Even After Death Novel (Olivia Fordham And Ethan Miller) novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85

Ethan’s words were harsh, but Olivia was left with no other cholce. She removed her hands from his chest, and his hands moved to her clothes.

However, when he took her jacket off, he realized that she was wearing a sweater and another layer of thermal clothing under

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Ethan furrowed his brows in confusion. “Are you an old lady? Why are you wearing so many layers of clothes?”

Blushing, Olivia bit her lip and replied, “I’m afraid of the cold.”

Suddenly, Ethan realized that she must be extremely thin to look fit even under so many layers of clothes. As his palm rested on the small of her back, he could feel her spine.

It was as if there was no flesh to separate her skin from her bones, and he wondered how she became so thin. The lustful thoughts he’d had just seconds ago vanished, replaced by a sheen of guilt.

Suddenly, Olivia glared at him, as though she’d only just realized what was happening.

In a tone that made it abundantly clear that she wasn’t happy, she questioned, “Aren’t you afraid that Marina will find out about you doing this to me? Don’t forget that we’re divorced.”

Ethan’s voice returned to its cool, indifferent tone. “It’s none of your business. I agree with your earlier suggestion. From this day forth, you will pay me back on behalf of your father.”

Quickly, Olivia asked, “About Leo …”

“I’ll find him.”

Now that Ethan had promised to help her, Olivia could finally heave a sigh of relief. His gaze was dangerously locked on her as he said, “And you… you have to be on call whenever I need you.”

Olivia was rather surprised to hear him say that.

His fingers brushed lightly over her cheeks as he teased, “I realized something. Whenever I touch you, you look like you’re going to die. But I still yearn for you…

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His voice trailed off as he stared into her eyes. “So what better way to torture you than this? Am I right?”

Enduring the searing pain in her stomach, Olivia asked him, “Will you regret torturing me like this one day?”