Olivia instinctively put her hand on her tummy. But then, she feared that Ethan would notice it, so she hastily retracted her hand.But her movements only attracted even more attention. Ethan saw all that.As he slowly walked toward her, Olivia's heartbeat quickened.When Ethan's hand touched her back, she felt as if everything just exploded. She had goosebumps all over her. Fear spread from the spot he touched to her entire body.She suppressed her panic, trying her best to look calm."What are you doing?""You seem to be scared of me, Liv."Olivia gulped. Then, she said in a cold voice, "It's disgust, not fear. Ethan, has anyone ever told you that you're annoying? "Since you're going to marry Marina soon, stop messing around with me!"Ethan slowly bent over, his authoritative air looming over Olivia.He whispered in Olivia's ear, "Liv, you're very nervous."It wasn't a question; it was a statement.A bead of sweat rolled down Olivia's forehead. Even she wasn't sure why

Ethan had only uttered one word, but Mona's knees went weak. Dropping to the floor, Mona said, "Mr. Miller, I'll tell! I'll tell you everything!"Ethan frowned, thinking that Mona gave in a little too soon. He hadn't even pressured her."Go ahead.""I felt that it was a pity to throw away the roses we trimmed from the garden, so I sold them at night for a dollar each."I didn't mean to be greedy. I just need money, and my grandmother has gotten sick, too. I'm sorry, Mr. Miller. I won't do that again."Ethan frowned even deeper. "That's what you wanted to say?"Mona wiped her tears. "There's more. I'll tell you everything. "When I was trimming the trees, my hand slipped, and I accidentally trimmed the heart shape into an apple."Mr. Miller, please don't question my work etiquette. I was just a little feverish that day."Holding his fingers against his forehead, Ethan had a look of annoyance on his face. "What nonsense are you talking about?"I'm asking you to tell me about

Mona gave Ethan a weird look. She could see that Ethan was being very considerate and nice toward Olivia recently.He was about to marry Marina, but everyone in the Manor of Roses could see that he was sincere toward Olivia.Mona was surprised that Ethan didn't even know about his wife's pregnancy symptoms."I heard from Ms. Fordham that she didn't have much experience back then. "The nausea lasted for three months, and the baby didn't seem to be developing well."In the early stages of pregnancy, women should get progesterone injections every day. "My mom got those injections, too, and she said it's very painful."But Ms. Fordham looked forward to that child very much. There wasn't any fetal heartbeat even after more than 40 days. "The doctor advised against keeping the child, asking her to get an abortion."But she begged the doctor to wait another week. She was terrified in those few days. "It was a good thing that she persevered. The fetal heartbeat was detected after

Ethan had heard many people say the same thing. They all wanted him to treat Olivia better. But in the end, he still forced Olivia into her current situation."Alright, I understand. She's wary of me, so she doesn't want me to know that she's pregnant. "You don't have to tell her anything; just take care of her."If there's something odd about her, just tell me. I will do my best to meet her needs in the Manor of Roses."Mona replied, "Understood, Mr. Miller. I knew that your love for Ms. Fordham was real."The simple-minded Mona didn't even realize that she had fully betrayed Olivia."You may leave now."After the door of the study closed, Ethan put a hand to his forehead. He dialed Chris Atkins' number with his other hand."Mr. Miller, did something happen to your wife this late at night?" Chris was already used to it by now. He knew that if Ethan called him, the matter would usually concern Olivia.Staring at the streetlights in the distance, Ethan was silent for a few

Olivia frowned. She wondered what Ethan was up to again, running over to her and saying nonsensical stuff.Stretching out her right hand, she wanted to push his suffocating body away. But when her fingers touched his body, she felt something wet.It was blood.She was very sensitive to such smells now.Turning on the lights, Olivia saw the blood seeping into his white shirt.He didn't leave the villa. Olivia didn't understand how he would turn out like this."Who did this?"Ethan didn't seem to mind it at all. Instead, he reached out to touch her face."Liv, I hurt your hand, so I'll make it up to you with my arm. Don't be mad at me anymore, okay?"There seemed to be an abnormal thirst in his gaze. Olivia was speechless."Are you out of your mind?"Ethan didn't deny that. With bloodied fingers, he touched Olivia's face. "Yes, I'm crazy. Liv, you can do anything to me as long as you don't leave me.""Even kill you?"Blood streamed from his fingertips, dripping along her

