At this moment, he should be comforting his son. How could he show such despair! But he couldn’t control himself. The thought of being unable to save his son’s life made him wish he could die in his place.
Sleepless Night
After knowing he would die, massive fear overwhelmed Fang Yuzhé. His father cried outside while he silently wept inside.
Death wasn’t scary. What was terrifying was the process of waiting to die. When life’s time was limited, everything became meaningless.
Strength
Fang Yuzhé patted his father’s knee, a gesture of “insubordination” he’d learned long ago—”What’s scary about death? I’ve long missed my mother. If you don’t grieve too much, I’ll feel more comfortable.”
“But you’re only nineteen years old!” His father began crying again.
Fang Yuzhe finally choked up, “Why are you saying such sentimental things at a time like this! By the way, Dad, I know your private life is quite messy.”
Fang Tiancheng stood up and walked to the window with his back turned, and started smoking again.
Fang Yuzhe stopped talking. Those painful words spoken with a smile left deep internal wounds.
“I didn’t sleep well last night. I’ll go rest in my room. I might come back to stay more often recently. Promise me to keep it a secret and definitely don’t tell Yu Luo!”
…
Fang Yuzhe didn’t come home for two consecutive nights, so Xia Yuluo came to the villa herself.
“Is something wrong at home?” she asked worriedly.
“Nothing. My dad wants me to stay and keep him company. You’re not scared living alone, are you?”
“I’m not scared. But I want to be with you.”
Fang Yuzhe’s gaze shifted slightly, continuing to evade: “My dad hasn’t been feeling well recently. I’ll be back in a few days.”
Yuluo nodded, “Okay, then I’ll come see you.”
“Don’t keep coming to see me. My dad will get annoyed watching us being lovey-dovey!”
The Same Old Trick
Fang Yuzhe didn’t come home for several days, and he didn’t call Xia Yuluo much. Yuluo didn’t know what was happening in his family. Afraid of making him anxious and affecting his condition, she couldn’t help but keep looking for him.
