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.”

asked, “There’s a lot of snow in the courtyard. Are you not going out to play in the snow, Mrs. Miller? I remember that you used to love playing in the snow with Mr. Miller. Wouldn’t your issues be

out. I’m going to take

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

become so listless and sullen to the point

assumed that Olivia was throwing a tantrum at Ethan, so she didn’t think too

Every day, she would consume a large amount

back home to rest every night, but they did not speak. They slept with their backs facing each other, separated by the

few days later, her health was much better than it

was still bright. For the first

lent her phone to Olivia. Hence, Olivia had not lost contact with the outside world,

Burgess approached her, Olivia thought that her plan had failed. However, Madam Burgess said, “The lock has been changed, Mrs. Miller.

hands on her apron and placed her finger against

was speechless. To Madam Burgess, Olivia and Ethan were just two quarreling youngsters. She didn’t know

“Thank you.”

need for that. Anyway,

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

she located a safe that contained everything about him and his sister, including childhood

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