A few minutes later, the door creaked open again. Olivia didn’t move, her body curled tightly under the covers, trembling. Her skin was pale, her lips quivering as a chill ran through her. Christopher stepped in first, his expression tight, frustration radiating off him. Nathan followed, his steps slower, more cautious. The sound of their footsteps made Olivia turn her head weakly. “Mr. Chris—” Her voice broke off as a harsh cough tore through her chest. She clutched her ribs, her body convulsing from the force of it. Her eyes were red, glossy with fever. Still, she tried. “Are you ready? Let me go get dressed,” she whispered hoarsely. “You are not leaving this mansion, Olivia,” Christopher said, his tone sharp, tolerating no argument. She blinked, then turned her head slowly toward him, lips pouting like a child denied something precious. “Why? I’m totally fine. I can manage,” she said. But even as the words left her mouth, she felt the lie sting on her tongue. Her body was
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