Chapter 325
Even After Death
Back then, Chloe thought that Olivia was just rambling nonsense. But it turned out that Olivia had
enrolled in a medical school
for real.
Chloe didnât think much about it. She only thought that it was just some childâs ranting.
It was like how children talked about becoming teachers, astronauts, and firefighters.
Now, when Chloe recalled Oliviaâs earnest little face, her heart ached as if it had been pierced.
Lying on the bed, Chloe couldnât help but recall the many memories she had tossed away.
She had this child by accident. From her pregnancy until childbirth, she never had any expectations of
this child.
Olivia didnât look like her or Jeff. So, Chloe felt even more distant from her.
After Chloe had given birth, Jeff feared that it would disturb her rest, so he sent Olivia to a childcare
center.
Olivia had never drunk a drop of Chloeâs breast milk. She was raised on baby formula.
Fortunately, Olivia had been a healthy child. She rarely got sick when she was young.
But Chloe kept having illnesses big and small because of her depression. Her thoughts were
completely occupied by her old lover.
She never bothered to remember when Olivia began teething. She didnât even remember when Olivia
started calling her âMom
Even when Olivia learned to walk, Chloeâs first reaction wasnât to pick Olivia up the moment she
tottered up to her leg. Instead, she pushed the child away.
She treated the child coldly and cruelly, but Olivia kept sticking to her since young.
âMom, I want to eat the teddy cookies you make.â
âMom, Iâll cook for you when I grow up.â
âMom, our school is holding a family sports day. Are you coming?â
âMom, donât be sad. Youâll recover soon. When Iâve grown up and become a doctor, you wonât be sick
anym
âMom, have some water. The doctor said that drinking warm water will help you recover faster. Here,
drink it. Iâll pour some more when youâre done.â
âMom, I love you so much, but why wonât you love me?â
âOh, I know! My love must not be strong enough, so thatâs why you donât like me. Iâll become an
outstanding person so that youâll be proud of me every day.â
âMom, you promised to bring me to the amusement park. Donât leave meâ¦â
Oliviaâs tears rolled uncontrollably down her cheeks. She even remembered the warmth of the tiny
hand placed on her forehead and the worried eyes looking at her.
Wiping her tears, Chloe removed the blanket and got off the bed.
She walked slowly toward the table. She had just touched the glass when darkness blotted out her
vision.
With a crash, she fell to the floor along with the glass.
The sudden noise startled Marina. Marins frowned as she looked at Chloe.
âWhat are you doing this time? Iâm warning you, Iâm not a fool like Dad. I wonât believe women like you.
Hurry and get up. 1 wonât be fooled by people playing the victim.â
Chloe spent more than ten years treating Marina with sincerity and love. But Marina repaid her with
insults instead.
Chloe opened her mouth to explain. âIâm not pretending. I donât have the strength. Help me up, please â
âYou donât have strength? Hah, you looked quite lively when you seduced my dad back then.â
Marina watched her phone screen turn black. Then, she tossed her phone away and stood up.
Crossing her arms, she looked coldly at Chloe. âThere are no outsiders here, so why are you
pretending?
âThe apple doesnât fall far from the tree. Youâre a whore, so itâs no wonder that your daughter is a
wench too.â
Chloe had stopped sobbing earlier, but now, the tears began falling again. As if her insults werenât
enough, Marina even kicked Chloe.
âWho are you crying for? Just get up already.â