Chapter 177


    When Olivia said that, she forced herself to recall the sad memories so that she could look at Ethan


    with teary eyes.


    She knew that being ferocious against him wouldn’t do.


    After all, they were once husband and wife.


    She knew his character more than anyone else did. Softening his heart was the best option.


    Her voice was calm, free fromints and doubts. Tears were pooling in her eyes, too.


    Although tears can disgust someone, they could be a weapon when it was used at the right time.


    Now, Ethan’s throat parched due to guilt.


    “I know.” He lowered his head in self–reproach.


    He held her shoulders and licked his lip before saying, “I know that many things have happened


    between us.


    “We cannot turn back time either. Let’s put an end to Leia’s matter. Stay by my side. I’ll take good care


    of you.”


    That was the most significant concession he could make.


    Frigid numbness shackled her heart.


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    He was the person who hurt her deeply in the past. How could she forget about it only because he


    promised to look after her?


    In order not to ruin her n, Olivia expressed sorrow and rested her head against his chest.


    Facing her advance, Ethan had never been this nervous before.


    After all, this was the same woman who yelled while pointing at him fiercely in the morning.


    Yet, she turned gentle at night.


    Their interactions were mostly on the edge for the past two years. Such a calm moment was rare


    between them.


    His body went tense as he quietly waited for her to say something.


    “Ethan,” she called.


    Olivia’s soft voice was like a cat’s meow, prompting him to hum in response.


    She continued, “We need to talk”


    “I’m all ears,” he said.


    She hugged Ethan’s waist and recounted the whole story on the ind in a gentle voice.


    “At first, I was trying to rescue Connor. But I fell in love with that ceter on. No one hurt me.


    Everyone on the ind was kind to me. I genuinely want to help them.”


    She raised her head to observe his response.


    When she was certain that he wasn’t acting repulsive to that topic, she added, “Tom is cheerful, and


    Jerry is talented in arts.


    “Martha owned only one thermal underwear, but she made it into a diaper for Connor.”


    “What do you want me to do?” He was surprisingly receptive.


    Her expression sparked joy as she told him her n.


    “Got it,” he responded.


    Olivia gazed at Ethan in anticipation. “You-”


    “I can develop the ind, but on one condition.”


    Her eyes were twinkling in happiness. “Say it.”


    The squeaky–clean window reflected how he bent over to whisper into her ear. “I want you to stay by


    my side forever. You cannot leave me.”


    Her body shuddered slightly.


    Previously, he was the person who wanted the divorce. Now, he was the person who wanted her to


    stay.


    She couldn’t seem to understand him anymore.


    Considering the few months she had left, she nodded without hesitation. “Okay.”


    Her lifetime came with a limitation. There were a few months remaining.


    Her quick response made Ethan anxious instead.


    He had more questions in mind, but it would upset both of them since it was rted to their fight this


    morning.


    He tightened his arms around Olivia’s waist. “If you leave me, I will burn that ind. You know that I do


    as I say, don’t you?”


    His body was warm, unlike his icy tone.


    Calmly, she tugged his shirt. “Ethan, I have a favor to ask you.”