Chapter 20

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By keeping her diagnosis a secret, Olivia was making a bet with herself. If Ethan still loved her, she’d turn her death into her revenge against him. Even when she was dying, she wanted to make sure that he carried the guilt with him forever.

However, if Ethan did not love her anymore, it would be pointless to inform him about her diagnosis. Not only would she humiliate herself, but it’d also give Marina a good laugh.

With that in mind, Olivia left the bathroom and went downstairs. Madam Burgess had laid out a feast with many of her favorite types of food.

Olivia invited Madam Burgess to dine with her. The lady wiped her hands on her apron and served Olivia some soup.

“Here’s some fruit soup that Mr. Miller specifically asked me to make for you. I told you that he still cares about you, didn’t I?”

a little on the heavier and spicier side than what Olivia preferred. She erred toward the opposite of Ethan’s palate,

dishes for their meals to accommodate their different taste buds. Now

is as good as before. When Mr. Miller has his meals at home, he’d ask

she knew that Ethan couldn’t handle

he’s not living with you, he wants me to make your favorite food. Back then, you had to force–feed him spicy food, but now,

on

first, I have to admit. He always choked on the spice and had to chug

the irony of it all! Ethan ended up trying spicy foods, which she had to give up because of her illness. Perhaps, that was why they would never make a

the topic and pestered Madam Burgess until the latter lent her a phone. Thankfully, she memorized Keith’s number. She

washed over her when she heard his voice. It would be her fault if

was greeted with silence, he cautiously

and he

I’m sorry I got you

“Were you being hard on me when we were at City Hall because you didn’t want to

what he was getting at. “Keith, I couldn’t call you because

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