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.

the car, she came across one from Everly, whose boyfriend flew home in an attempt to save the relationship and even made a scene at her workplace. Everly had no choice but to take a long

to be seen for the

her with Jeff’s wellbeing if she did not reply to him. She dismissed his actions as his urgency in seeking

his job and sent files he’d organized to Olivia. The information showed that Jeff had been very close with Jodie Ferguson

staying the night at Jodie’s place frequently. Not only that, he transferred money to her on multiple occasions and even registered a car worth a million

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

not remarry, needed his needs met after her mom abandoned them, and she never questioned him on that. Just like other children, she revered her

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

choice but to assume they were lovers. Given that Jeff had always been kind and generous, he must have cared for and doted on Jodie, who was way younger than him. Logically, he

Ethan want revenge against

information he gathered within three days. Olivia paid

for a while, she felt a little nauseous, her head filled with images of the surveillance

in her dad’s moral character, but

city had been enveloped in snow, where darkness lurked underneath

gentleman he was. In his eyes, she wasn’t doing much better than she was

now. Go slow. The streets are slippery, so be on a lookout so that you don’t

over nothing. I will be careful because I want to

to hang on until she arrived at the

locked eyes

hand that was held by Keith moments ago. The death stare sent a shiver

he hated her, he would never allow another man to touch her. That was why she refused Keith’s

she hurriedly dismissed Keith, “Don’t you have a surgery to perform? I’ll get a cab home when I’ve settled the divorce. You

The surgery is in the afternoon. I’m worried

to you in any way. Aren’t you

helped you if I were concerned about

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