Chapter 24

Olivia found it increasingly difficult to understand him as his temper changed quicker than the weather.

He was the one who had demanded a divorce, yet he would fumme whenever she brought up the topic. Had his sister’s death driven him off the edge of sanity? Was he experiencing early andropause? What a hormonal man!

Ethan washed up and left, leaving Olivia lying on the bed with her back facing him. Their past affectionate farewells were nowhere to be heard, and the cold slam of the door was the only thing that filled the air. Olivia was aware of her weak health, so she didn’t put up much of a fight.

The only thing that hadn’t changed was Madam Burgess‘ kindness. Equipped with an apron and a spatula, she still prepared delicious food for her every day.

“I brewed a healthy chicken stew for you, Mrs. Miller. Please eat it,” Madam Burgess announced softly.

With a gentle smile, Olivia replied, “Please make me some fish chowder too, Madam Burgess.”

“Alright.”

at the weather outside, Madam Burgess asked, “There’s a lot of snow in the courtyard. Are you not going out to play in the snow, Mrs.

not going out. I’m going

the door behind her. She found it strange–Olivia disliked fish and

listless and sullen to the point of not stepping out of

was throwing a tantrum at Ethan, so she didn’t think too much

large amount of

night, but they did not speak. They slept with their backs facing each other, separated by the vast expanse

was much better than

home anytime soon as the sky was still bright. For the first time, Olivia left the master bedroom and headed to Ethan’s study. As she was

Olivia had not lost contact with the outside world, but Lee still

Burgess said, “The lock has been changed,

hands on her apron and placed her finger against the

Ethan were just two quarreling youngsters. She

“Thank you.”

for that. Anyway, I’ll head

study and noticed that it was no different from before. He was an organized person, and Olivia knew where he

that contained everything about him and his

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