"Who's this?" Henry asked swiftly."You're looking for Natalie, right?" the other person asked.Henry silently tightened his grip on the steering wheel.As expected, the person on the other end of the line must have taken Natalie away! But Henry still couldn't figure out who they were!This cluelessness only frustrated him."Where's Natalie? I'm warning you, I'll make you pay if you harm her!" Henry warned through gritted teeth."No need to threaten me. Now, look ahead. Is there a garbage truck parked in the opposite lane?"The other person's tone sounded like everything was under their control.A chill ran down Henry's spine.Who the hell was this person? Were they watching him right now? How else would they have known such specific information?Henry turned to look at the opposite lane. Indeed, there was a garbage truck parked there."Weren't you looking for Natalie? You'd better not lose sight of that truck or… you'll never see Natalie again," the other person gloated."
"Your brother's condition isn't looking too good, either. The truck crashed directly into him, and he probably couldn't avoid it."So… his legs sustained severe injuries." The doctor sighed."How bad is it?" Harry pressed on."We suspect… he won't be able to walk normally from now on," the doctor said with a heavy look.Harry's heart tightened at this.That proud and young Henry wouldn't be able to walk normally again? How cruel could life be?Harry's heart sank, and for a moment, he couldn't find the words to speak.He didn't know where things went wrong. Why did such a disastrous event happen on a day like this?Looking at this city adorned with lights, brimming with festive vibes, and then at this cold hospital…It was truly a stark contrast."Your brother is still under anesthesia, so he won't be awake any time soon. You can… go to the morgue to see your father and start arranging for his funeral," the doctor kindly suggested.Harry nodded, feeling as if all the strength
After calling the ambulance, Henry once again shifted his gaze toward Cliff, who was lying beside him.He kept talking to Cliff, but the latter never responded. Back then, he already had a bad feeling about this. Yet, at the same time, a glimmer of hope clung to his thoughts.Henry entertained the idea that fate might spare them from such cruelty. However, illusions were just that—illusions. And reality tended to be cruel."Henry, it's all in the past now. Don't overthink it. Prioritize your recovery…" Harry's words brought Henry back from his thoughts.Henry gradually opened his eyes. When he did, everything appeared tinged with red, and his throat felt raw.He managed to croak out, "Is he in the morgue?"Harry nodded with a mournful look. "Yes, I just came from there.""I'll go see him." Henry prepared to lift the blanket and get out of bed.Seeing this, Harry hurriedly stepped forward and placed a hand on Henry's shoulder.Henry's attempt to get up likely meant that he wasn
Henry couldn't count how many times he'd been at the morgue just this year alone.Having faced so many deaths, not only did he not become numb to them, but each one was more sorrowful than the last.Because it meant that the people around him were dwindling. Despite how hard he tried, he couldn't keep death from getting ahold of his loved ones."We're here. I'll wait outside and give you and Dad some alone time," Harry said before leaving the room.The morgue was quiet, and even the footsteps sounded unusually distinct.Each tap felt like an added weight on Henry's heart. He was also on the verge of a breakdown.After Harry walked out, Henry shakily pulled back the white cloth in front of him.When he saw that face, he suddenly covered the corpse with the cloth again, his entire body trembling violently.He couldn't bring himself to look at Cliff.Scars covered Cliff's face, along with his pale complexion…It all reminded Henry of the cruel reality.He muttered to Cliff thro
When Harry saw Shirley's expression, his heart sank.Why did he feel that tonight's Christmas wasn't an ordinary one?"Do you remember the first time we met?" Shirley began.If only people could choose to linger on their most precious memories!Harry forced down his uneasiness and replied, "Of course I remember."Their first meeting was on Christmas, at Winterfield.That year, Winterfield hosted a lively masquerade ball, where many people attended wearing masks.Each person could choose a dance partner without revealing each other's identities. He and Shirley happened to catch each other's eyes in the crowd.Perhaps Shirley considered it fate. Yet, Harry had planned it all.Their story began after that Christmas."Why did you choose me that day?" Shirley flashed him a bright smile.But in reality, she already knew that their first encounter wasn't just a matter of fate."I just felt drawn to you that day even though you were wearing a mask. Those eyes captivated my heart. I
Were her ears playing tricks on her? Did the woman say Ivan had ordered someone to crash into Hugh?So the car crash that night wasn't due to drunk driving? Instead, it was a scheme by Ivan?A sinister smile played on Leslie's lips. So, this was how it was."Take her away," came another composed voice.It was Ivan's."You promised! Once my husband completed this task, you said you'd arrange for someone to cure our ill son! But you never intended to fulfill that promise from the start!"My son is on the verge of death right now! I'm begging you! Please spare some money to help my son! Is that too much to ask?" the woman questioned hysterically."Watch your mouth. If you dare tell on me, your son will die instantly." Ivan's tone remained as icy as ever.Shortly after, Leslie heard a series of footsteps."Ivan Zachman! You heartless murderer! I won't leave that easily!" The woman continued causing a scene."You…" Ivan was about to respond when he saw the figure in the courtyard.
Leslie checked again. It wasn't just her imagination.It was indeed Hugh. He stood at the square, and Leslie wondered what caught his eye.Could it be that he was reminiscing about their first meeting?At that moment, Leslie suddenly felt the urge to reveal the truth about her marriage.She did it to save him! She didn't abandon him! She had been by his side throughout his coma!Leslie needed to tell him the truth!However, as she prepared to approach him, she stopped when she saw the person with him.It was Harper.Harper had just come back with two cotton candies, and she handed one to Hugh.Hugh took it.Leslie sneered to herself when she saw this. She misunderstood the situation.This square, for Hugh, might not only represent the place where they first met. Perhaps, it also held the beautiful memories he made with Harper.He might have come to relive the moments with Harper. What did it have anything to do with her?Moreover, Hugh and Harper were together. What was th
Leonard sighed before taking a seat at the edge of Henry's bed. He had a lot of questions and didn't know where to start.He was sure every question would hurt Henry."So… any updates on Natalie? " Leonard cautiously asked.Henry reminded him of a porcelain doll. He was afraid raising his voice was enough to break Henry down completely."No." Henry shook his head. His voice was soft, and Leonard even wondered if Henry had really spoken at all."And… are your legs… really in such bad shape?" Leonard found it hard to believe when he received the news.Henry was always perfect in Leonard's eyes. He was someone Leonard admired and looked up to. If such a perfect being were to lose their legs, it would surely ruin their lives."I haven't delved into the specifics of my legs yet. Maybe… I really can't stand up again." Henry smiled bitterly.Leonard furrowed his brows and expressed his concern, "Henry, you mustn't be this pessimistic about your legs!"Leonard was willing to be blunt