Olivia buried her face in Ethan's chest.

"Ethan, I do love you, but I can't get over the past. Those days were too painful; so painful that it hurts."

To realize herself ill and abandoned? She didn't even have the courage to reminisce about those days.

"Could you not force me? Please?"

He sighed, his eyes darkened.

Pushing her was never his intention. Wayne's appearance actually posed a threat to Ethan.

Although Ethan managed to take her back to the country safely, her identity was exposed.

If she wasn't Septem, Linus didn't have to show up in person—Wayne understood that very well.

Based on Wayne's character, Ethan reckoned the man wouldn't let it slide that easily.

To add on, Olivia was reluctant to get married again. Even though he was holding her right now, the lack of sense of security still dug up a void in him.

A long sigh escaped from him. "Fine. I won't."

Nestling in his arms, she was wide awake.

Her phone died a long time ago. Many people must have been looking f