Even though Olivia was very familiar with the terrain, she had set out in such a hurry that she didn't bring all the necessary equipment. There was no signal in the mountains either.She was now stuck between a rock and a hard place. She could not turn back now.The rocks were slippery, and she slid downward countless times. Fortunately, she was experienced enough that she could grab onto some branches along the way when she was falling.Because of the forceful tugging, her hands were covered in blood. It was a terrifying sight.It truly wasn't her day today. She kept encountering misfortunes one after the other.Standing on a small tree, Olivia paused and took a few breaths. She opened her palms and glanced at her gruesome hands. Of course, it hurt a lot, but she didn't have time to lament it.Her top priority was to get down the cliff and locate Ethan.The longer the time passed, the further she would be from Ethan. The forest was quite complicated, after all. They were in a p
As their eyes met, Olivia suddenly leaped off the ground. Just as she had done in the snake den, she held Ethan tightly."Damn it, who permitted you to run away? Do you know how worried I was about you?"Ethan knelt on the ground on one knee. His eyes widened as shock filled his face.Last night, Olivia had said so certainly that she hated him and found him disgusting.He thought that he didn't have a chance anymore. He chose to leave so that she could stop crying and he wouldn't be an eyesore to her.But Olivia's embrace made him feel like the dying embers in the fireplace were rekindled. His heart began to thump wildly, and his suppressed emotions were slowly revived."Liv, what did you just say …"Pulling away from his arms, Olivia said through gritted teeth, "I said that I was very worried about you, alright?"Grabbing his collar, she jerked him forward. Then, she raised her head and planted a kiss on Ethan's lips.Ethan felt like his mind had just exploded.What was he s
It was only then that Ethan came to his senses. He was so elated that desire clouded his thoughts. Olivia had descended in the heavy rain, so she must have gotten hurt."Where are you hurt, Liv?"Even until now, Olivia's mind was in a mess. Before this, she went after Ethan without care for anything else. Now that she had bumped into Ethan for real, her face was filled with an awkward expression.After all, she even spoke harshly to Ethan last night. She was eating her words too soon.She didn't know how she should talk to Ethan. Her mind was in a mess, and her heart was even messier."I-I'm fine."There wasn't any illumination in the cave, and the light from outside was meager.It was daytime, but in reality, it wasn't much different from night.Fortunately, Ethan was very experienced in survival in the wild. He had gathered lots of firewood before it rained. He hadn't gotten the chance to use them yet, but now that Olivia was here, they came in handy.Ethan took out a lighte
Olivia found a large shirt of Ethan's. After changing into it, she hastily lay in the sleeping bag.Ethan came back soon enough. Olivia poked only her head out of the sleeping bag. It reminded him of when they were just getting used to each other when they were newlyweds.Even though Ethan was wearing waterproof clothes, he was quite wet as well. Taking off his jacket, he placed it on the rack. He was wearing a white T-shirt underneath.Because of the moisture, his shirt was snug against his body. The lines of his muscles were completely exposed.Ethan asked in a low voice, "Liv … Can I take off my top?"After what happened last night, he didn't dare stimulate Olivia again.Olivia turned away. "Okay."Taking off his top, Ethan placed it on the rack as well. When he saw Olivia looking away, he smiled like an idiot.He felt like he was dreaming. He couldn't believe that Olivia risked her life to look for him. If this wasn't love, then what was?Ethan suddenly felt that all this
The shape of Olivia's legs was quite peculiar for normal humans. It looked more fictional than real.Also, because she often soaked in the medicinal spring, even her soles were fair like porcelain. They had a slightly pink tint to them, and they looked quite supple.Her posture had completely showcased her best parts, and she looked extremely alluring.Ethan gulped, recalling what they did in the cornfield last night.It was the most primitive of circumstances and also the most stimulating."Liv …"Ethan's mouth was dry.When Olivia turned around, she saw the gaze in his eyes. He looked like a predator eyeing its prey.They were the parents of four children already, but after being together and apart for years, Olivia still hadn't opened up to him.Sometimes, after she subconsciously hid her body, she wondered a little too late if she had been too coy.But many things had already become a habit of hers, so she wasn't conscious of them at all.Just like now. Her first reactio
Ethan crouched on the ground and began putting together the bamboo he had cut beforehand.While the meat was roasting, he gathered some bark and vines. After some adjustments, he turned them into rope.His upper body was still bare. When he crouched on the ground, he revealed his scar-filled back. He looked very manly indeed.Lowering his head, Ethan began to work. He explained, "I'm worried that the ground is dirty and there are bugs, so I cut some bamboo to make a simple bed. You can sleep more comfortably at night."He was used to these things, so he could build the bed within 30 minutes.He had also gathered some leaves and hay at the side. He had already dried them by the fire, so they weren't wet at all. Olivia wondered where he found them in the heavy rain.If she claimed that she didn't feel anything, she would be lying."It's just a night's sleep. You don't have to go through all that trouble.""If it's you, it's no trouble for me." Ethan didn't even turn around as he
