Goodbye, My Love

As she observed Loraine’s gloomy expression, a thought struck the

Little girl. She reached out and gently touched Loraine’s hair, sighing softly before breaking into a smile.

“Since you still like him, cherish him! It’s hard to meet a person you truly like. If you let him slip away because of a misunderstanding, won’t you regret it for the rest of your life?” The little girl continued earnestly, “Life is short. An unexpected illness or accident can take it away in an instant. So, to avoid Lifelong regrets, you must cherish what you have!”

Moved by the young girl’s words, Loraine couldn’t help but think of her parents. She nodded blankly, amazed at the profound wisdom coming from someone so young.

The Little girl had spoken excitedly, revealing her pale, slender wrist from beneath her sleeve.

On her wrist, she wore an in-patient bracelet that displayed a Line of words: “Special Ward 505 Bed 1, Ariadna Cruz.”

words, her eyes widened in surprise. Her mind immediately became flooded

in an ordinary

G E L A ‘s L I B

as Loraine knew, patients in special wards were

beat. She had thought Ariadna had a common cold like she did, and hadn’t expected her condition to be

Loraine’s gaze, Ariadna quickly lowered her hand and

her curiosity and concern, and

Ariadna with questions.

supposed to be in Ward 55. Why are you here? Are

her head and flashed a smile. “Oh, you caught

room is so boring. I couldn’t stand it anymore, so I snuck out. I just got transferred

smiled and smoothly changed the topic. “Miss, your fever has gone down. You can be discharged after taking this bottle of saline water. What’s it like outside the hospital? I’ve