But despite not returning and not meeting Curtis, the past four years still couldn't make Margot forget about him. She was even eager to see Curtis now.Margot understood that she would have to face her emotions the moment she stepped past the gate. It might even be the start of a new beginning after that.She could only hope that she wouldn't regret her decisions this time.Margot wiped her tears away from her cheeks before walking over to unlock the steel gate. She hadn't expected the password of the steel gate to remain unchanged. She pushed past the heavy gates and walked in.It was already 8:00 pm, and the living room was dark. Margot could only vaguely see a silhouette on the couch through the motion-sensing streetlight beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass wall.Margot knew that it was Curtis. She did not bother turning on the lights as she dragged her feet toward him.Curtis did not expect Margot to really show up. It appeared that she still cared for him. But what did he
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Whatever you say, I'll do it." With his agreement, Margot hurriedly pushed him away and pulled him outside.Yet, Curtis stopped in his tracks. "I want to hug you a little longer." He pulled her back into his arms.Margot didn't avoid him and said softly, "We'll go to the hospital right away. Starting tonight, you'll stay in the hospital every day for treatment. I'll come to see you every day.""I don't need to stay in the hospital every day. I can control it with medication first. When we find a suitable heart, we can proceed directly to surgery."Finding a suitable heart for Curtis was easier said than done.Heart transplant surgery involved removing a still-beating, bloody heart from a dying person and transplanting it into his body. An operation like this was very difficult.Whether it could be successful was one thing. Finding a donor was another. Even if they found one, whether the person would be willing to donate was yet another matter.In any
Margot was driving, and Curtis sat in the passenger seat.During the journey, Curtis's gaze was fixed on Margot driving.Watching her skillfully drive without any fear, he suddenly remembered something from a long time ago.Back then, Margot was so timid. When he took her out for driving practice, she couldn't even turn the steering wheel. The slightest movement of the car would make her dive into his arms in fear.Curtis hadn't expected that during the four years he was away, she had overcome her fear and learned to drive.Without him, Margot could still live well.In that case, even if he died first in the future, he would feel much more at ease."Curtis, should we go to the hospital first?" Margot glanced at the man beside her, unable to suppress her worry.But Curtis continued to stare at her without blinking."Didn't we agree to go tomorrow? Going tonight won't make a difference.""How are you feeling now?""I feel... somewhat surreal. It feels like... returning to the
The two embraced each other for a long time.When she remembered that their child was waiting at home, Margot suppressed her emotions and pushed Curtis away."Let's go home." She turned around, preparing to walk around the car.Curtis grabbed her arm and suddenly pulled her. Margot was caught off guard and involuntarily fell backward.Before she could react, Curtis enveloped her.Then, his thin lips pressed against her plump ones.At that moment, she was stunned.But thinking that it was Curtis, thinking that he was sick, thinking that she was feeling so sad and guilty because of his illness, she didn't push him away. Instead, she responded to the kiss.Curtis wrapped his arm around Margot's slender waist and held the back of her head with his other hand. He deepened the kiss.Even though they were by the roadside, and pedestrians were passing by incessantly, it didn't affect their intimacy in the slightest.They seemed to be in a world of their own, indifferent to others. Th
Regina stood at the side, crying. When she saw Margot, she hurried over to her. "Margot, please save Anthony."Margot ignored Regina's presence and walked past her to the bedside. The doctors were still trying to save Anthony, but the man on the bed seemingly gave up on life. No matter how the doctors and nurses called out to him, he kept his eyes closed, seemingly determined to die.Approaching the foot of the bed, Margot couldn't hide her guilt and tears seeing Anthony in such a state. "Anthony. Anthony, can you hang in there? Don't do this. If you die, I will be upset for the rest of my life. Anthony, please pull yourself together. Lilac is still waiting for you."She continued, "You said you would always be there for me and Lilac. Are you going to let yourself suffer like this just because you're my brother? Can't we, as siblings, stay together for a lifetime?"The patient on the bed seemed to have some reaction. Seeing Margot's calls having some effect, the doctor encouraged,
Hearing Gabriel's affirmative tone, Curtis breathed a sigh of relief. If he could cure it, that would be good. He then asked, "Tell me the address of that person. I'll go pick him up tomorrow.""What?" Gabriel chuckled. "You're going to pick him up? What are you thinking? He's been living in seclusion in the deep mountains. Unless you bring the patient over, it's impossible to make him come out."Curtis' handsome face darkened, displeased. "The patient can't be brought over. Just tell me the address. You don't need to worry about the rest.""Alright, alright. I'll send it to you later. But first, tell me, who got injured?""Margot's brother. I'll hang up now."Before Gabriel could ask further, the call was abruptly disconnected. He looked puzzled. Margot's brother? Wasn't Margot an orphan? Where did the brother come from? Thinking about how Natalie had been with her recently, he felt it necessary to use knowing Margot's brother as an excuse to see Natalie.---Margot noticed tha
"Margot, I'm really sorry." Seeing her daughter not even looking at her, Regina wiped her tears and apologized. Margot's face remained cold and indifferent. She pursed her lips and said impatiently, "If you're staying, then I'll leave. Don't keep babbling in my ear."It was said that a mother and her daughter share a close bond. But Margot truly felt no connection with this mother. She couldn't forget what this so-called mother had done to her. Perhaps she would never forgive her in this lifetime. Perhaps she needed a very long time to convince herself.Hearing her daughter's words, Regina hurriedly said, "Okay, okay. I'll leave. You stay and accompany Anthony. If anything happens to you, remember to call me."Margot's expression darkened even more. Regina didn't dare to say another word and quickly left.That night, Margot stayed by Anthony's bedside, telling him about her childhood. She told him how she had overcome difficulties when she was an orphan, growing up to become an a
Natalie said, "Alright, thank you." "No trouble at all. Ms. Nelson, follow me please." After Natalie and Calvin went to the room, Royce was left alone sitting on the couch in the living room. He stared blankly in the direction of the room. He had been trying very hard to please Lilac. During the day, they got along well, but at night, Lilac would cry for her father. He was an outsider. He couldn't compare to her biological father.Royce finally came to a clear realization. Not only did Margot not like him, but even Lilac didn't like him. If neither of them liked him, then what was the point of his persistence? With a wry smile, Royce leaned back against the couch. He felt a lump in his chest, heavy and oppressive. After Curtis managed to coax his daughter to sleep, he quietly left the room. Seeing Royce still there, he walked straight over to him. Sitting down beside Royce, Curtis spoke in a low voice, "I take back what I said earlier. I want both Lilac and Margot. You ha