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."

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

warm smile and then suggested, "Maybe a change of environment will

is not

Louis echoed from the stairs as he made his presence known. All eyes

here. She needs

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

wanted to speak, but Mother stopped him by gently placing her hand on his arm. I watched

genuine, but I couldn’t find the strength to smile back. Despite being my biological mother, our

glistening. "I know I’ve failed in my duties

The only sound was the faint ticking

right words. Part of me wanted to say something, but my

said quietly, forcing

didn’t. She just nodded 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

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

but I didn’t let

turning before they could see the tears threatening

room, my footsteps echoing faintly down the hall. The moment I reached Lennox’s door, my chest ached again, that familiar

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

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

you," I whispered into the silence.

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

"Olivia?"

stepped inside. She

up slowly, brushing the blanket off

came to