“...”I'm getting irritated. He appears to be laughing at me. And treating me like a child."I've lived abroad for many years and have only returned a few times. I don't recall ever meeting you." He continued.Okay, I'm pretty sure I'm just tired and seeing things.Is this a sign that I'm getting close to the end? People who are about to die have reported seeing strange things.When Dr Kevin entered the room, Adam returned and greeted him. "Thank you, Brother Kevin."After that, he noticed me. "How are you, feeling better?""Sick," I replied truthfully."With a fever of 40 °, how can you not be sick?" Adam retorted angrily.I knew I was in the wrong, and besides, I didn't dare to speak up."Since you're back, I'll leave first," Dr Kevin explained."All right." Adam sent Dr Kevin to the door and said, "Thank you," only then did I realize Adam had asked Dr Kevin to look after me.I apologize for my arrogance and rudeness.Adam returned and saw my stunned expression. "Don't wait," He sai
"However, I don't like taking money back."Alvin's hand was resting on my collarbone, his posture reminiscent of a lover's embrace. But the next thing I knew, his thumb was pressing down hard on the wound he'd given me.The pain was so intense that I broke out in cold sweat and heard him say, "So you still have to listen to me now.""…"I've irritated him yet again.I didn't want to argue, and I didn't have the energy to do so.Alvin's grip was firm. I couldn't help but grunt in pain after enduring it for so long. My legs went lifeless as I fell into his arms, and my forehead landed on his shoulder by accident."It hurts...Alvin."If I didn't want to suffer any longer, I'd rather be soft-spoken than hard-mouthed, based on past experience."It's reassuring to know it hurts." Alvin finally spared me and asked, "What were you doing at the hospital today?"“Fever…”“Oh? Are you sure you have a fever?" He didn't seem to believe me and pressed his lips against my brow.It's similar to a kis
"Mr Li…"When Alvin came over, I had just opened my mouth."Cousin," he said, not looking at me but at Dr Kevin beside me.I was astounded.It's such a small world.In fact, I should have known better when Dr Kevin introduced himself as Kevin Li.Not just any ordinary person on the street bore the surname of Li.I suddenly realized that Dr Kevin was aware of my illness and pregnancy. He and Alvin were family.Will he…Was it too late to pretend not to know Alvin?I was terrified and looked imploringly at Dr Kevin. He felt my eyes and looked sideways, reassuringly shaking his head.Did that mean he wasn't going to tell Alvin?Before I could unwind, Alvin's cold voice called out, "Jill."In a hurry, I glanced at him and noticed that his expression was difficult to distinguish between joy and anger. "Where have you been?" he asked, frowning. "You got your hair wet."Then he lifted his hand to brush the last drops of water from my fringe and drew me to his side by the neck.My entire body
The darkness heightened my fear as time passed. I cowered in the corner, all the bad memories collapsing and nearly overwhelming my nerves.I couldn't take it anymore, but I didn't want to die here.The smell of blood mixed with a faint floral scent, which was my pheromone, filled the air.Alvin once described it as gaudy and vulgar, as a rotten rose crushed in the rain.I'd never despised rose so much.I'm not sure how long it took, but I gradually lost consciousness.A light appeared at the end of my vision at the end of my memory. Someone broke through the darkness and approached me, whispering my name.Is it a guardian angel? Will it deliver me to heaven...The angle was extremely gentle. He held me tightly as if he was afraid of breaking me.I wanted to tell him, "It's all right, I'm dead." Dead people do not feel pain.But I couldn't say anything.I wasn't dead.I was still in pain.Despite my muzziness, something tore through my flesh and made me want to roll around in pain. Th
"Thank you very much, Doctor."I stated once more, despite the fact that this life may be meaningless. It was still my life."I couldn't decide on one more thing for you." He said that "While the child could not be saved, your gland remained. It is entirely up to you whether to remove or keep it."Based on his appearance, he should have known that I wouldn't live long. It's strange that he went to such lengths to bring me back but didn't advise me on how to live a happy life.I expressed my gratitude once more.Kevin shook his head and removed his glasses, holding them in his hand. I noticed he had two light circles under his eyes."How did you find me?" I inquired."Would you be offended if I said I went to check the surveillance because you had gone missing for too long?" He asked dimly.I shook my head unintentionally.Kevin appeared to be exhausted. He pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes. "I should've noticed something was wrong, but I didn't think Alvin was capable
"You're not required to see him."Kevin spoke too casually, as if, if he said I didn't need to see Alvin, I wouldn't see him.Perhaps my eyes betrayed my inner apprehension. "The Li family does not cover the sky with one hand, and Alvin is not omnipotent," he said with a light laugh.A sharp glint flashed in his eyes near the end of his words. He might have thought I didn't notice, but because of my precarious life with Alvin, I was extremely sensitive to such things.Doctor Kevin didn't appear to be your average doctor. Nobody would dare to bring up the Li's in such a way.Well, I recall he had the surname Li himself."Your heart isn't in good shape, so stay away from things that can cause violent mood swings," he said, his eyes flickering with contempt and disgust before returning to his usual indifferent and calm expression.I suddenly remembered the primary school teacher saying, "Children are not allowed to eat candies if you want good teeth."That being said, I attempted to stay
It was as if I saw that familiar car turning around the corner and driving toward me again as I reflected on the past. I could even see the fine sunlight reflecting off the car window thanks to the illusion's realism.No, it wasn't a trick of the light.I saw half a face flash across the back seat as I brushed past.Alvin was there.Without warning, my nose and eyes turned sour.Even though every extra glance added to my suffering, I pressed my face against the window and stared back, watching the black car disappear at the next intersection.I see. A glance had been missed between Alvin and me.Kevin put his hand on my shoulder and grabbed it."I'm fine… What's he doing coming home at this hour, so close, almost ran into him?" I lowered my head, quickly rubbed my eyes, and smiled.Kevin remained silent. "Alvin's been so busy lately that he probably won't be looking for trouble with you for the time being," he said sardonically after a while.What is he up to? Are you getting married.
My sleeping patterns were erratic on the third day, but I never dreamed.On the fourth day, I ran into an old friend I hadn't seen in a long time.I could only sigh, knowing I had let him down.Adam walked in, his eyes almost red, and took a deep breath. It was the first time I'd seen him act like this.He blamed me first for not taking care of my health, and then Kevin for not telling him right away.He then went on and on about Alvin for about half an hour.Kevin and I do nothing but listen to his cussing and cursing.Kevin couldn't laugh or cry. He poured himself a glass of juice and told us he'd leave us alone to talk before returning to his study room to read some documents.Adam began running his mouth as Kevin's foot stepped out the door, "Did you know that the Li family has been in shambles lately?"I didn't know, and I didn't want to find out. But since Adam had brought it up, I was genuinely interested. Despite Adam's repressed expression, I asked cooperatively, "What happen