Chapter 11 K 85 % S Olivia posted on Twitter : [ Seven years of making do was enough . No more settling for less . From now on , we go our separate ways . ] It was short , but it felt like a punch to the gut . Neil thought , ' Is she saying our entire relationship has been a series of compromises ? That she has had to constantly make do with less than she deserves ? ' And is she implying that I haven't lived up to her expectations ? Me ? Come on , I'm way out of her league ! ' Neil's face turned as dark as a thundercloud , and his fingers dug into the phone so hard it felt like it might shatter . " Olivia , I'm giving you an out . Do you really want to push this ? " The group chat was still blowing up with questions . Sean : [ Neil … Olivia's not actually serious this time , right ? ] Neil's jaw tightened . He typed: [ Who cares if she is ? Like I need her . ] At Kline Manor , Liam's finger froze mid - scroll . His eyes bored into the glowing screen - it was Olivia's new tweet . Liam'd never been one to care about trivialities , but for years , he'd been keeping tabs on her through a secret account . She rarely posted anything , so this time , maybe she was serious . He suddenly felt the need to see Olivia face - to - face . Glancing at the wall clock , it was just after eight . She should be downstairs having breakfast . He tugged at his shirt collar and headed for the stairs . But when he scanned the living room , there was no sign of Olivia . Instead , Victor and Maribel were in the dining area , their silverware making soft , rhythmic noises against their plates . As soon as Maribel saw Liam , she jumped up and said warmly , " Liam , good morning . Come have breakfast ! I had the staff make all your favorites . " Ignoring her , Liam turned to Victor and asked , " Where's Olivia ? " Victor blinked . Liam had always been distant , especially since that incident five years ago . He'd tried everything to reconnect , but Liam had always been stubbornly unresponsive . To see him asking about Olivia first was unexpected . But Victor had no idea where Olivia was . He turned to Maribel for an answer . Maribel's surprise mirrored Victor's , but she quickly smiled and said , " Well , she just broke up with Neil , and she hasn't had a place to stay since . So she went out early to look for an apartment . " Before she could say more , Liam turned and walked away without looking back . " Hey ! Liam , where are you going ? You haven't even eaten breakfast , " Maribel called after him . Olivia stood in the bustling " bar district " in Pisloe . With a few taps on her phone , she'd found a studio apartment through a rental app - perfect location , great price . It was just a ten - minute walk from the bar where she sang . All she needed to do now was check it out in person . If it looked good , she could sign the lease . Olivia dialed the realtor . The phone soon clicked and she said , " Hello ? Mike ? I'm the one who contacted you online . Mike answered , " Ah , Ms. Erwin ! I'm already at the apartment complex . Just come on over ." 1/2 10:46 Sun , 22 Jun Chapter 11 " Got it , " she said and hung up . She started walking down the street , not noticing Neil was watching her from a car across the road . C
