Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 488: Keeping Away

Olivia’s POV

Six months had passed.

The morning sun spilled through the open window, casting a soft glow across the room. The midwife adjusted her glasses and smiled down at me, her hands resting gently on my swollen belly.

" You should be ready, dear," she said warmly. "The babies will come any day now, maybe within the week."

Yes, babies. Three of them. The first time I saw the scan, I couldn’t believe it. Triplets, just like them. The irony wasn’t lost on me. It felt like fate had its own cruel way of reminding me what I’d lost and what I still carried.

I smiled weakly and nodded, though deep down I was terrified. Everyone kept assuring me I was strong, that my body could handle it, but I couldn’t shake the worry. Every kick, every flutter reminded me of Lennox and the family we could’ve had if things had been different.

The door opened quietly. I didn’t need to look up to know it was Levi. His scent filled the room, but beneath it, faintly, I caught something else—Lennox’s scent. My chest tightened, my curiosity piqued He smiled gently and sat beside me. "How are you feeling?"

I forced a small smile. "Huge," I said, trying to joke, though my voice came out shaky. "And tired."

He chuckled softly. "You’re doing amazing."

For a few moments, we just sat in silence. But the question pressed at my tongue, refusing to stay buried any longer.

"How’s Lennox?" I finally asked.

recovered quickly. "He’s

his face. "Any...

hand tightening slightly on his knee. "No. Nothing

"I just wish

gently, but there was that edge in his tone, the one that

say I can’t. But why

rubbed his forehead. "Because it’s not the right

up at him, my voice trembling. "Then when is the right time, Levi? I

me with those sad, guilty eyes,

with authority. His gaze moved from Levi to me, and in an instant, he seemed

here?" he asked

asking Levi if I could see Lennox," I said softly. "I’m tired of waiting. I just... I

me, his voice gentle, like he was talking to a little girl. "Olivia, you need to focus on yourself and the babies right now.

"So, that’s a

in the eye. "Listen to me,"

My heart jumped. "Really?"

But you need to be strong first. Lennox wouldn’t want

small spark of hope flickered inside me. "Okay," I

my hand. "That’s my

part of me still ached. I wanted to believe him. I wanted to trust that Lennox was still out there, still breathing, still fighting. But

it softly. The babies kicked, as if responding to the name that