Even After Death Novel (Olivia)

Chapter 22

Why did things have to turn out like that? Olivia wanted to return to the carefree life she had two years ago.

“I’m here. I’m here,” he repeated tirelessly.

Olivia knew that his tenderness would only last a fleeting moment, and she should keep a distance from him. Yet, she couldn’t help wanting to hold onto that tiny, remaining shred of his warmth.

She wondered how good everything would be if he were still himself.

When Ethan woke up at dawn, he felt someone in his arms before even opening his eyes. Despite all the alcohol he had last night, he figured that nothing would happen to him. His alcohol tolerance was high and he had great self–control.

a splitting headache and no recollection of what had happened the night before. It was only after mentally preparing himself that he gave in and

his arms, he sighed with relief. However, upon recalling their current situation, he had the urge to shove her off of him. Just as he was about to withdraw his arm, his gaze suddenly fell on Olivia’s face, and he stopped. When

their recent exchanges had

was a little too

curled up in a ball, defensively. In the past, her limbs would be entangled with

on Ethan’s lips as her body language indicated that she no longer trusted him. At the thought of that, an inexplicable flame of anger ignited within Ethan and he forcefully yanked his

She was confused as she took her surroundings in. Her gaze was innocent and beautiful, like that

on Ethan’s

and you had your hands all over me,”

beautiful moment they shared embracing each other

replied, “I know. Had I been sober,

his clothes and headed to the bathroom, while Olivia quickly tidied up

held her while she was sleeping. They were still husband and wife, so it

thinking it over, he realized that he could have handled the situation better. When he was about to throw his old shirt into the laundry basket, he felt strands