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.

flew home in an attempt to save the relationship and even made a scene at her workplace. Everly

why she was nowhere to be

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

Olivia. The information showed that Jeff had been very close with Jodie Ferguson

place frequently. Not only that, he transferred money to her on multiple

by the 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

his needs met after her mom abandoned them, and she never questioned him on that.

when she knew that Jeff had his desires, she couldn’t picture him sleeping with that young woman. From then on, her opinion of him changed a

been kind and generous, he must have cared for and doted on Jodie, who was way

would Ethan want revenge against

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

a while, she felt a little nauseous, her head filled with images

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

where darkness

at the City Hall, Keith pulled over and held the car door for her, like the gentleman he was. In his eyes, she wasn’t doing much better than she was days

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

nothing. I will be careful because I want to stay alive, more

to hang on until she arrived at

and immediately locked eyes with a man seated in a black

hand that was held by Keith moments ago. The death stare sent a shiver down her spine, for she knew what he was

allow another man to touch her.

back, 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 should

in the afternoon. I’m worried about leaving

you in any way. Aren’t you worried that people might gossip about us

wouldn’t have helped you if

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