Chapter 57

ETHAN

Days turned into weeks, the silence between us becoming the new norm. Indulging myself more into work, letting myself be consumed by projects and proposals, I was starting up a new company and I needed to be at my A game, no distractions attached. It required the best of me, and I’ll give it the best.

Meanwhile, Olivia dedicated her time to the planning and preparation for her dream restaurant. Jacobs was really impressing her with the blueprint, and she couldn’t wait to be done with it. All from the comfort of the house, as per my instructions.

I watched from a distance whenever I came home from work, as she had turned one of the guest rooms into her office, Jacobs and his team worked there.

Being excluded from her plans was painful, it was a constant reminder of how serious the argument had gotten. She would either call Tia or Emily to tell them all about the progress, or Nate who would drop by whenever I’m away, he claimed to assist.

She was de