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
An ambiguous feeling swelled in Erina. It stifled her chest as she observed Ethan's nonchalant visage.Were they living together?She didn't tell Marina what she witnessed last night lest she upset Marina.Many things transpired within the household, so Erina was more mature compared to her peers. Not only was her EQ similar to that of a teenager, but she was also reticent and sensitive.She called softly, "Dad."Ethan closed the book and placed it atop the table.At that moment, Fabian pushed Marina over. He was slightly surprised by Ethan's presence. "Mr. Miller, are you close with Vanessa?""Yes. I'll show you the way to the operating room." Ethan stood to lead the group to the basement.There were so many things Marina wanted to say, yet he didn't give her the chance to do so.Soon, they reached the basement, where the door to the operating room was left ajar.Olivia was completely ready in an operating suit as she had sanitized herself beforehand.Only the light in the
Erina's fists rested beside her, and her cheeks were red.Ethan raised his gaze onto her and pulled her. "Not entirely. I have a story to tell you."Tears flowed down her cheeks. "What if I oppose your remarriage? It's true that you haven't been getting along with Mom all these years, but I heard that you've been alone the entire time. Can't you stay as you are right now?"Are you this desperate to build a new family with another person? I don't want that! I don't want you to have kids with another person. You can only be my father. Mine only!"Ethan stared right into her eyes. It had been a long time since they last met, but the obsession in her eyes was all too familiar.She took after Marina so much.Fortunately, he noticed it in time. It would've been a catastrophe if he had realized it later."Erina, calm down.""No!" Erina threw herself into his arms. Her tears showed no sign of stopping. "Dad, Mom and I love you. Don't abandon us! Please! I know she's done wrong things,
Ethan rushed to grab Erina. "Erina, you're your father's pride. If he were still alive, he'd surely love you."Erina wriggled so hard to break free from his grasp. Then, she slapped him. "Bastard! You're sorry to Mom, and you hurt your wife! I hate you, I hate you!" She ran away, and Brent followed. "Leave it to me, Mr. Miller."One of Ethan's hands covered his cheek. It didn't hurt, but he couldn't help the overflowing sorrow.Before this, he desperately wished to protect Kurt's family so much that he even brought his own family in harm's way.In the end, Fabian repaid the favor the other way round and Marina lost everything. Even Olivia, whom he vowed to protect, was marred with scars.Gradually, his knees knelt to the ground. Just how much of a failure his life was to fail to protect no one?Kelvin patted Ethan's shoulder. "It's not your fault, Mr. Miller. There's no win-win in life. No one can own everything. Actually, you're doing the right thing."Sitting on the mat,