Olivia got a run-down of Jeff's situation from a doctor. She didn't know if she should be happy or sad. The good thing was that Jeff was fine. The bad thing was that he was back in a coma. Olivia sighed deeply. She understood that she and her children were the anchor that held Jeff to the world. If she weren't here, he'd probably already be dead. Ethan approached Olivia with huge strides. His tall figure cast a shadow on Olivia. "Liv."Olivia's expression went cold when she saw Ethan. The hatred in her voice was clear. She asked, "Why did you come? Are you here to see if I'm dead?"Her eyes used to be filled with gentleness and love. But hate and disdain were the only emotions left. Ethan was thinking about how Olivia used to love him so deeply. It was very endearing. He could never have imagined they would slowly drift apart until their relationship became irreparable. Currently, Olivia couldn't even stand the sight of him. Ethan sighed and said, "Liv, I'll find your birth
Although Olivia hated Ethan, she knew he was telling the truth. She needed his help for the children. It wasn't about her feelings. She just needed a safe place to give birth to her children.Olivia relocated again. This time, Ethan made sure that no one else knew about it. He wanted to be careful. The new house was by the sea. Olivia could see the ocean every time she woke up. On the other side, there was a mountain. The scenery was beautiful. It was an excellent place to rest and recover. But Olivia would no longer see Jeff working in the yard, nor would she have him to teach her woodworking. Jeff was moved to this house after his condition stabilized. He was surrounded by medical experts all day while he lay silently on the bed. His complexion had improved after a while, and his expression was calm. His eyes were closed like he was asleep. But Olivia knew that no one could save him this time. He couldn't go through another brain surgery anytime soon. It would be too risky e
Mona hugged Olivia tightly. They were around the same age, but she comforted Olivia like an aunt would. "Don't cry, Olivia. You still have me. I'll take good care of you. Mr. Fordham's condition has stabilized too. So, he'll be fine. Maybe he'll even wake up after a few days. Everything will be better."Olivia used to believe everything would be better too. But fate had made her understand that it could always be worse. You'd never know how unlucky you could be unless you experienced it. People said misfortune wouldn't last forever, but Olivia couldn't see any hope for the future. She was always fearful of tomorrow. She was afraid that Jeff would be dead when she woke up. Or maybe something would be wrong with her babies. Perhaps they might be malnourished. There was also her illness, which made her even less hopeful for the future. Olivia said in a shaky voice, "Mona, I'm really afraid that misfortune will befall me and my babies next. I'm not afraid of dying, but I'm afraid
The babies were having fun in Olivia's womb. She was only four months into the pregnancy, so the fetal movements weren't strong. Olivia could only vaguely feel them, unlike in the later stages of pregnancy when they would become more pronounced.Olivia touched her stomach gently, and the babies settled down. Recently, the babies had been very docile. Olivia had terrible morning sickness in the earlier stages of the pregnancy, but at the moment, she felt fine. It was probably because her babies were being considerate of her. Olivia smiled warmly when Mona mentioned her babies."I don't mind if they're boys or girls. I just want them to be healthy." Mona rested her chin on her hand. "That's true. I think I see it now. Health is the most important thing in life. It's more important than wealth or status." Olivia sighed and said, "After losing so much, I've realized that all I want is to have my family healthy and by my side.""Look at you. You've become more beautiful after you
Olivia was looking forward to the prenatal check-up tomorrow. She was anxious and concerned about this pregnancy. She could finally see how her babies were doing in her womb, so how could she not be excited? She walked to Jeff's room like she always did. He had been in a coma for three months. It didn't look like he was going to regain consciousness. It was like he was compromising. His body stayed to accompany her, but his spirit had wandered elsewhere. Olivia could still feel the bond between them as long as he was still alive. And she wouldn't be an orphan. She cleaned Jeff's body and read a book out loud. Then, she began to talk to Jeff."Dad, I'll know the babies' gender tomorrow. Please wake up. I want you to witness every moment of happiness with me."The babies will be born in a few months. I've kept the toys you made with care. I'm sure the kids will love them when I give them the toys."She said many things and looked at the machine on the side. All the numbers were
It took some effort before they could see the face of the other baby. This baby had softer features. "Mrs. Miller, this baby looks like you. That's wonderful. You have a baby boy and a baby girl."Olivia wiped her tears and said, "I don't care about their gender, as long as they're healthy." "Don't worry, the babies are developing normally. There are no issues. The babies have differing personalities. One is active and the other is more reserved. I'll send the video to your phone later, so you can look at it whenever you want."Olivia nodded and said, "Thanks, Dr. Wells.""Don't mention it. I'm just doing my job. You don't have to worry, Mrs. Miller. You'll be able to meet your babies soon.""Yeah."After going through all the check-ups, Olivia was finally able to relax. She even showed Mona the video that Dr. Wells sent her. Mona loved the video a lot. "These little angels are so adorable. I can't wait until they're born."Olivia ran her hand over her stomach. "I'm also look
In the morning, Olivia woke up from a nightmare. She could still remember the details vividly. Her back was covered in sweat. Recently, she felt peaceful and hadn't had such a horrifying nightmare.She got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to shower. The babies in her stomach began to move around as water from the showerhead touched her swollen belly. The babies seemed to love showering. They would be especially active whenever Olivia showered. The water was warm, gently falling onto Olivia's stomach. Most pregnant women's skin would become rougher, and their facial hair would increase. But Olivia's skin remained smooth and flawless, which meant she was charming even when pregnant. Olivia caressed her stomach to calm her children. Their existence brought hope into her life. She came out of the bathroom and was still slightly spooked. The room was utterly silent. She turned on her phone. Olivia had cut off her connection to the outside world for months. She had yet to c
Mona had been in high spirits for the past couple of days. She even started using facial masks, something which she had never done before. It was evident that the upperclassman was very important to her. She was looking forward to the meeting more than anything. When the day arrived, her face lit up with joy, but she was also nervous. "Does this dress look ugly on me, Olivia? He's returning from abroad. Will he think I'm too unfashionable?" Olivia wanted to give Mona some of her clothes, but they were too expensive. She wanted Mona to show her most authentic self to her upperclassman since she might want to date him. Olivia figured it was best not to complicate things with overly expensive clothes. "Of course, he won't. If he likes you too, he'll think you're beautiful even if you're wearing rags. Don't worry. Just go see him at the airport, no pressure." Mona looked at Olivia, who sat beside her. Olivia was wearing a simple white dress. Her hair was in a ponytail, and she wo