Olivia held the check between her fingers. The look in her eyes was unfathomable. "Why?""For personal reasons. I hope you can make it happen, Vanessa.""But I've already told your sister that the chances of success are quite high."Fabian smiled. "An operation is like an exam. It's normal for occasional mistakes to occur, right?""As you wish, then, Mr. Fabian." Olivia filled in the amount on the check.99.99 million dollars."You're okay with this, right, Mr. Fabian?" She was asking for a lot.Fabian only glanced at it. "Sure. Whatever you wish."Olivia put the check away. "Well, then. Here's to a great partnership."Fabian had heard of Vanessa's fame a long time ago. She didn't belong to any hospital, and even when she treated patients, she did it of her own will.He wasn't sure if she would agree to this, but fortunately, she did.Marina had no idea that the person who loved her the most had joined hands with the person who hated her the most.Ethan didn't come too soon
At the dining table, Otto took Ethan's hand and said sincerely, "I don't have much time left, Ethan."Originally, the grandson-in-law I was most keen on having was you, but in the end, things weren't meant to be between you and Marina. Now that things have come to this point, I won't ask for too much."I just hope that you won't attack the Carltons, even if it's just because of the connection between our families. Please give us as much support as you can."When Otto said those words, Fabian gripped the wine glass tightly. But when Otto looked at him, he put on a fake friendly face.Olivia once saw Fabian meeting up with Yale, so he must be on the Yale family's side. Hence, it made sense that he would be upset with what Otto said."Fabian, you should learn from Ethan."Fabian held the wine glass, looking quite guilty indeed. "You're right, Grandpa. Mr. Miller, I'm counting on your guidance."Ethan's gaze swept over him. There was a deep knowing look in his eyes as he said, "I wo
Olivia lowered her voice as she reached out to shove Ethan. "Stop fooling around."In the snowy landscape, Ethan's drunken voice sounded extra suggestive. "Liv, I miss you. That old man won't even let me in the house."When he was speaking, he sounded extra wounded. Even though Olivia wasn't there at the scene, she felt amused when she pictured the situation.He was a powerful man, so he had never experienced such treatment before.Standing on her tiptoes, Olivia gave him a peck on the cheek. "Alright, stop fooling around. I'll make it up to you at night."Unbeknownst to them, someone was standing nearby and had seen everything.Erina was worried that her mother would be bullied by that bad man again, so she came out to look for Marina.She didn't expect to run into that sight.For as long as she could remember, Ethan had always been a very cold man. He was even colder when it came to Marina.She had never seen him smile at Marina before. In the past few years, he never even o
Connor was still receiving training out there, and Ethan was separated from his other three children. This was a decision Olivia had made back then to draw boundaries between herself and Ethan.To protect the children, she didn't even tell Ethan where the children were studying.Even though Ethan had a reason, when Olivia thought about him going so far for someone else's child, she still felt upset about it.Gripping the steering wheel, Olivia quietly told herself not to hold a grudge against a child. But she couldn't stop her mind from thinking.She sped all the way back to the Heath residence.Meanwhile, in the Carlton residence, Marina's body was pinned against the cold mirror as she endured Fabian's outrage. About a dozen minutes later, Fabian finally stopped in haste.Seeing that he didn't take any preventive measures, Marina bit his shoulder viciously. "You jerk! How dare you do that!"Fabian had a crazed look on his face. "I want you to have my child!""In your dreams!"
Olivia returned to the Heath residence gloomily. Molly still hadn't gone to bed, and a warm light flickered in her room.Tatiana let Molly try on the scarf she had just knitted. "They fit just right. I'll knit gloves and a hat for you tomorrow.""Thank you, Mom." In just a few days, Molly had gotten much better. Her cheeks had plumped up a little."Come on, you don't have to thank me. I'm your mom, after all. In the future, I'll make it up to you even more, so please get well soon."Olivia knocked on the door and went in. Molly trusted Olivia very much, and her eyes lit up when she saw Olivia."You're back, Olivia. Where did you go?""I checked in on a patient. Are you okay?" Olivia's originally foul mood got better as soon as she saw Molly."Yes, I'm alright. My stomach stopped aching, and my appetite has improved a lot compared to before. Your medicine is quite effective."Molly was like the sun. She was sad about losing her child, but she would force a smile in front of ever
Ethan seemed to have guessed that she would be coming over, so he stood under the streetlights. That way, she would be able to spot the white snow on his figure right away.If her heart ached for him, she would come downstairs.Olivia was in her bathrobe, holding the gift he had sent her as she looked down at him.Right after that, she lowered her head and typed something on her phone. Then, she raised her phone and waved it, gesturing for Ethan to check his phone.Ethan lowered his gaze, thinking that Olivia did indeed care about him.But when he unlocked his phone, the smile froze on his face."Thanks for the gift. The roads might be slippery in this weather, so take care on your way home."Seeing that Ethan had checked his phone, Olivia turned around and went back to her room. She even drew the curtains, firmly blocking her figure from view.In his exasperation, Ethan smiled bitterly. He remembered when she was still in school and she came out in her pajamas despite the snow
Ethan looked at Olivia's figure against the bleak snow. He felt like he had messed up again.Instead of plots and schemes, he was more intent on seeing her.With Mason between them and since Olivia had to take care of Molly as well, it had become quite a pipe dream for him to see Olivia.He knew that Olivia had surgery to perform today, so that was why he kept waiting here. He wanted to see her as soon as she got out of the Heath residence.He recalled back when he returned from his missions, she would always have some soup ready for him if he informed her beforehand. She would stand at the entrance in her apron, looking out for him.White snow drifted around her, covering her hair and clothes with a layer of white. She looked as pretty as a picture.He just terribly missed the past.Ethan sighed. He had somehow made Olivia mad again. Stepping on the gas pedal, he went after her.The surgery today would be performed in the basement of Olivia's villa, which was equipped with the
Ethan had always been a powerful man, but at that moment, he was extremely humble. "I was picking out the bunnies for you last night, and I decided to get something for Erina while I was at it."Liv, I treasure you, and I care about our children as well. It's almost New Year's, so can you give me a chance to see the children?"He was especially concerned about the tender Willow. They had only spent a short time together in the village before Olivia left with Willow.Olivia sighed. "Alright, just don't do it again."He nodded in agreement. "I won't."Olivia poked at the stubs on his chin. "Go upstairs and wash up.""Sure." Taking her fingertips, he planted a kiss on them. "Have you really calmed down?""Yes, absolutely."It was only then that Ethan sighed in relief and went upstairs. Now, he felt like he was walking on thin ice around Olivia.He had finally contacted her again after a painstaking process, so he was sincerely worried that he might lose Olivia again.Pride and f