Ethan stood with his hands behind his back. There was a worried look on his face."I'm afraid Alicia isn't the only one he's trying to take away. He also wants to bring Liv with him. "Liv has always been looking for a chance to leave me, and this is the best opportunity.""What do we do? Should we stop him right now? If not, with his capabilities, once he took Mrs. Miller away, it would be difficult for us to track them."Jack had always been a man who lived in the dark. He had many shady ways to disappear without a trace.Of course, Ethan knew that. He was in a dilemma.He had given Olivia too much trauma, and she probably needed a whole lifetime to heal from it.If he forcefully brought her back again, it would only add to her trauma. Their already tense relationship would worsen.But if he had to let go, this was the furthest Ethan could go.If he couldn't see Olivia and had no idea if she was safe, every second would be torture to him."Get her back, but we can't revea

Everly stared at Ethan in confusion. "What exactly are you planning?"Ethan got right to the point. "Liv wants to leave me.""If I have to put up with a demon like you, I'd run far away from you, too.""I won't deny that I did a lot of horrible things in the past. But now, I only want to make it up to her. "I'm not doing it to own her. Liv has a very powerful enemy out there.""How strong are they?"Ethan clenched his fists. "Even until today, I still haven't figured out their identity. They continuously hired assassins to kill Liv."Two years ago, on the night Liv gave birth prematurely, the enemy had sent almost a hundred assassins to kill her. Liv almost died on that rainy night."Olivia had mentioned those things in passing, so Everly didn't know about those details.When Everly learned the truth from Ethan, she was shocked as well. She couldn't believe that Olivia had gone through so much in the two years they hadn't been in contact with each other."After her fake de

When Jack wasn't around, Olivia had a lot of fun playing with Zack. Zack was much better than Alicia at speaking, and he could say a sentence or two.Olivia and Zack got along well together. When Olivia saw Zack's innocent smile, she began to look forward to the future.Just then, Everly called. Olivia answered the call right away.Everly's anxious voice rang out. "Liv, save me.""What happened to you, Eve?" Olivia was instantly worried."It's complicated. Let's meet up and talk.""But—"Everly hastily asked, "What's the matter? Are you not available right now? I'm feeling very weak, and I need someone to help me."Olivia heard Everly's pitiful voice. She knew about Everly's family situation very well.Everly didn't have any relatives here, and her friends were few and far between. Her body was at its weakest, for she had just undergone a miscarriage.Olivia thought about Everly taking care of her in the past. Then, she quickly replied after dealing with the dilemma in her

Everly's tears had just stopped, but they threatened to fall again. "Olivia, you … I'm going to cry myself to death at this rate. Forget talking. Give me a hug."Olivia patted Everly gently on the back. "Of course, I know. When we met at first, you didn't want to say anything so that I wouldn't be worried."But today, you helped him to get me back for the sake of my safety. Am I right?"Everly said, "If you've already figured it out, then why would you come back, silly?"Olivia shifted her body away. She was younger than Everly, but she had gone through so much that her mind was much more mature than Everly's. Like an older sister, she wiped Everly's tears away."Because I want to save you as well. This is the only chance I can get to save you."Everly heard from Ethan about the things Olivia did a few days ago. She didn't expect Olivia to be so concerned about her when Olivia could barely protect herself."I couldn't contact you before. Tell me, what exactly are you plann

Ethan didn't expect to receive a call from Everly soon after Olivia came back."Liv wants to see you."Ethan sighed. "I knew she would catch on."In the snowy evening, Olivia met Ethan once again.After Olivia's fake death, she had been catching glimpses of him in various news. It was only after she got closer to him that she noticed how much weight he had lost.He was in a black wool coat, leaning against the car. In just a minute, snow had piled on his head.Olivia approached him. "Why didn't you wait for me in the car?"Ethan wasn't confident. He didn't know how much she had figured out.Seeing that she was in a relatively stable condition, he licked his dry lips as he said in pleasant surprise, "I wanted to see you sooner."He wanted to hold an umbrella for her against the snow, but he didn't want her to feel disgusted. So, he could only stand where he was, unsure of what to do."Get in the car. Let's talk.""Alright."Ethan scrambled to open the car door on the passeng

