Olivia couldn't see the expression on Ethan's face, but she could sense that he was feeling uncomfortable. "Then you …""I'll find a way."Olivia decided that this should be enough. If she stayed here any longer, she would be giving him a chance.She quickly slid into her room and then immediately locked the door. Fearing that he would have a burst of energy and go rampant, she moved all the desks and chairs to the door, blocking it.By the time she was done, Olivia was already panting in exhaustion.She slowly sat down on the carpet, touching the spot he had kissed just now.To be honest, she was so shocked just now that she didn't feel anything much.It was her first time being kissed and hugged by another man. It was quite an intriguing feeling.Oddly enough, when he placed his hands on her body, she didn't feel too opposed to it. She felt as if her body had already gotten used to his touch a long time ago.She kept recalling the times when she was with Ethan. Olivia hastil

Olivia didn't sleep for almost the entire night. She was constantly worried.She feared that Logan would break in, but she was also worried about him.While the whole ship was partying, Olivia was the only one keeping watch over this pure space.She sat on the floor, hugging her knees as she gazed helplessly at the cold moon outside the window. Now, she only had the moon as company.Olivia's heart was in a mess. When she recalled everything that had happened in her life, she found it absurd and pathetic.What crimes had she committed for her to be separated from her child? Why was she forced to live in the shadows, unable to see the light of day?She even wondered what she could do if the door was opened.Of course, she couldn't do anything at all.Her strength was a far cry from Logan's. If he truly forced himself on her, she could only endure it passively.For her child's sake, she couldn't kill herself either. She could only remember this humiliating night in the depths of

Pointing at the people in the drawing, Alicia explained, "Mommy, Uncle Logan, Zack, me. A family."Olivia pursed her lips. She opened her mouth, but she didn't know how to explain it to Alicia.This was a problem a child from a single-parent family would experience. No mother would be able to solve this problem, and Olivia was no exception.After hesitating for a long while, Olivia explained, "Allie, Uncle Logan is Uncle Logan. Only Mommy and you are a real family. Uncle Logan is just here to protect us, just like your godfather."He can only be with you for some time. Once we arrive at our destination, Uncle Logan will have to leave."Alicia had always been a well-behaved child. But when she heard Olivia's explanation, she began to make a fuss. "No! No leaving! I like Uncle Logan.""Yes, I know you like him, but Allie, you'll meet many more people in the future. Not everyone can be with us until the end. Uncle Logan has his job and things to do too."He can't stay by your side

Time ticked by. It had been three days, but Logan wasn't back yet, let alone the child.Olivia's patience was running thin.She stopped Joshua again. "How is Logan? It's been days. Has he not shown improvement yet?""Don't worry, Miss. He's feeling a lot better now. He's just worried that he might spread his illness to you."She wasn't certain that Logan was avoiding her on purpose or if it was really due to serious illness.After all, he had treated her well all this while. She thought that she would be able to have peace of mind after paying him a visit.Olivia inquired, "I'd like to see him. Where is he?""It's fine. Logan doesn't want you to be there.""I'll drop by for a moment. I'll leave after making sure of his condition. Where is his room?"Joshua showed hesitance. "I …""If you don't want to tell me, don't think of stepping out of this door today."He scratched the back of his head. "Miss, I brought you food under Logan's request. Please don't make things difficult

Before Olivia spoke, Ethan added, "Don't see it as a burden. The fact that I like you is my business to deal with. I'll diminish my presence as I did before. I won't intervene much in your life but … liking you is my right. You can kill me, but you can't stop me from liking you."Her ears were burning at his honesty, which caught her off-guard. She didn't know how to respond to that.Ethan broke the awkwardness as he lifted his blanket to get out of bed. "Okay, I told you not to see it as a burden. Let me send you back. It's getting late. You should rest up.""It's alright. I can walk back by myself. It's not that far.""The ship's not that safe at night. I can walk you back." He had already put on his coat. Noticing that she was wearing thin layers, he casually draped another coat over her shoulders.Before she could reject him, Ethan explained, "It's clean.""I—I didn't mean it that way. I …""I know." Standing by the door, he reached out his hand for her.Olivia blinked he