72.73 % Chapter 17 The scorching heat blistered the skin , and a sudden gust of wind fanned the flames in the memorial hall , making the fire burn even more fiercely . Ethan stood motionless in the center of the chaos . While everyone else around him panicked , he turned his gaze toward the portrait of Olivia at the memorial hall . He didn't try to escape . Instead , he calmly leaned against the table and sat down . Maybe this was fate . After all the terrible things he'd done , maybe this was heaven's punishment . Or perhaps … Olivia wanted him to join her . When Ethan opened his eyes again , he felt disoriented . Wasn't he just burning in that fire in the memorial hall ? Why wasn't he waking up in a hospital but in the Carrington estate ? " Sir , today is Miss Sinclair's discharge day . Weren't you planning to pick her up yourself ? Why are you still in bed ? Are you feeling unwell , or do you have other plans ? " the butler's voice echoed near his ear . Ethan stared around him in disbelief . The room was filled with balloons and fresh flowers , and on the table sat an engagement ring box . He was back to the day before the proposal ? The day he had planned to propose to Olivia after picking her up from the hospital . He glanced at his phone : June 3rd , 2015 , . Completely stunned , he sat frozen for a moment . Then , as if remembering something critical , he grabbed his phone , dashed toward the door , and demanded the driver while dialing Olivia's number . There's still time . Olivia , wait for me . " Take me to Central City Hospital . Hurry . I'm running out of time ! " Sitting in the backseat of the cab , Ethan finally began processing what had happened since waking up . Chapter 17 77.27 % R ReelShort 4.6 FREE Google Play INSTALL Click now and start streaming Today was the day he had planned to propose to Olivia . In his past life , the plan had been to pick her up from the hospital and bring her home , where he'd confess how much he missed her during her coma , leading to a heartfelt proposal . Things had gone terribly wrong because in that past timeline , he had brought Lillian along to the hospital . When Olivia saw Lillian acting all cozy with him , laughing and chatting easily with his parents , she couldn't take it . A huge fight broke out , and Olivia stormed off alone in anger . The proposal never happened . In fact , in that life , Lillian had constantly stirred the pot , driving wedges between Olivia and everyone around her . Ethan stared out the window at the rapidly passing scenery . If he could just get there first , get to her before anyone else , and protect her in front of everyone , maybe this time , everything would be different . Maybe this time , Olivia wouldn't die . Maybe this time , they could actually live happily together . There was still time . Ethan rushed to the hospital room , heart pounding . The moment he saw there was no one else inside , he let out a sigh of relief . The second he laid eyes on Olivia , all the guilt and longing came crashing down . He hurried over and pulled her into his arms . " Olivia … " His voice cracked , thick with emotion . Startled , Olivia hugged him back , confused but gentle . " What's wrong ? Didn't we just see each other yesterday ? Why are you crying now that you're here to pick me up ? " " I just missed you too much . I was so afraid of losing you . " He held her tighter as if he'd never let go again . He was afraid it was all just a dream , the one he'd wake from the moment he let go . And if that happened , Olivia would vanish , and he'd never be able to find her again . Chapter 17 77.27 % TV R ReelShort 4.6 FREE Google Play INSTALL Click now and start streaming Olivia assumed he was still shaken by her coma . " I'm not going anywhere , " she whispered . " Didn't the doctors say I'm fully recovered ? From now on , I'll be with you , safe and sound . I won't ever worry you like that again . " Her shirt slowly soaked through from his silent tears . " Come help me pack , will you ? " Olivia smiled . " Dad , Mom , and Sebastian are on their way . They said they've got some kind of surprise for me . They've been so mysterious - I have no clue what they're planning . " At her mention of family , a flicker of cold fury flashed through Ethan's eyes , but it disappeared almost instantly , replaced by soft affection . " Olivia , I'll love you , always , " he whispered . Olivia looked up and pressed a lingering kiss to his lips . " You're acting a little strange today , " she said teasingly . " Something happen ? " Instead of answering directly , he whispered , " Just trust me , Olivia . No matter how much others may change … I will always stay by your side . " Though she didn't fully understand , his words filled her with warmth . " Okay . I'll always love you , too . " Just then , the hospital room door creaked open . But instead of her parents or her brother Sebastian , a girl with a striking resemblance to Olivia stepped inside . Olivia frowned in confusion . " Who are you looking for ? " The girl , Lillian , didn't even look at her . Her eyes went straight to Ethan behind her . " Ethan , " she said sweetly , " didn't you say we'd pick Olivia up together ? I went to your place , but you weren't there … " As she spoke , she reached out to take his arm , only for Ethan to shove her hand away without hesitation . " I'm Olivia's fiancé . That makes me your future brother - in - law . Watch yourself , and keep your distance . " Chapter 17 77.27 % R TV ReelShort 4.6 FREE Google Play INSTALL Click now and start streaming Lillian froze . Her smile collapsed , and her eyes reddened instantly . Olivia , confused and uneasy , instinctively leaned against Ethan's side .