This man …He used to be brash and demanding, and he would try to get anything he wanted. But now, he was so polite about it that Olivia couldn't quite get used to it."I'm hungry," Olivia declined.Ethan sighed lightly. He didn't force her, though. Instead, he patted her head. "Eat as much as you like."With that, he quietly went back to work on the double bed.As Olivia chewed on the meat, she touched her face. She found that her face was red and burning. It must have been the high temperature in the cave.She gazed at Ethan's strong figure. In reality, no one would hate a man like him.For example, she still felt something during their slightly stimulating affair last night.Setting aside their grudges, it was an extreme enjoyment to date and sleep with a man like him.But the greatest difference between humans and animals was their emotions. Every time Olivia thought of those things, she would feel something weighing on her heart.Every time she got intimate with Ethan, s
After washing up, Olivia felt much more relaxed. Her thoughts slowly turned clear, and she had already decided something in her heart.When she turned around and came back, she saw Ethan toiling away.He was busy making a fish trap. Before he set out, he brought a lot of compressed biscuits and two bottles of water. He also brought some fruit along.He was planning to go as fast as possible. He would just drink water from some mountain springs and pick some wild fruits to eat along his way.The rain and Olivia's sudden presence had messed up his plans. By the looks of it, it would probably rain tomorrow as well. Ethan hastily weaved a fish trap, making preparations to catch fish.Before Olivia realized it, she was sitting on the bamboo bed he had made. Her fair legs were swaying lightly."Aren't you tired?" Olivia asked.Of course, he was tired. He hadn't slept the whole night, and he had also toiled for the whole day. It was extremely hot near the fire too. His forehead and bod
Warren's pale face showed a hint of pleading. "Olivia, we've gotten to know each other better in the past two years. Have you ever loved me?"Hatred was evident in Olivia's cold eyes. "Never. I pray for your death every single second of my life.""I knew it." He smiled at that embittering answer. Karma had always been there. Another sound of a gunshot surprised the birds. A pool of blood splashed over the flowers. Warren stared at the picture on the gravestone. "Mona, I've returned everything that I owe you…"Olivia's gaze alternated between the two bodies. Her heart ached as she began crying. "It's finally over, Mona. Please rest in peace."She had been waiting for this day to come for too long. When the revenge was finally over, she felt hollow on the inside. …Yarrows reached their peak of beauty during the season, dancing along the wind. Willow was chasing after Zack, her bells ringing briskly. He teased, "You can't catch me!"After weaving a garland, Alicia bec
Warren was so blinded by love that he didn't realize that Olivia had spent the last two years setting this up.The moment he saw Olivia nestling in Ethan's arms, he knew that his identity had been exposed since the beginning.It was time to end all of this.Although the Fordham family had won the fight, they sustained heavy casualties. Brandon and Deborah, together with Jacqueline, had hurt and killed countless people. Quinn became a sacrifice, never waking up again despite her young age. Olivia placed a bouquet before Quinn's gravestone. "Rest in peace, Quinn. I'll take good care of the family. Don't worry."The breeze carried a leave before it landed on Olivia's shoulder, as though trying to respond to Olivia.Douglas reunited with the family, and Natalie was finally buried in peace. It was a private funeral, but Mason paid a visit. Mason and Douglas looked at each other. They were both important to Natalie, and they finally met each other after her death. With reddene
"Avery, what happened?" Olivia inquired.She had no clue what was happening and didn't dare to go anywhere close to Louis. The only person who she got close to was Avery."Stay away, Olivia! It's too dangerous!" Avery yelled worriedly. Louis shifted his gaze to Olivia. "My experiment is going to be successful soon. That's Natalie's descendant. She has Natalie's genes in her…"Olivia's eyes widened as she finally realized why Louis had been taking special care of her. Back then, she simply assumed that it was due to her health and talent, but it turned out that he had known her identity all along!The purpose of the human modification project was to resurrect Natalie! The thought of it gave her goosebumps.To think that he had made so many preparations just to resurrect Natalie…Even Olivia was deceived. She took the human modification project at face value; she didn't think much about it! "Let Natalie go, Louis. She's been gone for years. She could be watching us from up
