Chapter 9 Hearing the whole story , I felt a certain satisfaction . She had caused the death of Luna Ellen , my child , and two innocent patients . to make up for it Four lives . Even if she died a thousand times , it wouldn't be enough to I didn't let this consume me for too long , though . I refocused my energy on furthering my medical studies But , as the saying goes , " Man plans , but fate laughs . " Half a year had passed since I last saw Adam , and then he suddenly showed up . It was close to Christmas , and I was in the supermarket , shopping and discussing a small gathering with a few friends . He stood in the crowded supermarket , and the moment he saw me , his eyes lit up . As he hurried towards me , I didn't flee because I owed him nothing and I had done nothing wrong . I was not the one at fault . He stopped about a meter away , hesitating , not daring to come any closer In my memory , he had always been tall and imposing , but now he had lost weight . His face pale and weary , his whole presence lacked its former radiance . The eyes of a grown man seemed pitiful and wronged , like an abandoned puppy Others might have felt sorry for him , but I didn't . " Laura , Nikki told me you've been unwell and need rest . That's why I'm only coming now . You should be calm by now , right ? Come back to the park with me . " He said , cautiously testing the waters , I remained calm . " I'm going back to my country eventually , but it has nothing to do with you . If you don't want things to get ugly between us , then just sign the bond - breaking deal . " Adam furrowed jus brows . " Laura , it's been six months . Haven't you punished me enough ? " He stepped closer , reaching for me , but my friends immediately stepped in and pinned him to the ground , punching and kicking him . Adam froze for a moment . He looked at me in disbelief . " Laura , you had them attack me ? " Yes . The moment I saw whim , I had quietly told my friends that he was my enemy . Adam struggled with all his might , and one of my friends swung a punch at his stomach . But just before the punchy landed , Adam suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood My in friends froze in shock , not daring to act further . They exchanged nervous glances and then looked at me . We were all doctors , and the smell of blood couldn't be faked . I walked over to him , looking down at himn Adam's eyes brightened instantly as he looked at me . " Laura , it hurts so much … " I smiled faintly , lifting my leg to kick his stomach . " Adam , did you have a blood bag in your mouth ? Is this little show fun for The light in his eyes flickered out rapidly , his face contorting with pain and desolation you ? " Whiteout Survival Although my friends despised him , their duty as doctors kicked in . They crouched down to examine him . After a brief examination , they looked up with tense expressions . They said Adam most likely had severe liver problems . They pulled out their phones to call for an ambulance . I stopped them . Looking down at Adam , who was struggling for life on the ground , I spoke calmly . " Don't bother with him . This is just his act to make me feel sorry for him . Why else would he faint only in front of me ? " The words Adam once said to me now came back like boomerangs , each one striking him where it hurt the most . Adam coughed up more blood , forcing a bitter smile . " Sorry … I'm so sorry … " " At the time , you must have been in so much pain and felt helpless . I'm sorry , I didn't believe you back then . " The image of me lying on the ground , almost dying at the door of the consultation room , flashed in my mind . My eyes turned red , but I straightened my back . Without a second of hesitation , I strode past him . That night , Adam was rushed into pack hospital for emergency treatment . His liver cancer was in its final stages , and treatment was nearly pointless . He was left to rely on painkillers , living day by day . We were in the same city , but I never visited him . Two months later , the hospital sent me a notice of his critical condition . Since his only contact abroad was me , they called me . At the time , I was in class , and I didn't let the news disrupt my studies . I only made my way to the hospital after my evening course ended at eight . By the time ! arrived , Adam was barely conscious , his strength nearly gone . He opened his eyes and saw me sitting by his bed , struggling to hold my hand . With longing in his voice , he said , " Laura , I had a beautiful dream . In it , there was no Carla . Our child was born healthy , and we were a happy family of three . " " Laura , if there's a next life , I wouldn't choose Carla . I would love you properly . " I gently pulled his trail hand away . Looking down at him , I said coldly , " Maybe there is a next life , but you don't deserve it . In this life or the next , I never want to see you again . " " Go to hell. Go there and atone for the sins you committed against my child . " Adam's eyes froze , and finally , in utter despair , he closed them for good .