NovelEnglishChapter 144
Chapter 144
Olivia didn’t know what Jack was trying to do. She watched as he picked up the flashlight, which shone weakly.
The dim light swayed along with Jack’s steps, but it managed to light up the space in front of her.
Jack led Olivia to the kitchen. Putting on an apron, he swiftly prepared the ingredients.
He soaked the leftover bread in an egg mixture, then placed it on the pan while adding sbacon and peas.
instant.
Olivia watched the man’s tall figure under the dim flashlight. He whipped up the dish in
The leaping flames licked at the bottom of the pan. The fire reflected off Jack’s metal mask, reminding Olivia of Ethan from the past.
No matter how late it was, Ethan would get up and cook something for her when she got hungry.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSoon, sdelicious eggy bread was served. Jack even plated it nicely for her.
“Eat. No matter how much tyou have left, I hope that it’ll be even longer than expected.”
Holding back tears, Olivia lowered her head and ate the eggy bread.
The kindness shown by a stranger enveloped her, helping her forget the pain of betrayal for a moment.
Jack’s bony hand rested on Olivia’s head, caressing it. “Even if you only have one day left to live, you should live it to the fullest.”
“… Yeah.”
The days that followed were simple yet joyful. Accepting the mission from Jack, Olivia gathered the children on the island. She began teaching them to read.
Connor played with a kitten while he waited. When Olivia’s class was over, he followed behind her. Stretching out his arms, he said, “Mama, uppy.”
At first, Olivia kept correcting him so that he wouldn’t call her Mama. But as twent on, she got used to it as well.
“Lethave a look at you, Connor. You fell again, didn’t you? Look how dirty your face is!”
Olivia wiped his face gently. Giggling, Connor held her face between his hands and planted a kiss on it.
“Ms. Olivia, how do planes fly?”
“Ms. Olivia, can humans really dive to the bottom of the ocean? Won’t they run out of air?”
“Ms. Olivia…”
The children on the island were very nice to her. Olivia already had a plan in mind.
The people had been living on this island for years. So, they were probably unregistered residents.
First of all, she would submit the documents needed to buy this island.
This was to prevent others from developing it. Careless development might affect the original lives of the people here, after
all.
Next, she would help everyone on the island get their identity documents.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe third step would be to develop the island, which would provide security for the residents. They should at least catch up with modern times.
Hence, they should have running water, electricity, and access to the internet. The children should be sent to school as well.
After finding a reason to live, Olivia felt that it wasn’t so difficult to stay alive anymore.
The new year was just around the corner. Jack left the island for sspecial purchases.
Tom and Jerry waited eagerly at the shore. When they saw Jack returning with a boatful of things, they leaped in joy. They moved all the things into the house.
Other than ssupplies, Jack surprisingly got hold of sfruits and snacks. He even bought diapers and baby formula.
Olivia was surprised. “Why did you buy these?”
“So that you won’t have to change his diapers in the middle of the night.” Jack passed her a bag. “These are for you.”
Glancing at them, Olivia felt her face redden. Inside the bag were schanges of underwear, a set of skincare products, and shand lotion.
Jack might be a man of few words, but he was very considerate. Before he left, he even asked her the types of medicine she usually took
“Are these the ones?”
“Yes, thank you.”
Jack turned around awkwardly. “No need for thanks. I’m just paying sinterest beforehand.”
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