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.

his eyes. He had 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

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 was the

exchanges had been

She was a little too pale. She could

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

body language indicated that she no longer trusted him. At the thought of that, an inexplicable flame of anger

eyes. She was confused as she took her surroundings

gaze fell on

and you had your hands

they shared

replied, “I know. Had I been sober,

headed to the bathroom, while Olivia

his shirt furiously, as he regretted explaining why he had held her while she was sleeping. They were still husband and wife, so it should

better. When he was about to throw his old shirt into the laundry basket, he