Olivia arrived on the island. She noticed the change in the atmosphere this time around.It was the same old scenery, but the robots that once filled the island to the brim were gone. She expected to encounter some inspection robots upon arrival, but there weren't any.Ships were docking in lines by the seashore, and most of them belonged to private foreigner organizations and mercenaries. People were coming to the island!What happened?Was Louis in danger?Although Louis wished to transform her into a cyborg, she hoped he could live regardless. No matter what field it was, no one would come before an outstanding scientist like him. It would be a huge loss to lose him.Olivia grew worried. "Calm down, Liv. A lot of people came to the island, but I don't think it's a big issue for now," Ethan reminded her.He bet that the ships were loaded with ammunition. Still, the buildings on the island were intact, and nothing seemed to be destroyed. She disagreed, "No, there should
Mason and David had a long discussion by themselves. No one knew what they talked about.But it didn't matter because it was just an extra member joining the Fordham family anyway. That was it.On the other hand, Tatiana was a little worried. If the whole Fordham family were to be added to the family registry, would her children inherit less from the Heath family?Humans were born selfish. When the event actually came to pass, everyone would be thinking about their own benefit. However, the result of the discussion between David and Mason surprised everyone.Even though David wasn't acknowledged as one of the Fordhams, he wasn't planning to change his surname to Heath.He saw himself as a Fordham because his mother married Douglas.Nevertheless, he didn't mind his family being relatives with the Fordham family.Mason was a little disappointed, but he still respected David's decision because he knew how well Douglas treated David's family.Mason asked the Fordham family to sta
Olivia and the others returned to the Fordham family. Everything was going back on track under Avery's management. Sean's leg was recovering well. He could walk like a normal person, and he didn't have to pretend to be a cripple anymore. Troy would need more time to heal, but he was making progress.David clearly seemed better than he was before Olivia left. Everyone could still hardly believe that Jacqueline almost killed everyone in the family all by herself. When Olivia returned, David asked with concern, "Olivia, Avery said that you were cursed. How are you feeling right now?""Don't worry, Dad. I'm all better now. But we think that Jacqueline's dead in the sea," she assured.He hugged her. "It's alright. Your safety is all I hope for."It broke her heart to see how time had chipped away at his physique. It hadn't actually been that long since the family was in trouble. "Any news about Mom's whereabouts?" asked Olivia. "Avery found something, but he's still trying to
Alan brushed it over, but it was enough to leave Wendell in shock. Wendell imagined what kind of life Wayne had led before this. Growing up in a slum where all kinds of people lived… People like them had never really owned anything anyway, so they wouldn't feel the pain of loss…Ever since his wife passed away, Wendell didn't really care much about Alexander's upbringing. Wendell was merely generous when it came to spending money on Alexander. But once he reunited with his son, he realized how much it could hurt to be a parent. If that marriage arrangement was Wayne's wish, Wendell was hell-bent on making it happen.…Olivia was watching the sunset painting colors to the horizon by the seashore. Although Jacqueline was dead, Olivia didn't feel happy, not even one bit. So what if the mastermind was dead? The Fordham family was still in disarray, and no one knew where Shana was.Olivia sighed softly. "You're too young to be sighing like that." Wayne suddenly appeared next
Wendell felt helpless. He was seriously down on luck.Instead of his son, he thought that he had found himself a bossy superior. It was a heartfelt reunion after 30 years of separation, and yet the first thing Wayne talked about was an announcement about his marriage rather than expressing words of concern for his family. If it were any ordinary woman, Wendell wouldn't have minded it. But the person he insisted on marrying was none other than Olivia! She was a divorced woman with four kids!On top of that, Olivia's ex-husband was Wendell's nephew! The divorced couple was somewhat entangled with each other too.Ethan and Wayne were both dear to him. What should he do? Wendell was at his wit's end. Ignoring Wendell's dilemma, Wayne handed him a cigarette. But Wendell refused, "I quit it."Wayne lit a cigarette and squatted on the ground. Instead of a ruler of a land, he appeared more like a construction worker. Wendell massaged his forehead at that. How had his son grown
Wendell had been frail all his life. He never imagined that his biological son would have been missing for so many years. What surprised him more was that Wayne had grown up well despite hardships. Still, there seemed to be something off about this son of his.They were father and son who had been separated for years. Now that the truth was revealed, shouldn't they be hugging each other in tears of joy? Why did Wayne show no joy in reuniting with his father but seemed interested in his identity as the son of the Procter family—or more precisely, the marriage arrangement between the Procter family and the Fordham family?""Son, things are a bit complicated right now. We need to take our time to discuss this thoroughly—""Am I not your son?" Wayne's restless temperament was exactly the same as his mother's. There was no chance of dissuading him. There was only one thing in his head. He felt fortunate that he had run a background check on the ties between both families. Otherwise