Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 487: Wait

Olivia’s POV

I froze when Mother said it.

"They’re here to see you."

My stomach twisted. The last thing I wanted was visitors, especially them. I wasn’t ready to face anyone, not after everything that happened.

"I don’t want to see them," I said quietly, keeping my eyes fixed on Lennox’s blanket still clutched in my hand. "Can they leave?"

Mother sighed softly, her eyes full of pity for me, like she could do anything to take away my pain. "You have to see them, Olivia. They came all this way. They’re family."

That word again, family. I actually don’t see them as one.

I didn’t argue. I just nodded weakly and followed her out of Lennox’s room. When I entered, they were already seated, my brother Calvin and my mother, waiting. Their faces lit up when they saw me, but I couldn’t bring myself to smile back.

I sat beside Mother, folding my hands on my lap. The silence stretched awkwardly, thick enough to choke on.

Calvin leaned forward slightly, his voice gentle. "You look tired, Oli."

I forced a faint smile. "I’ve been better."

He nodded, clearly unsure what to say next. My eyes darted between them, familiar faces that suddenly felt distant. They were my family, my blood, but I didn’t feel close to them.

My biological mother reached for my hand and squeezed it softly. "We just wanted to see how you’re holding up," she said. "We’ve been worried."

at our joined hands. "I’m fine," I whispered, though we all knew

then suggested, "Maybe a change of environment will

not

he made his presence known. All eyes turned toward him, and one look at his face was enough to see how angry he

She needs us,"

mother and Calvin. "I’m okay being here. If I

stopped him by gently placing her hand on

find the strength to smile

have a conversation one day with you, my dear," she said softly, her eyes glistening. "I know I’ve failed in my duties as a

no one spoke. The only sound was the faint

wanted to say something, but my heart wasn’t ready for

isn’t the time for this," I said quietly, forcing my voice to stay steady.

slowly, her lips trembling into a sad smile. Calvin shifted beside her, his gaze flicking to me with concern. I could tell he wanted to say something too, maybe to plead with me, but Mother gently

my dress. "Thank you both for coming," I said softly. "But I think I’ve had

but I didn’t let

before they could

echoing faintly down the hall. The moment I reached Lennox’s door, my chest ached again, that familiar pain that never really went away.

pushed the door open and slipped inside, closing it quietly behind me. The air was still thick with his scent. My body moved

down and pulled his blanket over me, burying my face into it. The tears I’d been holding back finally spilled, soaking the fabric that still smelled faintly of

miss you," I whispered into the silence. "I

wiped my tears quickly, though my chest still ached. I thought I was alone, but the door opened softly behind

"Olivia?"

and concerned. She stepped inside.

up slowly, brushing the

smiled faintly. "I came to