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