NovelEnglish
They ended up staying on the island for over a month.
Life there was simple yet fulfilling.
Olivia's health visibly improved too. Although the tumor in her body was still there, she was more hopeful for the
future.
Her relationship with Ethan also improved greatly after spending so much time together.
She didn't have much energy, so Alicia would play with Ethan most of the time. It was unavoidable for the three of
them to have some close contact. Like when Alicia wanted to play at the water park, Olivia couldn't refuse, so she
agreed.
Olivia had sat by the pool and did not intend to enter the water. Alicia could only look at Ethan.
"Come play with me, Uncle Logan," she said.
Ethan had been staying away from the water when he was disguised as Logan.
He had applied a unique sap on his body that could temporarily change his skin tone without damaging his skin. But
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthe only side effect was that the sap couldn't come into contact with too much water. Otherwise, the color would
fade.
Olivia hadn't seen through his disguise because of his skin tone. But the other reason was that he had also slimmed
down a lot due to grief when Olivia faked her death.
Olivia had lived with him for years. Her impression of him remained rooted in his former physique.
He only had to alter his habits, figure, skin tone, accent and looks to keep her in the dark.
Olivia was very familiar with the scars on his body too. If they got revealed in the water, Olivia might be able to
guess his true identity.
Ethan stood far away as he watched the interactions between Alicia and Olivia.
Alicia knew Olivia was sick, so she couldn't play to her heart's content.
Even Olivia looked at Ethan and asked, "Why don't you play with her for a bit?"
Ethan pretended to look at his watch. "I ordered some fruits this morning. They should be here soon. I'll go take a
look."
Olivia was surprised. Logan never turned down any of her requests before. This was the first time.
She thought about it and realized he had never gone near the water other than when he jumped into the sea to
save her.
Was he afraid of the water?
Olivia understood that everyone had their own weaknesses, so she didn't probe further.
She continued to play with Alicia by the pool. Alicia was a little disappointed but quickly immersed herself in playing
with Olivia.
Alicia played for a little while, then, she picked a flower and placed it on Olivia's ear.
"Mom, pretty," Alicia said sincerely.
After over a month, a dense layer of short hair had grown on Olivia's head.
Although it was still far from the flowing long hair she had before, she was no longer completely bald.
Olivia smiled and weaved a flower wreath for Alicia. When she met Alicia's expectant gaze, she thought about
Connor. He had put a wreath on her some time ago.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mom?" Alicia looked at Olivia in confusion.
Olivia came back to her senses and smiled. "It's nothing. I'll put it on you."
Ethan's words about Connor being her son lingered in her mind. She shook her head. How could he be her son?
She was sure Ethan said that because she was on her deathbed.
Olivia dispelled the thought and placed the wreath on Alicia.
Alicia hopped around the pool happily, but she suddenly slipped and fell into the deeper end.
Olivia saw that and quickly jumped in. "Don't be afraid, Alicia. I'll save you."
Something unexpected occurred as she grabbed Alicia and was about to get out of the pool—her leg cramped.
Olivia had been resting most of the time and hadn't been exercising recently. So the sudden contact with the cold
water made her leg cramp.
An intense discomfort came from her leg.
Olivia suddenly felt helpless, like the time she fell into the sea while pregnant.
Alicia ...
Suddenly, a silhouette jumped into the water.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
