Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.Thinking that it was John again, Olivia roared, “Get out! Don’t let me see you again!”“Sis Liv, it’s me, Zyla.”Zyla?She was startled and wiped away her tears, trying to control her emotions. However, when she opened the door and saw Zyla, she could hold it back any more and wailed as she hugged Zyla.She knew she was useless. She hated herself, but she could not control her tears.After a long while, Olivia stopped crying, let go of Zyla, and headed to the bathroom.She took her medicine, showered, changed her clothes, and walked out again.When she saw Zyla looking worried, she smiled and said, “Zy, I’m fine.”Olivia said she was fine, but she still felt heartbroken.Zyla made herself a cup of tea and handed it to Olivia. “Sis Liv, drink some tea to warm your body.”“Where were you just now?” Olivia asked, taking a sip.“Oh, after Wes dragged him out, we went to a café downstairs. Then, we saw the police and feared something would
The other end of the line fell silent once he finished speaking, making Olivia nervous for some reason."Zac, last time in the hospital, you said you and I were sworn friends."Olivia pressed her lips together and said solemnly, "I care a lot about my friends. If it costs your life to do it, I don't want it. Got it?"After all, dealing with Dorothy was her business.If there was going to be death, it was going to be hers, not Zac's.Zac and Zyla were the only ones who sincerely stayed by her side, so she could not afford to lose either.Suddenly, a chuckle rang in Olivia's ear like a mountain stream.It was the first time she had ever said something like this. Zac's chuckle annoyed her. "Why are you laughing? Are you having second thoughts?""Liv." He called her with a chuckle."I'm glad you're finally admitting we're friends. I really am glad."Olivia's ears reddened slightly. "Anyway, you and Zy are my friends. Promise me that nothing happens to you.""Don't worry. I know
Olivia's heart shuddered as she entered the familiar place.How many times had she been here?However, this time was unlike before. She came here as a free woman, not a prisoner.When she reached the iron bars, Olivia found Dorothy looking haggard after only one day.She was still wearing the same designer clothes but had lost her spirits. Her hair and makeup were a mess. She seemed a little tired of being questioned by the police.'It's not enough! It's not nearly enough!'What does Dorothy's suffering compare to my mom's death, Uncle Wallace's suffering, and my brother's life?'"Dorothy, you deserve this."Hearing Olivia's voice, Dorothy turned around and screamed at her, "Olivia! I'll kill you!""How unrepentant! Dorothy, you're really hopeless.""Ha, I'm hopeless? Olivia, you and the Larson family made me do it!"Dorothy's eyes were scarlet as she held the railing and grinned at her. "Olivia, you don't think that's going to get me, do you? Johnny will save me."Olivia's
He was in his usual black suit as he stood tall. He looked at her with cold, distant eyes.Olivia did not want to see him, but it was Uncle Wallace's funeral, and she did not want to make a scene.Therefore, she stepped aside.John placed the flowers in his hand in front of the gravestone. He glanced at her and said indifferently, "I need to talk to you once this is over."Olivia felt strangely uneasy.'Is he here to intercede on Dorothy's behalf?'"I don't have time."John said nothing after getting rejected, nor did he stay. He walked away as she never spoke.Olivia slowly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he did not make a scene,She knew she would have to face what she feared sooner or later.However, she could comfort herself as long as it did not happen.Maybe he still had feelings for her and would not force her.More people came and made polite remarks, and Olivia made polite replies in return."Mrs. Freeman, I didn't expect to see you again. I'm sorry ab
"Mr. Freeman, keep an eye on your wife since you're here. I don't think you'll look too good if there's another scandal like two years ago."The Jameson family was scared of John, but Mrs. Jameson did not back down for the sake of her daughter."Really? My wife was set up two years ago. Don't you know that, Mrs. Jameson?"With that said, John sneered. "Besides, Zac's my friend. Shouldn't he be nice to my wife?"Hearing this, Olivia froze and looked up at John in shock.Did he do it for himself, or did he believe what she was saying?Olivia had to admit that her heart was beating so fast she could barely contain the smile.It was the first time in two years that he had said he trusted her.Would it not be great if it were true?"Mom, Mr. Freeman is right. Zac and Mr. Freeman are close. It's natural that they're close."Rainie tried to persuade Mrs. Jameson, but she looked at Olivia with a hint of disdain.Olivia saw it and remembered it.It seemed that the woman and Dorothy
'Repay me?'Although she never thought about it, Olivia knew Zyla was so good to her that she would even give up her life for her.As Zyla turned around to look over, Olivia chuckled and waved her hands at her, tears hidden in her eyes."Zac, that's why I'm sending her away. I want her safe."It was not safe for Zyla to stay in Ocean City—whether John, Dorothy, or the Jameson family.Zyla was too considerate of her and often stood up for her. She was afraid she would one day be the reason Zyla got hurt.She would probably never forgive herself if that happened.Zac did not pursue the matter after getting a definitive answer. "Okay, I know what to do."...When the funeral was over, Olivia stood in front of the grave, pondering, and Zyla came over."Sis Liv, you're not in good health, and you're pregnant. It's been a long day. Let's go home first. You can visit Uncle Wallace another day.""Yeah, okay."Olivia nodded. "Zy, go back to the car. I want to speak to Uncle Wallace
