Chapter 1543

Silence filled the air between Olivia and the person on the other end of the phone. Olivia breathed heavily, wanting to speak but hesitating. Her lips moved, then pressed shut. It was Tyler calling—something Olivia didn't expect. She gripped the phone hard enough that her fingers should have left an impression on it. Olivia had not been aware of how long she'd kept her breath. She let it out slowly and then spoke in a tone that was far from warm, "Yes." Again, silence came through the line. Olivia waited patiently for Tyler to speak. After almost a minute, he finally said, "Hmm, so you've really thought this through." Olivia did not waste any words. "Yes," she replied simply. Tyler chuckled softly and said, "Then I wish you happiness." Those words were sharp and grating to Olivia, but she didn't show it. She quickly replied, "You too." Tyler ended the call. Olivia listened to the tone signaling the call had ended and sat there thinking. After a long time, she finally lowe