But he just coldly threw the envelope I gave him into the rain.
The paper was soaked, the ink was mottled, and it was unrecognizable.
"Call the decorators tomorrow and and renovate the entire bedroom!"
I couldn't tell if the water in my face was sweat or tears.
I turned back and took a deep look at this place that had witnessed my joys and sorrows.
Farewell!
After getting out of the taxi, the rain outside was still drizzling.
In the community, it was dark, with only warm lights shining from the residential buildings in the distance.
After getting wet in the rain, I felt dizzy and cold, with my stomach churning.
The house was empty, without any sense of home.
It's okay, I still have them.
I opened the suitcase and took out the things inside one by one.
The items related to Chibi Maruko-chan had been damaged, and even the princess dresses were wet.
I didn't cry when I knew the diagnosis nor did I cry when I was kicked out by Cheyne, but now I couldn't control myself anymore. I curled up on the sofa, tears flowing like a bursting flood.
I always greedily wanted to hold on to the warmth around me, but in the end, I struggled in vain.
I still vividly remembered the sympathetic look from the doctor.
"Cheryl, spend more time with your family, do what you want to do, and don't have any regrets."
But... I had long lost my family.
In my life after the age of ten, only regrets remained.
In a half-awake state, my stomach hurt uncomfortably. Before I could even run to the bathroom, I vomited a mouthful of blood.
The bright red blood stung my nerves, as if it were the car accident from years ago.
Back then, my brother and I were protected by our parents, surrounded by a sea of bright red blood.
My parents had long been silent.
I was scared and cried loudly.
My elder brother tightly held my hand and said, 'Cheryl, Brother is still here, don't be afraid!'
He sang to me and told me stories.
After being rescued, I still held his hand tightly and followed him closely.
His leg was injured, but he still gave his hospital bed to me to sleep on even when he was on the drip. He sat aside and accompanied me.
How does my dear brother, who used to take care of me so much, disappear in the following years?
The blood awakened my terrible memories.
The strong facade I put on during the day collapsed in an instant. I trembled as I picked up my phone, hoping to find some comfort.