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.

and no recollection of what had happened the night before. It was

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 was the last time he had quietly

of their recent exchanges had been

skin glowed. She was a little too pale.

a ball, defensively. In the past, her limbs would

smile appeared 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

as she took her surroundings in. Her gaze

gaze fell on Ethan’s face, however, her expression

drunk and you had your hands all over me,” she

they shared embracing

a stern expression, Ethan replied, “I know. Had I been sober, I wouldn’t have even

and headed to the bathroom, while Olivia quickly tidied up the hair scattered all over the bed after

shirt furiously, as he regretted explaining why he had held her while she was sleeping. They were still husband and wife, so it should not have even been an

about to throw his old shirt into the laundry basket, he felt strands