Chapter 17 At this moment , Lisa lay in a hospital a thousand miles away ; her body hadn't fully recovered when she left . During the journey , she kept bleeding from her lower body , fainting several times from severe anemia , forcing her to stop for hospitalization . On her third hospital day , she got a message from Jacob : the documents had been delivered to David , who seemed to have gone mad searching for her worldwide . Lisa felt nothing inside - no love or hate remained for David ; nothing he did could stir her emotions . " Thank you , Jacob . Don't update me about David anymore . " " Lisa , are you okay ? Let me know if you need anything . " イ Jacob's tone held a trace of hidden concern . Lisa curved her lips slightly . " I'm fine , thank you . If you're free , please visit my parents on Memorial Day . " Okay . " Jacob readily agreed . じくあ 14 " Lisa thanked him again and hung up . Lisa finally recovered fully , then bought tickets for every flight departing at the same time . 0.00 % 04 : 0203 Having grown up with David , she knew his intelligence and connections meant he'd eventually find her unless he stopped searching . This was her only way to delay being found . Lisa planned to keep traveling , but got stranded in a southwestern mountain . Halfway up stood a tiny village - breathtakingly beautiful yet desperately poor . Only elderly people and left - behind children lived there ; with no school , lucky kids got taken out by parents to study . Most roamed freely until their teens , then left to work . Lisa had stumbled here after getting lost - only basic utilities existed , no internet or entertainment . Families swapped homegrown grains and vegetables ; those with successful children helped feed others . On her first day , villagers welcomed Lisa warmly ; elders and kids adored her . 43 They marveled at her snacks and gadgets , children clustering to hear her explanations . A Everyone offered their best possessions to host her . She was stunned - such simplicity still existed in modern society . Lisa decided to stay temporarily ; daily birdsongs , insect chirps , blue skies and white clouds lifted her spirits . On her third day , a sudden downpour hit . 0.00 % 04.02 Barbara's house at the village entrance collapsed ; everyone rushed to rescue her . " Child , go take shelter - we'll handle this . " Brenda , who'd housed her , pushed Lisa toward safety . " Let me help - many hands make light work . " Pampered since childhood and spoiled by David for years , Lisa truly couldn't do anything . But now she frantically clawed at the mud , trying to save Barbara . The rain blurred her vision ; her head spun heavier until she collapsed unconscious . A When she woke , the rain had stopped . Brenda watched her with aching tenderness . " Child , you've burned with fever for three days . Our village isn't for you - return to the big city . " Seeing the concern and reluctance across Brenda's face , it suddenly dawned on Lisa what she needed to do . 0.00 % وترى Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!