the thinned hair at the back of her head, she carefully put on a black beanie.

Keith wasn’t keen about Olivia going out and protested, “Olivia, you’re not in a condition to leave home. You did the complete blood count test yesterday, and your ratio is below average. As your leading physician, I’m responsible for your health.”

Olivia pleaded with misty eyes, “Keith, no one wants to show up in front of an ex looking miserable. I just want to part ways with him when I still look decent.”

He recalled the furtive manner she hid the hair on her pillow and sighed. “Just stay warm.”

“I’m only finalizing the divorce. It’ll be quick.”

“I’ll drop you off.”

This time around, she did not turn down his help. She was too preoccupied with getting the divorce done as soon as possible.

to save the relationship and even made a scene at her workplace.

why she was nowhere to be seen for the past

of them, he resorted to threatening her with Jeff’s wellbeing if she did not reply to him. She dismissed his actions as

information showed that Jeff had been very close with Jodie Ferguson because

footage captured him staying the night at Jodie’s place frequently. Not only that, he transferred money to her on multiple occasions and

information. The interest that Jeff showed in Jodie and the amount of money he sent her were inappropriate. It was odd for a wealthy middle-aged man to show such concern for a female who was young enough to

Jeff, who did not remarry, needed his needs met after her mom

sleeping with that young woman. From then on, her opinion of him

that Jeff had always been kind

Ethan want revenge

within three days. Olivia paid part of the deposit and asked him to look into Jodie’s

a little nauseous, her head filled with

she had faith in her dad’s moral character, but after viewing the footage,

in snow, where darkness lurked

was. In his eyes, she wasn’t doing much better than she was days ago; she was as fragile as a

now. Go slow. The streets are slippery, so be on a lookout

smile. “Keith, you’re fussing over nothing. I will be careful because I want to stay alive,

she wanted to hang on until she

she turned around and immediately locked eyes with a man seated

held by Keith moments ago. The death stare sent a shiver down

would never allow another man to touch her. That was why she

she hurriedly dismissed Keith, “Don’t you have a surgery to perform? I’ll get a cab home when

rush. The surgery is in the afternoon. I’m

a sour face. “I’m not related to you in any way. Aren’t you worried that people might gossip about us if you keep helping

wouldn’t have helped you if I were concerned about

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