"Have you seen a cave full of fireflies? It was so beautiful. The fireflies were like stars in the sky. "There was also a place called the Earth's Eye. It's a colorful lake that looks like an eye when you look down from above. "There's a place called Death Gorge. Have you heard of it? "There are also glaciers in the North Pole that flow into the valleys. They form icefalls that cascade down the side of the valleys. It is truly an amazing view."Olivia's eyes were filled with yearning as she listened. "How nice would it be if I could see these sceneries in person? It's embarrassing, but I've never been to many places.""It's okay, Ms. Fordham. You'll be fine. I've seen many people with terminal diseases survive miraculously. "I'll bring you to these places when you get better, as long as you pay me. How about that?"A breeze blew and sent shivers down Olivia's spine. She pulled the blanket tighter around her. Then, she raised her hand and caught a falling plum blossom.
Olivia touched the cup of lemonade with her fingers. The lemonade was cold, so there were water droplets on the cup. It felt cold to the touch.She didn't answer the question. Instead, she asked, "What about you? You don't look that young. You must have someone you love, right?"Logan smiled brightly and didn't try to keep it a secret. "Yeah. I met a woman a long time ago. I was very poor, and I was injured. But she didn't care about all that and saved me. It was love at first sight for me.""What happened next?"Other people's stories were always nice. They wouldn't make Olivia feel sad. "Nothing. She was a good woman. Someone like me, who would do anything for money, wasn't worthy of her. "She was like the moon, forever out of reach. I'm happy to keep her in my memories.""You never told her how you felt?"Logan looked up to the moon that was almost completely hidden behind clouds. Olivia couldn't see his face. Logan paused for a few seconds before replying, "I didn't
Logan promptly replied, "It's the 22nd. Why?"Olivia almost forgot that it would be the first anniversary of Jeff's death in a few days. The weather was completely different in this country, so her perception of time was blurred. "Prepare some flowers for me.""Alright, Ms. Fordham." She couldn't return to Arlandia, but she still wanted to commemorate Jeff on the first anniversary of his death. Logan wasn't only obedient. He was very efficient as well. Not only did he bring back flowers, he also got a cat-themed knitted hat. Olivia noticed that Logan would bring something back for her whenever he went on errands. Sometimes, it would be lemonade. Other times, it would be candy. It was actually a hat this time. Olivia didn't take it. Logan explained, "Please don't misunderstand, Ms. Fordham. Mr. Rogers paid me very well. I thought you were being too gloomy, so I just wanted to buy things for you to cheer you up. "They aren't worth a lot, so I hope you don't hate the
The fireworks shot up into the sky and made exploding sounds as they burst. The last time there was such a beautiful fireworks show was on Connor's birthday. Marina spent a lot of money to hire professionals to set up that show. It was a pity that Olivia wasn't in the mood to enjoy the show back then. The most beautiful fireworks show she had seen happened when she was 15 years old. Jeff arranged a show for her. Fifteen years old was an age when she had no worries. She was a genius who hadn't been hurt and was hopeful for the future. Back then, Jeff was elegant and gentle. He was her loving father. She could still remember that many people showed up at the Fordham Residence. All of them were there to celebrate her birthday. Snowball was nuzzling against the plum tree and looking at the fireworks above. Jeff said gently, "If you like it, I'll hold a party like this for you every year."But that was the last time she ever had a party like that. She only recalled Jeff
Olivia quickly looked toward the door. "What's wrong?"Logan usually abided by the rules and wouldn't bother her when she was resting. "I … Ms. Fordham, are you asleep? I'm sorry to bother you."Olivia wasn't asleep yet, so she figured she might as well see what Logan wanted. She got up and made herself presentable before she opened the door. "I …"Her voice trailed off abruptly. Logan was holding a cake with some candles on it. The candlelight illuminated his face and flickered in his eyes. "It might be a little late, Ms. Fordham, but birthdays are important. You shouldn't ignore them."It was exactly 11:59 pm at the moment. Logan probably made the cake himself. There were still traces of flour and cream on his face. "Thanks." Olivia was moved. "It's almost 12:00 am. You should make a wish and blow the candle out, Ms. Fordham."She didn't make a fuss and quickly closed her eyes to make her wish. She wanted to be reunited with her children as soon as possible. She bl
Olivia looked at him in confusion, "Is there anything else?"Logan took something out of his pocket. He said shyly, "How can you not get a present for your birthday?"Thai is something I got for myself back when I was out and about, working different jobs. "It's a lucky charm that has kept me alive through several close calls. So, I want to give it to you, Ms. Fordham."Logan held a crescent-shaped pendant in his palm. "That won't do. It's your lucky charm. How can I possibly take it from you?" Logan put the pendant in her hand and said, "Take it. I'm not taking on any dangerous jobs anyway. I hope it brings you some good luck. "It's nothing too precious, so I hope you won't dislike it."Olivia saw that he was adamant about this, and it was a kind gesture."Thanks. I'll gladly accept it." After she closed the door, she examined the pendant closely. The necklace wasn't gold or silver but colored threads. She didn't even know what material the pendant was made of. It did
Keith agreed to her request and promised to sort everything out. Olivia was genuinely grateful for everything he had done for her. On that day, Olivia asked Tasha to make a whole spread of food. She even invited Logan to eat with her. Logan stood at the side anxiously, clearly realizing something was about to happen. "Sit down and eat with me.""But your rules …""Sit."Logan didn't argue. He sat at the table with his back straightened. He didn't eat. Instead, he asked, "Ms. Fordham, do you not need me anymore?"In the past week, Olivia no longer needed a wheelchair. Other than tailing her from a distance, his only function was to help carry stuff. Olivia had noticed long ago. Logan might seem a little slow, but he actually paid attention to detail. "I can already take care of myself on a daily basis. It's a waste of your talents to keep working for me. "Don't worry, I've asked Mr. Rogers to find you a good job." Olivia set those rules initially because she didn't w
Olivia thought Logan would bring Snowball back to her, but she waited until nightfall, and he didn't come. It was fine. She planned to hand Snowball over to Irene before she left, anyway. She was destined to live a life on the road. She couldn't keep Snowball around that much longer. Besides, Olivia felt like her misfortune would spread to the people around her. So, it was best if everyone stayed away. Jeff, Mona, and Snowball were all victims of her misfortune.She didn't want to see anyone else get hurt because of her. Logan was alone, and he was gentle toward cats. Leaving Snowball with him was also a good option. Tasha had some personal issues to tend to, so she went home early. Olivia was the only person left in the spacious yard. The solar-powered lights in the yard lit up automatically and shone on her face. The lights in the condominium weren't turned on. Olivia was sitting at the spot where the light and dark intersected. Her expression was cold. In the pa