Chapter 1867

Olivia's fear of Tyler haunted her every day. But she knew that the cold shadow in her heart had long since taken root, becoming a permanent presence in her life. Rather than saying she didn't know if she loved him, it was more accurate to say she didn't dare to love him. Indeed, how could she dare? In her mind, he had always been her sister's fiance. Even though she later became his wife, she never felt she could truly claim him. Olivia's face showed deep sadness. Mary held her tightly, letting her lean on her both physically and emotionally. "Don't be afraid," Mary said gently. "I'm still here. You're not alone. We'll get through this." But Olivia only gripped Mary's sleeve and remained still. For two hours, Olivia rested in Mary's arms, so exhausted that she eventually fell asleep there. Mary noticed the dark circles under her lashes, understanding that despite her calm exterior, Olivia had likely been sleepless for a long time. Sensing Olivia had dozed off, Mary kept quiet.