Chapter 116
Ouyang had no doubt about the truthfulness of what Xia Ruoan said, so he took two steps back in increasing fear.
At this moment, his heart was filled with endless regret and self-blame: "How...how could it become like this? If I had been more careful and paid more attention, perhaps I would have noticed that her hands could no longer play the violin.
That way, she wouldn't have to leave me on the pretext of studying violin! "On Ouyang's face, there was only deep regret at this moment.
Xia Ruoan looked at him worriedly. For some reason, an ominous premonition came to his mind.
You know, it is obvious that this couple loves each other deeply, and the elders in both families are also looking forward to them getting married and staying together for life.
But why did Sister Ling'er resolutely choose to leave? Could it be that...she encountered something unexpected?
In fact, just as Xia Ruoan worried, Ling'er, who was far away in a foreign country, was suffering from the cruel torture of cancer.
The ruthless illness was like a huge black net that enveloped her tightly, making it difficult for her to break free.
Every day, every moment, Ling'er is struggling with death, enduring pain and suffering that ordinary people can hardly imagine.
Zhou Ling'er lay on the hospital bed with a haggard and pale face. She closed her eyes and frowned tightly, as if she was being ruthlessly torn by illness.
The parents standing outside the ward looked through the glass window at their beloved daughter suffering so much, their eyes filled with endless heartache and pain.
Zhou Ling'er's mother was already in tears, with tears constantly flowing from her red and swollen eyes and sliding down her cheeks.
Her voice was trembling, and she said with deep remorse and regret: "Old Zhou, did I do something wrong? It has been seven years, and Ling'er's condition has not improved at all. Instead, it has become more serious. Now I can't even sleep well. The pain is so severe that I can't fall asleep."
Zhou Ling'er's father squatted on the ground weakly, his hands deeply buried in his hair, his head lowered so low that it almost touched the ground.
He didn't even dare to look up at his daughter who was suffering in the ward, for fear that his heart would be completely broken by that scene.
They knew very well that even though they had been insisting on treatment, it was only delaying time and trying to save their daughter's fragile life.
However, every day of delay means my daughter will have to endure one more day of severe pain.
"It's been almost seven years. Why don't we call Ouyang over? At least we can't let our daughter leave this world with regrets." Zhou Ling'er's mother suppressed her inner grief and tried to make her voice sound a little calmer.
"She is suffering so much. My heart feels like it's being cut by a knife!" Zhou Ling'er's mother covered her mouth with her hands, trying her best to suppress her crying, but she couldn't help but choked with sobs.
Zhou Ling'er's father slowly stood up, hugged his wife tightly in his arms, and comforted her softly, "Wait a little longer, my daughter has always been so strong-willed and loves beauty, she definitely doesn't want Ouyang to see her like this now.
Besides, after so many years, who can guarantee that Ouyang hasn't started a new life? Maybe he is already with someone else, so why should we bother him? "
Zhou Ling'er's mother clutched her husband's clothes tightly, tears flowing like a broken dam.
The sorrowful cry seemed to penetrate the wall and hit people's hearts: "My poor daughter! Why is God so cruel to you? Your life has just begun."
The door was not closed tightly, and Zhou Ling'er could clearly hear the heart-wrenching cries of her parents outside.
At that moment, the tears that had been accumulating in her eyes for a long time finally rolled down like pearls from a broken string.
How could she not miss her beloved brother Ouyang? In these long seven years, her longing for him never stopped for a moment. Every day and night, his figure would always appear in her mind involuntarily.
However, she was well aware of her condition and did not want her loved one to share the pain and torture with her.
So, when her parents suggested that she go abroad for treatment, although she was very reluctant, she still chose to nod and agree. This was the biggest concession she could make.
Because she understood that the terminal illness she suffered from could not be completely cured.
Even if it can be temporarily suppressed by drugs, the body gradually develops drug resistance over time, and even if the dosage continues to increase, it is still difficult to stop the spread of cancer cells.
Nowadays, she takes more medicine every day than she eats three meals a day.
Sometimes, the piercing pain made her want to end her life immediately, but deep in her heart there was still a trace of obsession telling her that she must be patient a little longer. After all, the seven-year period agreed upon with Brother Ouyang would soon be up.
In the end, she still wanted to take a gamble. If Ouyang came to find her, she would just look at him from afar. At least before she died, she would know that there was someone who truly loved her deeply. Even though they were separated by seven years, their hearts were connected.
Ouyang had the same idea as Xia Ruoan, but that made him even more afraid. If possible, he would rather she fell in love with someone else, didn't like him, and wanted to leave him. He just wanted her to be safe, and he didn't care about anything else.
Ouyang's eyes were red. "Ruo'an, I will send you my home address. I must go find Ling'er and ask her clearly now, otherwise I will regret it."
"Okay." Xia Ruo'an nodded, "I will take good care of your grandfather. My eldest brother will be back soon. I will ask him to help treat your grandfather."
"Thank you Ruoan." Ouyang said while hugging her.
Xia Ruoan looked at Ouyang who was about to leave and said, "Brother Ouyang, when you see Sister Ling'er, please tell her that I'm getting married soon. She promised me that she would play for me at my wedding. I'm waiting for you to bring her back."
"Okay, I will bring her back." Ouyang nodded in agreement, praying in his heart that Ling'er would be fine.
Ouyang hurriedly booked a plane ticket while running out. When he opened the door, he bumped into Qiao Xin who was about to come in. "I'm sorry." Ouyang didn't even see who it was. He just said sorry and ran away.
"Senior Brother Ouyang?" Qiao Xin didn't have time to be happy to see Ouyang. Seeing him in such a hurry, she became worried. What had happened?
Seeing Qiao Xin about to catch up, Xia Ruoan stopped her and said, "Senior, don't go."
Qiao Xin then realized that Xia Ruoan and Leng Zexi were also inside, "Ruoan, what happened to Senior Brother Ouyang? This is the first time I see him in such a hurry."
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