Chapter 4

After leaving the corridor, I returned to the hospital room.

My mother was still unconscious. Vivian lay in bed with her eyes closed, her face still pale.

Ethan sat by Vivian's bedside, speaking softly to comfort her.

I stood in the doorway, the last thread of hope in my heart finally severed completely.

I knew that Ethan and I could never go back to what we were.

But instead of making any decision, I went to the hospital for a routine checkup the next day. I didn't tell anyone.

Sitting outside the examination room, my emotions were in turmoil.

This…