Chapter 996
Resting against the edge of the spring, Olivia caressed Willow’s head and flashed a warm smile.
“Good girl. I’ll be sleeping for a moment.”
Willow nodded before pecking her mother’s cheek.
Some butterflies danced around them. If they had a camera, it would have been a scene enchanting
enough to be commemorated with a picture.
Olivia was so tired because she had spent several white nights, so she fell asleep by the spring.
Her tress was left flowing over her shoulders.
Without the mask covering her face, her skin appeared crystal clear. She became prettier than before.
As the good girl she was, Willow didn’t disturb Olivia. Willow was harvesting herbs nearby.
The little animals seemed to like her very much. Even the little dear, who often visited the place, would sit
before her to let her brush it.
The day seemed simple and wonderful.
Ethan was weak to begin with. The worst thing was that his eyesight had yet to recover.
It rendered it difficult to stay in a foreign place.
Brent led Ethan around so that he could familiarize himself with the small room, which was filled with
wooden furniture.
When they opened the window, they could hear the birds chirping and the sound of the stream flowing.
“Slow down, Sova. Here’s a small table. There’s water on it. If you’re thirsty-” Krystal wanted to help him.
Ethan shoved her hand away. “Krystal, as I said, you don’t have to stay here. I’ll ask someone to send you
back.”
“But Sova, I-”
Ethan waved his hand, motioning for Brent and Kelvin to leave.
Now that they were alone, Ethan said, “Krystal, you’ve reached the age of marriage. I hope you can get
over me and don’t look only at me anymore.
“Three years ago, I told you that I have someone I love. I will never marry anyone else other than her again.
“Olivia left you a long time ago. I know you’ve been looking for her this whole time. If she loved you, how could she leave your side without hesitation?
“It’s been years. She might’ve fallen for someone else and have kids-”
Ethan smashed the glass on the table.
“Have I told you not to slander Liv in front of me? This is the last time, Krystal. I’ve said what I have to say.
I don’t love you, and I never will.”
Noticing his anger, she stomped her feet.
“Ethan Miller, how could you be so blind in love and cruel? Can’t you see my genuine feelings for you?
“I don’t know what is so nice about that woman that you can’t get over here for so many years. What do
you love about her?”
“I love everything about her. Now, leave.”
Krystal cried while running away.
Brent patted Kelvin’s shoulder.
“Ask a few guys to follow her. Don’t lose her. There are poisonous animals and fruits everywhere. If something goes south, we won’t be able to handle the consequences.”
The bitter Kelvin chased after her, thinking, “What a bad omen. Just what is she here for?”
Brent gazed at the sitting Ethan, whose feet were surrounded by shreds of glass.
Sighing, Brent crouched down to clean up the mess. “Mr. Miller, you haven’t fully recovered. Please don’t
be livid.”
Ethan kneaded his brows. “Find the right time to send her back.”
“Okay.”
The thought of Willow’s gaze made Brent’s skin crawl.
His hunch was telling him that Willow was targeting Krystal.
Considering that this was Willow’s territory, he figured that he wouldn’t be able to stand a chance against.
the other party if they did something to Krystal.
While Olivia was in a deep sleep, Willow played with the baby deer for a while.
Until then, a pigeon flew into the cave and perched on Willow’s shoulder.
It cooed, and she stood up.
She glanced at the sleeping woman before leaving quietly.
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 …
