Chapter 76

She wanted to deny it, but John’s newfound gentleness made it seem like he was the old John again, which made her reluctant to walk away. She threw herself into John’s arms and cried, “Johnny, don’t you hate me anymore? Don’t you blame me?” He stroked her back gently. “Liv, forget it. Let’s forget everything, okay?” “How… about Dorothy? You said you wanted her to be Mrs. Freeman…” “No, Liv. I want to be with you during the final weeks you have in this world. Abort the child. It only makes you weaker.” At that moment, Olivia felt like she had traveled back two years. Her Johnny was back. She lowered her head and touched her belly, smiling sweetly, “Johnny, I want to give birth to a child for you. If I die, he can accompany you.” John’s heart melted. ‘She does love me, doesn’t she?’ Someone was at the door, watching the scene in the ward enviously. She could not let this thing go on. ‘Terminal illness? ‘You’re pretending to have a terminal illness? Don’t even think about it!