Olivia pulled the covers over her head, feeling a little annoyed by the thunder outside. She covered her ears firmly, trying to go to sleep as soon as possible.The more annoyed she felt, the harder it was for her to fall asleep. Also, she kept feeling a chill run down her spine.She felt like there was a voice in her mind telling her to run.She didn't know where she would run to or why she would have to run.She had already called Cyril, and many people patrolled the villa 24/7. If there indeed were a problem, they would've noticed it already.Olivia shook her head. She had to stop herself from thinking too much. She even started to hear things.After struggling for a long while, she still couldn't fall asleep. She took out the gun Jack gave her half a year ago. It could help her feel more assured, at least.The two babies in her tummy were probably tired from kicking around. So, they grew quiet.The thunder and sound of waves hitting the reefs came one after the other.A co

Someone caught up to them. He was wearing waterproof clothing and had goggles over his eyes. Even though his jaw was the only exposed body part, Mona could recognize him right away.It was Warren.At that moment, she wished she could open her mouth and ask him why he did that. She wanted to ask him who he was.In the next second, she saw the man raising his gun. He was aiming at Olivia.He didn't say anything unnecessary, nor did he show any signs of his arrival. He came here for Olivia.At that moment, Mona couldn't see the Warren she knew in this man. He looked like death itself.He was drenched because of the rain. Raindrops slowly dripped down the slick surface of his clothes. The wool carpet in the corridor turned wet.When he pulled the trigger, Mona didn't even think twice before she stood in front of Olivia.The bullet dug into the flesh. Olivia heard a groan ringing in her ears.Olivia's pupils caught the image of blood sputtering out of Mona's body. In the next s

Olivia's pained wails resounded throughout the villa. Cyril had just dealt with the man who was running out of Olivia's room. In the end, he was still too late.When he saw the blood spurting from Mona's chest, he felt as if his heart had turned numb.After all, he had undergone professional training. Even if his relatives had fallen in front of him, he wouldn't pause his mission.Cyril saw that the man was wearing a bulletproof vest and, hence, unharmed. Lunging at Warren, Cyril engaged in close combat with him.Olivia lowered the gun in her hand. Her mind was buzzing, and she could only see red.Mona's body fell limply by her side. Blood tainted the bracelet on her wrist.The pendant she had praised before was now covered in blood. It lay on the floor with her body, never to get up again.Olivia knelt on the floor, tears pouring out of her eyes. She wanted to block the wounds with her hands, but the blood kept flowing endlessly."Mona, hang in there. The doctors are coming so

Olivia knew that very well. But after experiencing something like that, she couldn't calm her emotions at all.Patting her on the back to soothe her emotions, Cody spoke in a gentle voice. "Don't worry, we've already moved Mr. Fordham away."He's fine, and you're okay too. This is the best outcome."Olivia doubted it.She had lost a good friend moments ago.The car sped along the road. At that speed, they would be able to get off the mountain and enter the circular route in a little more than ten minutes.Rain fell in dense sheets. Even with the wipers frantically sweeping, they couldn't clear out the incoming rain.The mountain was very foggy. With the heavy rain and strong winds, it wasn't easy to drive under such conditions.Everyone was anxious, and the children had been kicking in her tummy for a while.Olivia kept touching her tummy to soothe the children. In a sobbing voice, she said, "Be good, children. Don't make a fuss. I'm here. I'll protect you."As she coaxed, the children

When Cody heard what Olivia said, she panicked. "Please tell me you're kidding, Mrs. Miller.""I've given birth prematurely in the sea before. This feels the same as it did back then.""Hold on tight to me, Mrs. Miller."Owen Pullman, the bodyguard, couldn't afford any mistakes. He swiftly swam to the shore with Olivia.Dragging Olivia out of the sea with all his might, he took out an emergency light.Olivia was drenched in water, and Cody wasn't sure if it was sea water or Olivia's water breaking. With a cold expression, Cody said sternly, "Let me have a look."Other than the water breaking, there was even blood streaming out. Cody's expression changed. "Oh no! Mrs. Miller, your water broke, and you're also bleeding."If the water broke, this meant that the children would be born prematurely. But now that Olivia was bleeding, the situation just got more complicated.The rupturing capillaries near the membrane might be the cause of the bleeding. But if the blood came from the babies, t

