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."

fine," I whispered, though we all knew it was

and then suggested, "Maybe

not going

authoritative voice of Louis echoed from the stairs as he made his presence known. All eyes turned toward him, and one look at

stays here. She needs

swallowed hard and looked back at my biological mother and Calvin. "I’m okay being

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

strength to smile back. Despite being my

glistening. "I know I’ve failed in my duties as a mother, and I hope you can forgive me, give

no one spoke. The only sound was the faint ticking of the

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

this," I said quietly, forcing my voice to stay steady. "We’ll

lips trembling into a sad smile. Calvin shifted beside her, his gaze flicking to me with concern. I

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

began, but I didn’t

before they could see

of the living room, my footsteps echoing faintly down the hall. The moment I

behind me. The air was still thick with

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

you," I whispered into the silence.

ached. I thought I was alone, but

"Olivia?"

She stepped inside. She looked tired

slowly, brushing the blanket off my

faintly. "I came to tell you