"Mr. Freeman."Suddenly, Rainie walked over to John and interrupted Olivia. "Are you sure you're going to ignore Dolly? I went to see her. She has lost a lot of weight."Ignoring Rainie, John asked Olivia coldly, "Lacks what?"'Lacks what?'Rainie's appearance brought Olivia back to her senses, and she instantly realized how ridiculous everything was when John asked her.She had just tried to tell John that she had also lost a kidney in the same spot as Dorothy.He did not even believe she had lung cancer. Would he believe this?Olivia pressed her lips together and chuckled. "I lack a brain, my conscience, my kindness..." 'My kidney, you...'John frowned and glared at her coldly with his deep eyes."Olivia, what are you trying to do? You should know..."Before he could finish, Olivia sniffed and said with a smile, "I know you don't have to ask me if you want to save Dorothy. You have your way."Then she wiped her eyes and exhaled. "Right? Mr. Freeman."John's anger rose,
John walked out with a dark face, but Rainie behind him grabbed him."Mr. Freeman, are you going to save Dolly now?""Let go!" John said coldly without looking back.However, Rainie did not let go but ran after him and stopped in front of him. "Dolly's true to you. You shouldn't be so ruthless."With a dark face, John raised his hand and shook Rainie off. Malice appeared in his ink-like eyes. "My business has nothing to do with you!"After taking two steps forward, he turned around and said with a sneer, "Also, watch your hands and mouth, or I'll cut them off!"Rainie could not help but shudder at this.At that moment, she was convinced that John was as ruthless a man as the rumor had said.So much so that she could not help but admire Dorothy and Olivia.They were brave to stick around a man like John for so long.However, she did not know her so-called fiancé Zac only looked elegant but was no worse than John....Golden Hills Apartment.After Zac dropped Olivia off, he
Elegance Gardens.As soon as Olivia entered the door, Ken appeared out of nowhere with Fred and Kate standing beside her. Then, the three of them looked at her with surprisingly serious eyes.Olivia was stunned for a moment. “What’s the matter? I just went out for a meal. Why are you so serious?”“Was Jennie the one who took you out?”It was Ken who spoke first.Olivia nodded. “Well, yes.”“Liv, are you crazy? You went out to eat with her?”Fred stepped forward, looked her up and down, and said with a frown, “Have you forgotten how she betrayed you? You should never tolerate someone who cheats even once. What if she had bad intentions of inviting you out?”“Pheebs, that woman is not as straightforward as you think.”Out of the three, Ken was the calmest. “Did she say what she was doing in Ocean City?”Olivia shook her head. “I asked, but she didn’t say anything. She only said that she wanted to stay in Ocean City and asked if I was still angry with her.”Hearing this, Fred r
Jennie brought Olivia to a popular fondue place. The melted cheese looked very appetizing, and it was the kind that Olivia liked in the past.However, she could not raise her spirits today, and after eating a few mouthfuls, she put down her fork and started to space out.Jennie gave her a piece of strawberry. “Pheebs, eat more. You are so skinny now. Why do you still eat so little?”“Maybe I don’t have a good appetite.”“Don’t you always have an appetite for cheese? Pheebs, how long have you been like this? Have you seen a doctor?”“I’m used to it. It’s fine.”Jennie suddenly grabbed Olivia’s hand and looked at her solemnly. “Pheebs, what’s wrong with you? You’ve really changed a lot, and I don’t even know you anymore. Even though I could tell you were sad before, you were still very positive, but now… I’m worried that you’re going to do something stupid.”Upon hearing this, Olivia was stunned for a moment. Then, she forced a smile. “No, I just haven’t slept well recently, so I’
The next day, Olivia woke up and planned to go to the mental hospital to find Dorothy without telling everyone, but she received an unexpected call.“Pheebs, it’s me. I’m in Ocean City. Do you want to meet?”Olivia was stunned for a few seconds before she realized who the other party was. Then, she could not stop herself from frowning.“Jennie Sutherland?”“Pheebs, are you still mad at me? Why are you calling my full name like that?”Olivia pursed her lips. She smiled dryly and did not explain.Perhaps it was because too many things had happened recently and they had affected her state of mind. Unbeknownst to her, she became less tolerant now.Whatever happened in the past had not blown away like dust, but remained in her heart and turned into a deep grudge.When she heard that Olivia was not speaking, Jennie smiled. “Are you free for a meal? Pheebs, do you not even want to eat with me now? I am genuinely…”“Next time.”She was still a murder suspect. Plus, she still had not