Olivia set her phone aside as soon as she finished, giving Cody cooperation."Mrs. Miller, I can't perform surgery given the circumstances. You're on your own."You have to push them out as soon as possible. Otherwise, the babies will be suffocated to death. Just push. Your cervix is open."Olivia could feel her babies' heads falling downward. They were tossing and turning in her womb, possibly because of the absence of amniotic fluid.Together, Olivia and the babies gave their last ditch effort like a fish flapping on land."Babies, you have to make it through this. Your father is coming to pick you up. You'll be fine. Everything's going to be alright. Mommy's here. I will never give up on you guys, so don't give up."Even though she had experienced this before, the second experience gave her more fear and pain.Her whole body was shaking. She wasn't sure whether it was due to fear or the cold.The other line of the phone was noisy, but Ethan's voice never fell into silence."Liv, I'm

"W—What did you say?""They must be suffocated during the delivery. Don't be sad, Mrs. Miller. It is rare for a baby to survive when born in week 24. "Your well-being matters the most. You're still young. You can still have babies in the future.""No. I don't believe that they're gone just like that. I've taken care of them for months! I—""Mrs. Miller, the assassins will be here soon. We must leave.""No. No! I will never abandon my children!"Cody couldn't care much about it. She received the order to protect Olivia, and the babies came afterward.When the babies and Olivia were in danger, Cody had to put Olivia on the top of the list."I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller." Cody carried Olivia on her back.The latter watched her babies, who lay lifelessly on a jumble of clothes with teary eyes."No! My babies!"Cody crawled up the cliff with difficulty as Olivia was on her back. Although she was stronger than average people, thanks to regular training, carrying Olivia on her back re

"Don't overthink it, Mrs. Miller. Hold on, Mr. Miller will be here soon. This is our mission. We will protect you no matter what happens.""Thank you, Dr. Wells. Thank you for looking after me for the past few months."Olivia's sudden remark at such a time made Cody feel uneasy."Do not give up, Mrs. Miller. We will get out of here. We will.""Get out of here? Where to?" Olivia raised her head to look at the somber sky, and only raindrops pattered on her face."Actually, I know that my father is not left with much time. He can stay alive until today only because of the machines and medicine. He has long lost the will to live.""Mrs. Miller …""Dr. Wells, my friend once told me that I was like a small sun that shines brightly. But the illuminance that emanated from me slowly dwindled."I'm wrapped up in darkness. I had a muddy period myself."At that time, I tossed and turned and struggled. I didn't want to admit my fate, nor did I believe in destiny."Even if a faint ray of light recur

Olivia dipped into darkness, running quickly all alone.She thought, "Where are my babies? Where are they?"One thing was on her mind—"I should hurry and find my babies, or they'll be scared."She ran for a very long time, not knowing when to stop. Suddenly, a ray of light shone ahead of her, and she was standing on a field.There was a bridge made of a rainbow at the end of the field, leading to the opposite side, where it was covered with clouds.A figure slowly appeared on the opposite side of the rainbow bridge. It was Mona!She was clad in the same dress she wore while picking Olivia from the airport. She waved her hands at Olivia as always. "Mona!" Elated, Olivia dashed toward the rainbow bridge. The moment she stepped on the bridge, two brisk voices resounded. "Mommy!"She looked back only to see her two babies. The boy resembled Ethan, while the girl looked like a mini Olivia."I finally found you!" Olivia crouched to hug them. As she reached out for them, her fin

Olivia's walls of rationality crumbled. Her babies were her last straw.A pang of despair twinged her as much as she had looked forward to their birth.Tears and blood dripped onto the floor. Kneeling on the bed, she clawed at her hair. "Ethan, you shouldn't have saved me. It's too painful to stay alive!"She couldn't figure out the meaning of her living. Her existence itself was a bad omen; she would only bring misfortune to the people around her.Ethan hugged Olivia again. "Do you know why I saved you? Fine, I'll tell you why now."He crouched to slip socks and shoes to her feet before carrying her."Where are you bringing me to?""You'll find out soon."He carried her to one of the patient rooms that consisted of three compartments. The patients in the room were bandaged. Some of them were wearing casts, too!Cyril, whose leg was shot, was hopping in their direction while supporting himself with a crutch. It seemed like he wanted to head to the restroom. He greeted