After Ethan learned of Olivia's pregnancy, he spent every second in pain and suffering. He suppressed the beast, hiding deep within his heart, fearing that it might hurt Olivia.Even so, the rage in his chest only grew stronger. His jealousy had changed him.He asked himself time and again why the child wasn't his. He wouldn't have to suffer so much if he was the father.As Brent bandaged Ethan's wounds, he said, "Mr. Miller, please calm down. Please stop hurting yourself."Ethan smiled bitterly. "Brent, if it were you, what would you do?""Mr. Miller, I don't have a wife yet, so I won't make assumptions. I can't give you any useful advice."Brent knew that Ethan was like a tired person driving on the highway. His whole body was tense. If he so much as slacked off for even a moment, he might very well die.Brent didn't dare suggest anything, nor was he able to.Olivia and Ethan had turned out like this, mainly because of Leia.Both women were important to Ethan. No matte

After Ethan's outburst, Olivia never saw him in the next few days.She felt increasingly uneasy. She had a feeling that he had sensed something.But he would've gone crazy if he knew that she was pregnant. He would silently ensure that she was well-fed every day.Her meals had increased lately. Also, she didn't know if it was just her, but she felt like the food was all very nutritious.Olivia had asked Mona about it. Mona said that she was the one who told the kitchen staff to prepare the meals this way.After all, Olivia had a hard time with her pregnancy, and she threw up very often. So, she needed to eat more.Without Ethan around, the Manor of Roses was eerily quiet every day. But Olivia had a feeling that it was just the calm before the storm.Noticing Olivia's suspicious look every day, Mona couldn't help but chuckle. "Ms. Fordham, you're overthinking it. I heard that the Carltons are eager for marriage."Also, even though Marina is in ill health, she has a lot of

Ethan had brought Olivia and Jeff back from the island in a hurry. Ever since then, he didn't pay much attention to Avery.Ethan did hear that Avery had gone back to his home country, though. By the looks of it, Avery didn't intend to return to Aldenvine and take Olivia from him.In other words, Olivia was probably a toy Avery played with on a whim. He wasn't sincere at all.Ethan was extremely furious about it.The woman he loved the most was pregnant with someone else's child, but that someone didn't even care about it.Ethan didn't know how he should treat Olivia. For the past few days, he tried to convince himself to accept it. But his mind couldn't let go of the thought that the child wasn't his.He couldn't peacefully treat the child as his own. In another 20 days or so, Olivia would be able to undergo the operation.Olivia's health wasn't too great, and she looked very thin. She needed to nourish her body before the operation.Once again, Ethan asked someone to deliv

When Ethan saw the wariness in Olivia's eyes, he knew that she treated him more like an enemy than a lover.Ethan sighed. "Don't worry, Liv. I won't do anything to you. "I came here today to tell you that your favorite musician, Amadeus, is holding a concert here."I bought tickets, so let's attend the concert tomorrow."Olivia stared at Ethan suspiciously, wondering if he was plotting something again."Liv, I don't mean anything else. Amadeus hasn't made an appearance for the past few years. "I know that you've always liked him, and this concert may be the last one he's holding for good."I don't want you to miss it."Speaking of, it had been two years and six months since Olivia attended any concert at all.The last time she attended an event like this was the Fruit Jam Music Festival three years ago.Olivia and Ethan were wearing matching outfits, and they both wore caps. As she stood among the young people, she sang along to her heart's content.Back then, she was cheerful and a

Standing behind Olivia, Mona noticed that Olivia had been hesitating for a long while. There was a puzzled expression on her face as she asked, "Ms. Fordham, are the clothes not nice enough?""No, they all look very nice. I'm just feeling a little sad."Mona didn't know about the history between Olivia and Ethan. So, she couldn't understand what the sadness meant."Choose one for me." Olivia decisively looked away. She was too used to wearing cheap clothes, so she only felt at a loss when faced with those luxurious outfits.Standing in front of the wardrobe, Mona picked out the clothes as she muttered, "Ms. Fordham, you have a good figure, and you're good-looking, too. You even have fair skin."You're just like a model, so you'd look good even if you're wearing a sack."She selected a white dress. It had an elegant design and was well-tailored, too. It looked graceful in every aspect."This one, then. I think it suits you very much, Ms. Fordham."Olivia put on the white dress. Smilin