Life must go on. That had become Olivia's motto ever since she became a doctor. She had no time to grieve for a broken heart because hundreds of lives relied on her. She walked down the hallway, nodding and smiling at everyone who greeted her, without them even knowing she had a breakdown moments a
Tears rolled down her cheeks, dripping onto her white coat. "And Clayton... God, Clayton." She pressed her hands against her stomach, where their child grew. "He never loved me. He only has you in his heart.” "You know what's funny? I should thank you. If you hadn't disappeared, I would never have
Olivia's phone buzzed in her pocket. She jumped to her feet in panic, seeing Clayton's name lit up on the screen. She knew she had to answer but couldn't muster the strength to do so. What would she tell him? That the woman he could not forget was alive? She let the phone ring until it stopped.
Four years later. Olivia had to blink multiple times just to make sure her eyes weren't playing tricks on her. Two red lines. The nausea and headache that had plagued her for weeks finally had an explanation. She was going to be a mom. Olivia had dreamed of having a child ever since she got marri
The warmth of Clayton's palm sent shivers down her spine, igniting a thousand conflicting emotions. The priest began to speak solemnly. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." Olivia stood perfectly still, like a porcelain doll, her surroundings fading into a blur as she mentally retreated
The wedding day arrived. The atmosphere was vibrant. Everyone was all smiles. Yet amid the celebration, the bride stood apart. Her hands trembled with a chill that no warmth could quell. Standing in front of the full-length mirror inside her hotel room, Olivia looked breathtakingly beautiful in he