Chapter 221

The sky was scattered with rosy clouds. The setting sun cast a shadow on the inky leaves, adding an eerie touch to the earth, as if mourning the loss of a life.

Tears streamed down Eloise's face, her body resembling a soulless shell.

Was Linda really gone? Linda, did she just leave like that?

What would she do? Was she scared? What should Eloise do?

Eloise took a handful of fresh soil and pressed it hard to her heart. Her body curled up, and even through her clothes, her skeletal figure was visible.

"Why didn't you let me see her one last time?!" Eloise asked.

Harvey wanted to lift her up, but his slender fingers paused mid-air, caught in a strange position. His voice was hoarse, "She didn't look good. I was afraid you wouldn't be able to forget."

Upon hearing this, Eloise was in a daze. She closed her eyes slightly, "Harvey, you're so heartless! She was your child too, and you just..."

She couldn't bear to associate those words with Linda. She added the soil in her arms to the small bundle. Then, she started piling the surrounding soil onto it. The soil always had some sharp stones that quickly cut her hands, but Eloise didn't care. She just did this mechanically.

Linda, mommy was adding some blankets. Would you be a little warmer?

Linda, mommy didn't get a chance to love you.

Linda, before you were born, mommy imagined your face countless times. But none of them were as beautiful as yours.

grew up.

The last ray of light in

to pick up Eloise, "Let's

he realized

...

In the hospital.

and body. He spoke to her, hoping to wake her up. But she didn't want to wake up. The doctor said she was too shocked

Orlena were also there. Orlena couldn't help crying, "Harvey, will she ever wake up? You shouldn't have lied to her. She

have high hopes. After all,

mother and sister crying, holding Eloise's hand. He stared at her

Orlena was stunned.

...

up. The hospital room was

the bed, his face that once charmed her was resting on her hand, looking haggard

Eloise quietly watched him.

wife. But after everything they'd been through, their relationship was full of scars, and they didn't know what to say to each other when

was nothing left

eyes lightly,

hoarse, but gentle, "Are you hungry? I'll

said this, he went to get the

the other side and

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