Later, when I cut my finger,
He saw me trying to hide my tears and gave me
a candy.
At that time, I naively believed
Zach would remember my words and slowly
accept me.
But it was all a fantasy.
Zach, why could you remember Rhonda’s
birthday, her favorite restaurant, which dress
she paired with which jewelry…
But not
That a child who was always afraid of pain
Didn’t have the courage to hurt herself for true
love.
Rhonda tugged at Zach’s arm. He snapped out of it, looking at her blankly.
“What?”
Rhonda gritted her teeth, forcing a weak smile.
“Zach, Kiki said I had to kneel to get her
forgiveness…”
“I’m sorry, Kiki, Chloe. I know it’s all my fault,
I’m kneeling to apologize, please don’t be
angry!”
Zach pulled Rhonda up. But the anger was
gone, replaced by a calm tone.
“No need for that. Chloe, focus on recovering.
I’ll postpone the wedding. When you’re better,
we’ll get married.”
Then, as if he’d made a firm decision,
He added lightly,
“Tomorrow, I’ll take leave from the hospital to
stay with you until you’re discharged.”
6
Everyone’s faces changed.
Rhonda abandoned her act, pulling at Zach’s
sleeve, anxiously asking,
“Zach, you’re up for promotion, taking leave
now will give people the wrong impression. I
know you feel bad for Chloe, but you have to
think about your future!”
“Chloe’s just throwing a tantrum, it’ll be fine.
Even if you’re worried, you can hire
professional nurses!”
Kiki, like a protective mother hen, stepped in
