Olivia blushed as she looked away. "The shrimp looks tasty. Let me try it."Before she could pick one up, Ethan quickly fed one of the shrimp he peeled into her mouth."Is it good?"Olivia took a bite. The spiciness, umami, and fragrance exploded on her taste buds. The familiar taste slid from the tip of her tongue to her stomach. She hadn't eaten Camarones a la Diabla in a long time. She stuck her tongue out because it was too spicy for her, and she gulped down some lemonade. "Is it too spicy?""A little, but it's delicious." Olivia's face was flushed from the spice, but she still craved more. Ethan peeled very quickly, but Olivia ate even quicker. "Slow down.""It's a pity that you're not running a food truck. You're wasting your talents." Olivia praised Ethan while she was drinking some water. Ethan looked at her with a tender smile. Did she really think he would cook for just anyone?Perhaps it was because Olivia hadn't tasted such good shrimp in a long time. The
Olivia seemed to have reverted to the state she was in before their relationship started to fall apart. She was innocent, cheerful, and filled with hope every day. Even when Ethan was busy with menial tasks, he would perk up immediately when he saw her smile. His casual expression of love sent Olivia's heart aflutter. She could scarcely hold her urges back when she was close to such a handsome man. Olivia looked away and said, "These cherries are so big and sweet.""I'm glad you like them."Ethan seemed to be busy. He made so much food but didn't eat any himself. He went back to work on his laptop after he peeled all the shrimp for Olivia. Olivia couldn't help but ask, "I think I haven't asked you before. What do you do for work?""Management." Ethan provided a concise answer."No wonder you're always busy."She didn't know Ethan was just trying to distract himself with work. She was too cute. Ethan feared he wouldn't be able to hold back much longer if he didn't diver
The comment brought Olivia back to reality. It was true that everything she saw and heard since she regained consciousness was trying to convince her that she and Ethan were in love and that Ethan loved her deeply. It was like a gift box perfectly wrapped with no imperfections on the outside. Even if the loss of her baby was an accident, what about her arm? Who injured her arm?When she was taking a bath, she noticed a lot of scars and wounds on her body. None of them were lethal. They were more like scratches, scrapes, or bruises. Her palms were calloused. She had a beautiful figure, but it wasn't the delicate, frail kind. Instead, she had a more athletic build. The wounds seemed to be recent, and she seemed to be someone who frequented the gym. Or else, she wouldn't be able to get such a build. All these things directly contradict Ethan's statement that she was a housewife. The most important thing was that the registered numbers in her phone consisted of Ethan and s
The following day, Olivia was woken up by the bright sunlight. She slowly opened her eyes. They were bright and pure like those of a newborn. "Did you sleep well?"Olivia met Ethan's smiling face and thought he was the most charming man in the world. Even though some might think it to be an exaggeration, Olivia believed that to be true for Ethan. Even as she looked at him so closely, she was amazed at how good-looking he was. No matter what angle she looked at him from, she couldn't find even the slightest imperfection. When he didn't smile, he was cold as ice. But when he did smile, his demeanor brightened up. Olivia replied, "Y-Yeah."In the past, she was constantly stressed and had trouble falling asleep. She would suffer from insomnia most nights. Even if she did manage to sleep, she would be plagued by nightmares. Last night, she had a nice dream and slept through the night. "That's great. Good morning, honey."Ethan leaned over and kissed her on the forehead lightly.
Olivia reflexively tried to move back, but she forgot there was an open wardrobe behind her. She had placed herself in an even smaller space. She pushed against Ethan's chest with both her arms and was blushing. Unfortunately, she couldn't get on her phone and ask the internet what she should do in this situation. Ethan tapped her lightly on the nose. "It's cold outside. You should wear more clothes." Then, he let go of her and moved away. Olivia was finally able to breathe fresh air again. She said, "Alright."She sighed in relief. She thought he had wanted to do something to her. Ethan moved out of the closet and said, "Breakfast is ready.""Okay, I'm coming."Olivia waited for her face to stop blushing before she headed downstairs frantically for breakfast. She went out with Ethan after the meal. Looking at the expensive car parked outside, Olivia gulped and asked, "Is this your car?" "It's yours too."Olivia got into the car nervously. It seemed like Ethan wasn't
What happened was completely different from what Olivia had thought. The things her father left her were indeed priceless to her, but they didn't really have any actual monetary value. So, the comments on her post were wrong. Ethan wasn't after her money. In that case, what could she have that a man like Ethan would covet?They stayed at the Fordham residence for a while longer, but Olivia couldn't remember anything. Before they left, Snowball followed Olivia out. She wanted to suggest bringing Snowball with her but stopped herself. It was like she subconsciously knew that Ethan didn't like cats. "What's wrong?"Olivia pointed to Snowball and asked, "Can I bring her with me?"Snowball was an old cat and didn't have long to live. Olivia wanted to stay with Snowball for the remainder of her lifespan. Ethan agreed readily, "Sure, I'll get someone to bring her home. Let's continue our date."Olivia pondered over his words. "So, this is a date?"Smiling, Ethan held her hand. "W
Olivia's heart skipped a beat when she heard that. Turning to look at Ethan, she said, "You shouldn't say things like that." Ethan looked into the distance and said calmly, "People die all the time. If I get into an accident …""Accidents don't happen that frequently. Stop saying things like that." Olivia felt gloomy. She didn't like the word "accident". She subconsciously placed a hand on her stomach. They spent the rest of the trip in silence. Ethan brought Olivia to the closest mall, and they went shopping. Then, they got some food and watched a movie like a normal couple. It was already past 9:00 pm when they finished the movie. Also, it was getting cold out. So, there weren't a lot of people on the streets.Shiny decorations were hung up everywhere, illuminating the drifting snowflakes. The scene looked very romantic. "Are you cold?" Ethan asked. "It's fine. The car is just a short walk away." Ethan noticed the misty breath she exhaled from her mouth. So, he took off
Olivia was disappointed that she missed on her first try. "It's okay, we still have plenty of chances.""Okay."Olivia tried throwing the ribbons a few more times. She was an athletic woman, so she had enough strength to throw the balls up high. But the balls either scraped the branches before falling, or they missed completely. She didn't even land one successfully after five tries. Olivia wondered if karma didn't allow her to land her ribbons on the tree because she didn't want it to happen. She wasn't worried because Ethan had five ribbons too. She figured it would be a simple task for a man. Olivia shrugged and said, "It's your turn."Ethan threw his first ribbon high up. It was clear he was aiming for the top of the tree. He threw it with just enough force and at the right angle. Strangely, the ribbon landed on a branch, but the ball slowly slid down.Olivia saw Ethan's expression turn cold. She quickly comforted him, saying, "It's just an accident. You'll get it next