Leonard still did not come back home that night. He was accompanying Lily. company group chat buzzing with gossip discussions of them. is way too cautious, he? It’s a wound, but had to her to the hospital. ” “It’s his precious darling, alright? Mr. Harmon worried sick. ” “Did come to the office just to catch the mistress?” “I heard that Mrs. was only asking for 100 thousand dollars. so pitiful her. I checked and found out that Lily’s necklace costs 190 thousand dollars. ” I quietly the app. A mocking smile on my face. How laughable it president’s wife. After being woken up by the noise, I could not fall asleep. I then my things. This was my first being hospitalized for surgery, so I my items with ease. Everything that was used at home top quality. Leonard was particular about his lifestyle. The bed sheets, the tissues were most expensive brands. I did not hold back I stuffed of them into my suitcase. Hospital items were ridiculously expensive, and I could not afford a cent. Although now had thousand dollars, what if something unexpected happened surgery? I might have to use the money any or urgent situations at the hospitals, it was to be prepared. There were only few of jewelry that I could wear anytime. Standing in front of the jewelry cabinet, I gave up when saw the electronic lock. If I smashed now, I might even lose my chance to have the surgery. In the end, I only found pair of gold earrings and a pitifully small diamond ring little box. Leonard said that this was the engagement ring had then. He did not have much money at that time. It must have taken him a long while to save up to buy the ring. As I carefully put the ring my finger, I felt a little sentimental. The value of this ring would as soon as was purchased. It probably would not be worth much if sold, especially how crudely it made. But it than having nothing at all. It might save my life critical moments. After preparing I was planning where to hire an affordable but caregiver when broke. Patrick me excitedly. already spoken the inpatient department. You right now to do the paperwork. “You can pay a deposit first. reserved a double for you, so can hire a together with patient to you. ” Patrick about my situation, so he of every to help save some money. I him my out the door. As if sensing I was Buddy neighbor’s house. The opened her door, ran immediately. He whined as he circled me. I crouched down. Holding back tears, I hugged his head. good and to Ms. Mommy will be back You to stay well. ” He had to stay well even if could not make back here. Agatha looked at me hesitantly as if she to say something. ” Then, she went into her house and returned with a lucky charm. “I went to the day got this for you. Stay well, okay?” Looking at cheap lucky charm with a misspelled character, I nodded with smile. Agatha a person, so Buddy would be fine living with her. Clutching the lucky charm, turned and entered the elevator. If I asked for a could I perhaps have a longer life even just for a bit? With I managed to settle the hospital procedures quickly. Thinking about tomorrow’s surgery, I felt more at ease I on the hospital bed. I seemed to have had another dream. I dreamed of waiting for Leonard the school gate after he work every day. would buy me the little egg that I “loved” so much. The truth was that egg tarts tasted horrible and were of artificial flavoring. But they cheap at just dollar each. Every time he saw me eating the egg tarts with satisfaction, would smile so happily. He looked truly handsome. Upon hearing the familiar ringtone, I answered the phone instinctively. “Leonard, I want the egg tarts today. Make sure you get in line early, alright?” The person on the end was stunned for a moment. He “Okay. Wait for me. I rolled over and back asleep. I actually had a sweet dream today. When I woke up next day, I felt refreshed. Even the young joked that I looked energized that it surely a sign the surgery would be successful. However, looked at with a serious expression. “It’s one thing for you here alone for the check-ups, but you’re having surgery today. any family members We need someone to sign the papers. ” Lowering my head, I a little frustrated. did not have any family left from Leonard. When Patrick saw my expression, he sighed and me to think it over because the surgery would be happening soon. Anxious, I my phone and felt inexplicably uneasy. Would something wrong this time? The phone rang again. It was a call from Leonard. almost instinctively, my tone was excited. “Leonard!” “Eva, are you with me? Didn’t you say you egg tarts? the hell did you his impatient voice came through, I was at a loss for words. So it was a dream yesterday. Leonard really did call me and even bought me tarts. Tears instantly eyes. Remembering Patrick’s choked up as I I’m now…” “Leonard, these egg so delicious. No wonder you insisted on bringing me to up I heard voice on the other end the line, I instinctively hung up. had brought her home. I put on my and into Patrick’s office. Price, I’ll sign the papers myself.