Chapter 874
Everly rushed toward Olivia even though she was wearing heels.
Then, she wrapped her arms around Olivia.
“Liv. I was so worried about you! I thought you were really-”
“Sorry. The circumstances were dire at the time.”
Everly hugged her tightly. “Why have you lost so much weight? Have you been eating at all? You’re all skin
and bones.
Olivia pinched Everly’s cheek and said, “I lost weight? What about you? You’re so skinny, too. Have you
been busy with work?”
A hint of awkwardness flashed in Everly’s eyes.
That’s for sure. I’ve moved up the corporate ladder. Surprising, right?”
“I’ve always known you could do it.”
They remained in each other’s arms for a while more as they reminisced. Then, Everly finally turned her
attention to Alicia.
She didn’t need an introduction from Olivia. It was clear that Alicia resembled Ethan.
“Hi, Auntie Eve,” Alicia greeted her obediently.
Everly’s heart almost melted when she looked at her. “Good girl! Come, let me give you a hug.”
Alicia reached out, wrapped her hands around Everly’s neck, and placed her head on her shoulder.
Tears streamed down Everly’s face as she held Alicia in her arms.
When she saw Everly crying so profusely, Olivia felt like something was wrong.
“Are you okay, Eve?”
Everly came back to her senses and started to wipe her tears frantically.
I’m okay. I’m just too excited after seeing you. God, I’m so emotional right now. The tears just won’t stop flowing
“It’s cold out here. Let’s take a seat inside.”
“Alright. We don’t want our little cutie here to catch a cold.”
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Everly seemed to like kids a lot. She kept Alicia in her arms the whole time.
After they entered the cafe, Everly helped Alicia take off her scarf and hat.
“Did you feel cold, baby? Look at that cute little nose, red from the cold.
“You’re so cute. What do you want to eat? It’s my treat today.”
Olivia scanned her surroundings and said, “It’s been so long since we last came here. The owner didn’t
change, but the decor changed quite drastically.”
“Yeah. In this world, even people have to change to adapt, much less these inanimate objects. Sitting
here, I’m really starting to miss our glory days.”
The cafe was close to a university.
So, university students pa*sed by the corner frequently despite the cold weather. There were youthful and
lively smiles on their faces. They were pure and untainted.
“You haven’t told me what happened after you faked your death. Where did your child come from?”
Olivia began to retell the events of everything that happened. Everly’s jaw dropped when she heard the
entire story
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she grabbed Olivia’s arm when she heard that Olivia had almost died
from cancer.
“You’ve been through so much, Liv.”
Olivia smiled and said, “Don’t worry. It’s all behind me now. I even got my daughter back. I am content.
“What about you? How has life been for you?”
“Me? I’m doing very well. You know me. I’m very straightforward with my feelings. I’ll never mistreat myself.
I’ve gotten a raise and a promotion. I’m living my best life.”
Everly had a carefree smile on her face. She hid her troubles very masterfully.
“Have you ever thought about getting married? Don’t tell me you’re still hung up on Josh after so many years.”
Everly realized it had been so long since her last relationship after Olivia brought Josh up.
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“Why would I be hung up on a punk like that? I have the money to be the sugar mommy for a dozen hunks.
“I don’t need his scrawny a*s. I’m pretty and successful. We women really have to focus on our careers.
*Obsessing over love is not the way to live.”
Olivia smiled when she heard Everly say that. “Are you talking about me? I think you’re talking about me.”
It seems Ethan only ever married Olivia to take revenge for what happened to his little sister. While Olivia is plagued by her sickness, he holds her chin and says coldly, “This is what your family owes me.” Now, she has no family and no future.
Her father becomes comatose after a car accident, leaving her with nothing to live for. Thus, she hurls herself from a building. “The life my family owes will now be repaid.” At this, Ethan, who’s usually calm, panics while begging for Olivia to come back as if he’s in a state of frenzy …