‘Zy...‘This woman looks like Zy…’Fiona Miller glanced at her, frowned slightly, and stepped forward to get in front of her.“You are so weak, but you still have time to worry about me? Stand behind me.”Olivia was taken aback. Not only did they look alike, but they even spoke similarly, especially so as she stood in front of Olivia. They were so similar…Before Olivia knew it, her eyes were red.‘Zy…’However, her Zy died in her arms. She watched Zy lose her breath with her own eyes, so how could she appear here?However, Olivia was really greedy for more time with Zy, so greedy that she did not want to be rational anymore.When she regained her composure, she saw Fiona and the fat woman engaging in a fight, so she hurried forward to help. Olivia pulled the fat woman’s hair back and then separated the two.The fat woman cursed a few times, but in the end, she was still a little scared, so she ran to the opposite side of the room and squatted down.Under the light, Fiona’s
“He really is innocent!”Olivia roared as she watched the officer walking away.However, the other party did not look back at her. It was as if no one cared about the truth at all.Just as she lost her footing and fell, someone pulled her hair forcefully.“Ah!”“Hello, b*tch! Someone wants us to take good care of you!”When Olivia heard that, an unusually tall and burly woman had already dragged her to the ground. The woman then sat on Olivia’s body and slapped her with all her might.Olivia had just had a fever and was still weak. Thus, when she was slapped hard all of a sudden, she felt her brain buzzing instantly.However, the other party did not seem like she was going to stop. After that, the woman raised her hand and slapped Olivia again.After two slaps, blood spilled from the corner of Olivia’s mouth, contrasting against her pale face even more eerily.Just as the fat woman was about to slap her for the third time, Olivia suddenly exerted all her strength to grab the
After a while, someone kicked open the door, and uniformed police officers walked in with an arrest warrant.“Miss Olivia Larson, we need you to come with us.”Olivia was taken aback, but Fred had already rushed forward before she could register what was going on.“There is no Olivia Larson here. You have found the wrong person. My sister still has a fever and needs to rest. Please get out immediately!”However, the leader of the group just glanced at him, ignored him, and then walked around him to the bed. After that, he looked down at Olivia, who was lying weakly on the bed.“Ms. Larson, you probably don’t want me to take coercive measures, do you?”Olivia did not know what was happening, but she knew very well that her identity had been revealed. She had nowhere to escape, so she had to face the music.Therefore, she lifted the blanket and stood up.“Okay, I’ll go with you. But please wait for a moment downstairs to let me change, okay?”The man glanced at her and nodded, “
Olivia fell ill. However, scared of being hounded by the paparazzi, Mrs. Simmons was too scared to send her to the hospital, so she could only call Ken over.The two were busy these days and did not have much contact with each other. Ken came in and froze when he saw Olivia lying in bed.'Why is her face so pale? Why is she so frail? She's so thin that she looks like a piece of paper from far away and has blended into the covers.' "Ken? You came?"Groggy, Olivia felt someone standing at the end of the bed watching her, so she tried hard to open her eyes to see. Seeing it was Ken, she squeezed out a smile."Jeez, Mrs. Simmons. I'm just a little tired. Did she have to bring you over?"Ken frowned, went up to test her forehead, and said, "You're an adult. Why did you get yourself into this with no one around to look after you? You're a mother. You don't even know you have a fever and still stay up all night."Olivia pressed her lips together and said nothing."Are you worried ab
Xavier bailed out Olivia that night."Pheebs, don't worry. Nothing's going to happen to you. Trust me."Xavier grabbed her hand and comforted her repeatedly, but Olivia did not respond. She was like a stunned puppet.She had temporarily left the place that scared her, but her heart was still unsettled.She thought everything was over when John died.However, it seemed John's death was the beginning of everything.Who was behind all this?She desperately wanted to know.She suddenly grabbed Xavier's arm and used an almost imploring tone, "Xavier, help me find out who did this, will you?"She knew she could only solve the problem from the root by finding the real culprit and source.Xavier frowned. "I will. Please give me a moment.""Thank you...""Don't thank me. You're making yourself a stranger."Xavier opened the car door for her as he spoke. "Get in the car. I'll take you home. Lyla and the rest are waiting for you at home."Olivia froze at the mention of Lyla. Then sh
After leaving Quinton Group, Olivia got another call from the school."Mrs. Quinton, you can be at ease now that we've investigated this and all those involved have been handed over to the police."The person on the other end of the line paused. "Besides, we've also solved the case of Sam smashing the car. All the teachers involved have been fired, and the students have been ordered to transfer to another school. You can let Sam and Miss come back to school without any worries, Madam."She frowned as she hung up.She was surprised by the way the school handled this.She did not believe the school handled it voluntarily. After all, the principal had arrogantly demanded an apology from her.Why fire everyone all of a sudden?The more Olivia thought about it, the more she realized that it must have something to do with the board of directors, but who was secretly helping her?'Is it Zac?'Is he atoning for it in such a way because he knows he did something wrong but is too scared