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.

happened the night before. It was only after mentally preparing himself that he

current situation, he had the urge to shove her off of him. Just as he was about to withdraw his arm, his gaze

of their recent exchanges had been filled with

fair, snowy skin glowed. She was a little too pale.

on his arm with her body curled up in a ball, defensively. In the

language indicated that she no longer trusted him. At

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

on

had your hands all over me,”

beautiful moment they shared embracing

stern expression, Ethan replied, “I know. Had I been sober, I

headed to the bathroom, while Olivia

shirt furiously, as he regretted explaining why he had held her while she was sleeping. They

have handled the situation better. When he was about to throw his old shirt into the laundry basket, he felt strands of hair