Ethan looked at Olivia. There was a hint of red in his eyes. "Tell me, did you fall for him?"Olivia returned the question. "What are you going to do if I fell in love with someone for real someday? Ethan, we're already divorced."Ethan still wore the wedding ring on his hand, which was placed on the steering wheel. In his heart, he had never acknowledged the end of their marriage."Liv, I can tolerate letting you free, but I can't tolerate the thought of you falling for someone else.""What if that day comes?"Ethan said slowly, "I will kill him. For real."Olivia threw herself at him. "I knew it. You must have done something to Logan. He's dead now, isn't he?"Ethan didn't expect the conversation to take this turn. How could he prove to Olivia that he was alive and well?To put on a more convincing act, he grabbed Olivia's hand. There was a sharp glare in his eyes. "So you met me today for the sake of another man?"In reality, he was regretting it with all his heart. H

Olivia's question had hit the bullseye. Ethan could only stay silent."I know that you were deceived by your sister back then, but what happened with the Fordham family was real. It was also true that you have hurt me."You broke my wrist to protect your sister. And even now, I still remember the scene vividly."Ethan said, "I'm sorry, Liv.""All these things have become obstacles between us. Sorry, but I can't cross over those past grudges and love you all over again."Olivia's tone was very calm today. She wasn't mad. She spoke as if she were reminiscing with an old friend."It's no longer possible between us, so why don't we let go without hesitance? "If we stay together, history is only going to repeat itself. The hurt will reach me again and even touch the children."Ethan couldn't retort to anything Olivia said. He said sullenly, "I want to see the children.""No need for that. I've already told them that their father was dead. If you can't love them, I'd rather you n

Noticing Olivia's silence, Ethan continued, "I did do a lot of things that hurt you in the past, and I can't do anything if you insist on leaving me."But other than being your ex-husband, I am also the father of your children. Even in court, I can have custody of them or even visitation rights."Do you think it's fair to strip me of all those rights just like that?"When Ethan said that, Olivia's expression shifted. "You're trying to snatch the children from me now?"If they truly took it to court, she couldn't win against Ethan in terms of qualification. Olivia's calm expression began to waver."Don't be upset, Liv. It was just an example. I didn't mean to snatch the custody rights of the children from you." Ethan hastily coaxed Olivia."I just want to tell you my obligations. I also have the responsibility of protecting you and the children. "On the island, you can relax and focus on healing, and the children can grow freely as well. You'll all be safe."Olivia lowered her

The snowfall was getting heavier. Ethan also slowed down the car.There were a few cars behind them. On the snowy night, the line of cars turned into part of the landscape.Very few people were out on a cold winter night. Because of New Year's Day, colorful lights were everywhere. The whole world looked quiet and gentle.It was painstakingly quiet in the car. Ethan wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to start.Meanwhile, Olivia watched the scenery outside the window, deep in thought.They were about to round a corner. Ethan slowed down ahead of time.Just then, a vehicle from another lane hurtled toward them. Aimed at Ethan's car, it sped toward them with abandon.Startled by the sudden turn of events, Ethan hastily turned the steering wheel, moving the car onto the pedestrian lane at the side to avoid the vehicle.Ethan had already reacted quickly, but when the vehicle sped toward them, it still grazed the side of the driver's seat.The vehicle was a middle-sized

Kelvin dashed forward amidst the gunshots. When he saw the terrifying scene, he was startled as well. "Mr. Miller!"Ethan was in so much pain that his forehead was covered in cold sweat. His lips were pale, but still, he said, "Save Liv first."The door on the passenger seat was right against a wall, so it couldn't be opened. The large truck was on their left.So, Kelvin could only squeeze in through the broken windscreen from the top of the car. "Hang in there, Mr. Miller."Olivia caressed Ethan's face with her trembling fingers. Tears rolled down her cheeks in large droplets.Ethan smiled weakly at her, saying, "Liv, you were right, after all. I'm afraid I'll be giving back my life to you."I'm not scared of death. I'm just afraid that when I die, no one will protect you and the kids anymore. I'm sorry, I never got to be a good father or husband."I caused you and the children to suffer and get hurt …"He coughed, and blood streamed out of the corner of his lips.Even wh