“You’re back now. Why bring this up now?” She sensitively sensed something was off.
“Remember, you promised to take good care of yourself, okay?” His deep gaze fixed intently on her.
“If I take care of myself, will you then stop caring about me?” She asked sharply, staring directly at him, almost accusatorily, not allowing him to let go easily.
If she entrusted herself to him, making him bear the responsibility, would he not leave her so easily again?
“Forgive me, it’s not that I don’t want to, but I’m powerless…” He bitterly smiled, his eyes filled with deep affection and helplessness.
What are you talking about?” she didn’t understand, looking at him strangely.
Why was he saying things unrelated to her question? And it seemed these words had other meanings behind them?
“Don’t mind what I’m saying, just remember what you promised me.” His sorrowful eyes were tugging at her heart.
“What about you? Do you remember what you promised me?”
“Sorry, I can’t remember anymore…” He kept stepping back, retreating from the circle of light into the darkness.
Yi An anxiously stepped forward, reaching out to grab him, but couldn’t reach him. Before she could get angry, she was overwhelmed by sudden panic.
“Tian Lang, where are you going?” she asked in shock.
“Remember to take good care of yourself…” His pace of disappearing accelerated, his face and figure gradually vanishing before her eyes.
“Don’t go, don’t leave…”
She rushed forward to chase him, the light source disappeared, and she fell back into endless darkness, surrounded only by desperate cries.
“Tian Lang, don’t go, don’t abandon me…”
Her violent movements and extreme panic caused Yi An to suddenly wake up. She sat up abruptly, looking around bewildered, realizing she was still in the hospital.
“Just a dream!” Cold sweat covered her, her chest rising and falling rapidly with her breathing, her eyes still tearful.
Was this a dream born of her daily thoughts, or did Tian Lang deliberately come to her in a dream?
What was the meaning of this dream?
He repeatedly emphasized that she should take care of herself – was he sensing her inability to bear the pain of separation, and thus unable to rest assured?
Heavens! They loved each other so deeply, why did fate cruelly tear them apart?
Thinking of his deep love, she covered her face and cried brokenly.
Recalling their farewell at the airport, his every word seemed like a dream repeatedly reminding her of promises, as if foretelling an ominous sign – how could she not have been alert?
This soul’s entry into her dream was also to tell her to be strong, right?
Her cold body slowly felt warmth, her broken heart seemingly reassembling piece by piece. Though filled with cracks and gaps, it had returned to its original form. It was as if a courage was being infused into her, giving her the strength to face everything.
Yes, she needed to be strong. She was no longer alone – she was carrying a new life in her belly.
The child was surely a gift from Tian Lang, because he knew he couldn’t be with her, so he granted her a child to accompany her…
Though Wei Tian Lang would no longer exist in this world, at least his life would continue through a child who shared his blood.
Knowing she had his love as her backing, she would become braver. For this child, she would carefully take care of herself.
“Tian Lang, rest assured, you’ll always be in my heart.” Gently stroking her lower abdomen, even with tears streaming down her face, the corners of her mouth slightly lifted.
She would allow herself to cry thoroughly. After this cry, she would use her greatest willpower to walk out of the sad mist and live on, carrying his share of life as well.
The most perfect medical care still requires the patient’s cooperation. After Yi An recovered her will to live, her physical recovery accelerated, and she was discharged home to recuperate after a few days.
Wei Fang Ya Lan instructed the chef to prepare many delicate and nutritious supplements, both to help Yi An recover her weakened body and to ensure the child in her belly received full nutrition.
Yi An felt Wei Fang Ya Lan’s attitude had completely changed. She even felt overwhelmed by the kindness, and this gentle treatment brought her a slight comfort. After all, she had made many efforts before, hoping to be accepted.
But it was all too late. Tian Lang was gone – what use were these changes now?
Tian Lang was her only connection to this place. Without him, she shouldn’t stay here!
She wanted to go home, to her own home, where her parents who loved her unconditionally lived. Her wounded self needed familial comfort.
“Come back, Mom and Dad will take care of you.” This simple sentence, with a light sigh and deep emotion, made Yi An cry like rain again.
After ending the phone call with her mountain-dwelling parents, Luo Yi An went to find Wei Fang Ya Lan to tell her her decision.
“You’re leaving?!” Upon hearing her mention leaving, Wei Fang Ya Lan was shocked, asking urgently without thinking: “Why?”
She had stayed despite not being welcomed initially, and now that she was accepted, she wanted to leave?
“Tian Lang is gone. I have no reason to stay.” She lowered her head despondently.
Wei Fang Ya Lan was stunned, speechless.
A simple reason, but a powerful one.
“But you’re carrying Tian Lang’s child!” This was their only connection, unbreakable and inseparable.
“Don’t worry, I won’t use the child to claim anything. If necessary, I’ll sign any guarantee you want…” She spoke calmly, having anticipated potential concerns.
“No.” Wei Fang Ya Lan cut her off. “That’s not what I’m worried about.”
It seemed her previous misunderstandings had truly hurt her, that even now she felt compelled to clarify, which made Wei Fang Ya Lan feel quite guilty.
“Then you have nothing to worry about. I’ll definitely give birth to him well. Whenever I have time, I’ll bring the child to see you. After all, you’re the child’s biological grandmother.”
Yi An offered a faint smile, her face showing a calm serenity tempered by heart-wrenching emotional experiences.
Wei Fang Ya Lan’s nose grew sour, unable to speak.
If she were a bit more selfish, she would have demanded custody of the child to preserve the Wei family’s bloodline; however, having witnessed Tian Lang’s sincere love for An and the heartbreaking sorrow, she couldn’t bear to take away the only memento he had left her.
“Since you say I’m the child’s biological grandmother, how could you have no reason to stay?” Wei Fang Yalan actively reached out to hold An’s hand, pulling her to sit beside her. “You are the woman my son loved most, the mother who will bear the Wei family’s bloodline, so you are also part of the Wei family.”
Keeping her was the best solution.
Besides her pregnancy, she now genuinely liked An and was willing to take good care of her for her son.
Unexpectedly hearing these words from Wei Fang Yalan, An was deeply moved, tears suddenly welling up in her eyes, wavering in her decision.
Was her acceptance bought at the cost of Tian Lang’s life?
If that were truly the case, the price would be too high! She would rather be rejected by Wei Fang Yalan for life than lose him!
“Mother-in-law, thank you for accepting me,” she cried and smiled.
“Stay and keep me company in Tian Lang’s place, okay?” She couldn’t help but lower her stance, softly requesting. If the person her son loved accompanied her, it would be as if her son hadn’t completely left…
An looked at her, her heart suddenly filled with countless emotions.
Wealthy beyond measure, with abundant resources, yet having lost her husband and son, she could only be alone, engulfed by loneliness. No matter how rich, she would feel empty; no matter how strong, she would have moments of vulnerability.
