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I followed him out and found him covering his face, crying.
I never expected he would be so heartbroken for me.
I went over and hugged him.
“Death is a normal thing. Don’t waste your tears on me.”
“Dr. Sean, I know you’re a good person. Please, I’m begging you. You must take care of my sister.”
My condition started worsen.
I couldn’t get out of bed
danymore and could only lie there with tubes attached to me all day.
I struggled to open my phone and take a look.
On the streaming platform, there wer
still many insults directed at me.
Meanwhile, Tiffany’s account was thriving.
My brother and Lucas were even commenting on her posts.
[Tiffany is so amazing!]
[Tiffany, we’ll always be your strong support.]
Seeing this, my stomach began to ache.
I knew long ago that they no longer belonged to me.
Why did I still feel sad?
I shouldn’t be sad!
Ruby, you’re the undefeatable Piggy!
At the same time, Tiffany was still flaunting to me how happy she was.
She knew how serious my illness was and that I was going to die..
After I died, my family would completely belong to her.
It’s okay. I don’t care anymore.
Just then, it suddenly started snowing heavily outside.
Dr. Sean came in and gave me a bouquet of chamomile flowers.
He knew I couldn’t speak, so he whispered in my ear: “Ruby, this is for you.”
“It represents strength.”
“The Lunar New Year is coming soon. Hang in there a little longer, okay? I’ll take you to see the Northern Lights then.”
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He even knew about my dream.
I had once posted that I wanted to see the Northern Lights in my lifetime.
But I won’t live to see that day.
I nodded with effort. Even if I couldn’t see the Northern Lights, I hoped I could live until the New Year.
But my condition became even more serious.
I started coughing up blood frequently and losing consciousness often.
My body had wasted away to skin and bones.
During this time, my brother, mom, and Lucas never came to see me again.
Because they all thought I was faking it.
But thankfully, I managed to hold on until New Year’s Day.
Early in the morning, Dr. Sean stuffed a red envelope into my hand.
“In the new year, Piggy needs to stay healthy.”
I smiled and struggled to type on my phone.
[Dr. Sean, can you remove the tubes for me?]
[I want to speak.]
He was reluctant to remove them and shook his head with red eyes.
But I kept begging him, so he finally did it.
After they were removed, I breathed in fresh air.
The first thing I did was give Dr. Sean a safety amulet.
“Dr. Sean, thank you for taking care of me all this time. This is for you. I hope you’ll always be safe and sound.”
I had asked a nurse to buy this for me earlier.
I wanted to give it to Dr. Sean.
A tear fell from his eye and landed on my arm.
“You need it too.”
“Ruby, hang on a little longer. I’ll take you to see the Northern Lights.”
I shook my head and refused.
“I won’t go. My body can’t handle it anymore.”
The sound of firecrackers and children’s laughter could be heard outside.
I suddenly thought of Chloe and opened my phone to send her a big red envelope.
Then I cleared my throat and sent her a voice message.
“Chloe, happy new year. Take care in the future!”
Dr. Sean suddenly hugged me.
3:24 PM
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“Don’t say things like that. It makes people feel awful.”
But I should have died long ago.
Suddenly, I coughed up a mouthful of blood, staining Dr. Sean’s white coat red.
I had a feeling I was about to die.
It turns out people really do have a premonition before they die.
He panicked and wanted to save me, but I refused.”
I said softly: “I’ve made it through the hardest year. I’m content.”
“Dr. Sean, can you do me a favor?”
I asked him to set up my phone and start a livestream.
During this time when I was being cursed at,
Many viewers rushed in to insult me. T
t gone online.
But there were still some who asked: [Why are you so thin
[It must be. She’s best at pretending to be pitiful.]
I smiled at the camera.
“I’m about to die.”
Then I pulled off my wig.
Unexpectedly, I coughed up another mouthful of fresh blood.
Is that makeup?]
My whole body shook in pain, and my face turned deathly pale.
“I’m not pretending. I’m really dying.”
“You never believed me before, so I wanted to let you see if I’m really faking it or not.”
Soon, the viewer count skyrocketed.
[Oh my god, it seems real.]
[No way, is she really going to die?]
[I’ll believe it when you die right in front of me.]
I saw that last comment and wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth.
“Okay, I’ll die for you to see right now.”
I was in so much pain that my nails dug into my palms. I lay on the bed shaking.
Dr. Sean rushed over to try to save me.
“Ruby, wake up. Look at me, please?”
My consciousness was fading. I could only see the urgency on his face.
I wanted to speak, but I couldn’t say a word
The snow outside was falling heavily.
3:24 PM M
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My dad once told me:
“Our Ruby was born on a snowy day, right on New Year’s. She’s blessed.”
I came on that day, and now I’m leaving on that day.
In my final moment, I struggled to grasp Dr. Sean’s hand.”
“In the next life… I want to date you.”
After saying that, my hand fell heavily.
