Ever since I started working again, I my spirit returning a little. Most importantly, finally had a salary. had miraculously me a month’s base pay yesterday. 20,000 dollars was already huge me. I did not I got a month’s pay for just three days work. would not care about such small amount of money anyway. I immediately ten thousand dollars to Emma. It been of work for her to bring healthy meals for two people every day. Although her was low, having to take care of both her grandmother and me really too much. Sadly, she did not accept the money. came to the hospital to scold me. “What am I? A beggar? You think just the food by the great Ms. Carter? Don’t transfer me anything less ten or 20 million. ” I held my bowl smiling at her. “Emma, went back work and paid. ” “What you grinning body hasn’t recovered yet. Hurry up and eat, you’re annoying. ” She put two pieces oysters on my plate. She then away to wipe her tears in secret. I the oysters in big bites tears welling in my eyes. such a waste of oysters with how bad cooking were. After eating our fill, we started chatting. she found out I was taking on design work again, her eyes full of worry. “Wouldn’t or worrying worsen your You rest well. Leonard—” the mention of Leonard, we both stopped talking. This man was a taboo in my life, yet was unavoidable. I waved my hand dismissively. “Work and money me happy. better than lying in bed. “You know, this the only talent of an underachiever me. Maybe one day be gone, I designed will be standing. ” “Hey, stop! What nonsense are you talking about?” was upset. After I watched her getting agitated a moment, she finally relaxed. “You need nutrition. You’ll have better system fatter. “You eat more oysters. I’ll bring you from on. Remember to buy some when you go back home too. ” nodded silently, but was secretly calculating how much money that would be. Oysters expensive. For protein, eggs were cost-effective. I had salary now, so food should not be a worry. Perhaps was because my mood improved, but my had going well. being discharged, I had even successfully revised the design. Jean ran to the excitedly. “Eva, you’re amazing. The proposal passed on the first try. You no idea how much the design department had been with for kept rejected. “Now, everyone’s waiting for you to come back and lead us. You have to get better quickly. ” She chattered about everyone missed me, but I might not be true. My presence in the design was a disaster everyone there. Leonard sometimes really could not and matters. He was always oppressing the design department because of me. Otherwise, I not left so decisively. really did not want to down because of me again. But now, things were different. I had to focus on staying alive first before things. “It’s there’s problem with Dawnstar Corporation. This is a big project. ” I had already the commission. should be enough half a year’s medication. The thought made my mood improve more. I had an extra half to live. “But they meet you immediately to have a discussion…” Upon Jean’s face, I finally understood why rushed right after work. I proposed the design, so I indeed the one talking to them. Others did not understand the project, which might make things worse. After calculating the I told her to arrange a meeting with at the company in three days. Though three days not much difference for the it crucial for me. I to and rest at bit. Thinking about how I had not seen for a long time, I realized that I really him. The nurse showed me the examination again before I slept that night. My was indeed good. It seemed I had really come back to life. However, Leonard’s call disturbed my sweet dream the hours of the morning. Even though the phone was to the sound was still frightening. the and went to the corner of the corridor to answer call. why the meeting with Dawnstar Corporation scheduled for three days later? Don’t you know how important project is? hard is you immediately? What are you being so pretentious about? Do you think company can’t function without you?” Leonard’s barrage of criticism, I could only laugh coldly inside. He knew this project was important. Yet, he would not even their calls? I put the phone the windowsill and looked out at the night. It was chilly around the hospital. Although there were lights turned here and there, it felt desolate. He finally realized had not said a word after a minute. “Eva, are you even “Are still in Sheffold?” I asked without emotion. He paused. Then, I Lily’s cheerful voice. “Leo, look! I caught a little crab. ” I eyes to look phone. So they beachcombing midnight.