But no matter what I did, she always treated me with indifference. I never expected that one day, she would show such a smile to someone else.
The next day, I went to the hospital to take care of my brother. From the nurse, I learned that during the three years my brother had been in a coma, Chen Yun's Mother often came to see him.
"She would stay for a long time every time she came," the nurse said. "Sometimes she would stay the whole day."
"I see," I said with a bitter smile. "Thank you for telling me this."
"You're welcome," the nurse shook her head. "It's truly a miracle that your brother woke up."
"Yes," I nodded. "I think so too."
"Then take good care of him," the nurse smiled. "I'll be leaving now."
"Okay."
Now that my brother was awake, it was time for me to tell him the truth. But… how should I start?
In the afternoon, my brother woke up.
"Sis, you're here," he smiled.
"Yes," I nodded. "How do you feel?"
"I'm fine," he shook his head. "Just tired from lying down for too long."
"Then you should rest a bit," I said.
"No need," he smiled. "I've been lying down for three years; I'm more than done with that."
"..."
"By the way, Sis," my brother suddenly said, "when I was in a coma, did someone often come to see me?"
"How do you know?"
"I..." He frowned slightly. "I felt someone holding my hand and talking to me."
"Really?" I forced a smile. "That must have been your imagination."
"Really?" he looked at me in confusion.
"Yeah," I nodded, "you're overthinking it."
"Oh," he replied and fell silent.
"Then you should rest well," I said, "I'll head back now."
"Okay," he nodded.
I turned to walk towards the door.
"Sis," he suddenly called out to me.
"What is it?" I stopped in my tracks.
"Thank you," he said softly.
"..." I was taken aback.
He looked at me, tears shimmering in his eyes.
In that moment, I suddenly felt like crying.
But... I couldn't cry.
"No need to thank me," I forced a smile, "just take care of yourself."
"Mm," he nodded.
I walked out of the hospital room, tears streaming down my face uncontrollably.
I knew he must have guessed something.
He was so smart; how could he not figure it out?
But... I would rather he never knew.
I never wanted to bring that up again.
Yet I still encountered Chen Yun's Mother.
At the hospital entrance, I ran into her.
And that girl.
They walked hand in hand, looking very close.
That girl must be Chen Gang's fiancée.
She is really beautiful, nothing like the ordinary description Chen Gang gave.
"Auntie, let's go back," the girl said.
"Okay." Chen Yun's Mother looked at her fondly, "Be careful."
"I know," the girl smiled, " Gang said he would make me pork rib soup tonight."
"This kid is quite considerate," Chen Yun's Mother chuckled.
"Yeah," the girl shyly lowered her head, "He treats me very well."
"That's good," Chen Yun's Mother held her hand, "If he bullies you in the future, just tell me, and I'll help you teach him a lesson."
"Thank you, Auntie," the girl said gratefully.
I stood quietly in place, watching them walk away slowly.
A familiar voice came to my ears: "He only cooks for me."
I turned my head to look at the boy beside me.
The sunlight shone on him, as if giving him a halo.
He looked at me with a smug smile at the corner of his mouth: "Xiao Lin, you've definitely lost."
"Is that so?" I scoffed, "Then let's see."
...
I didn't expect to see Chen Yun's Mother again.
Even more unexpected was that I would meet her in this way.
That day, I came out of the supermarket, planning to buy groceries.
Just as I reached the intersection, I saw a car rushing over.
On the other side, a girl was crossing the street.
She had her back to the vehicle and clearly did not notice the danger.
Without thinking, I rushed forward and pushed her aside.
Bang!
I fell heavily to the ground.
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