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

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

is not

authoritative voice of Louis echoed from the stairs as 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

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

couldn’t find the strength to smile back.

dear," she said softly, her eyes glistening. "I know I’ve failed in my duties as a mother, and I hope you

a moment, no one spoke. The only sound was the faint ticking of the clock on the

to find the right words. Part of me wanted to say something, but my heart wasn’t ready for this.

the time for this," I said quietly, forcing my voice to stay steady.

his gaze flicking to me with concern. I could tell he wanted to say something too, maybe to plead with me, but Mother gently rested her hand on his arm, stopping

smoothing my hands down my dress. "Thank you both for coming," I said softly. "But

Calvin began, but I didn’t

before they could see the

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

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

tears I’d been holding back finally spilled, soaking the fabric

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

still ached. I thought I was alone, but the door

"Olivia?"

calm and concerned. She stepped inside. She

the

"I came