Chapter 11 " Ninth Farewell . " March 30 , 2024 . I sat on the edge of a field , phone in hand . " Evelyn ! " Carolyn suddenly appeared , out of breath . " It's already dark out . What are you doing out here all alone ? " I turned to the camera and managed a bleak smile . " Carol , I've made up my mind . When I'm gone , I want you to bury me right here . " She froze . " Stop talking nonsense . You're not going anywhere ! " She reached out to pull me up , but when she saw the blood staining my shirt , her voice trembled . " You're coughing up blood again , aren't you ? " Noticing how worried she was , I waved her off with a smile . " It's fine . I'm used to it by now . " Carolyn knelt in front of me , her voice gentle and coaxing . " Let's go home and get you changed , okay ? Then I'll take you to the hospital for a checkup . " " Hospital ? Why would I need to go to the hospital ? " My confusion was genuine , not an act . Carolyn stared at me in shock , unable to believe what she was hearing . It took me a while to catch up . The side effects of chemo were getting worse - I forgot things all the time now . " It's nothing . I just felt a little stuffy and wanted some fresh air . Don't worry about me . " She sat down beside me , her voice soft . " If you wanted to go for a walk , why didn't you ask me to come with you ? Are you feeling bad now ? " I shook my head , smiling . " Lately , even coughing up blood doesn't hurt anymore . Sometimes 0.00 % 21:15 Chapter 11 288 Vouchers I feel just like a normal person . Maybe I'm almost ... " " Don't say it ! " Carolyn cut me off quickly , sensing where I was headed . " Come on , I'm taking you to the hospital ! " The video ended there . When it started again , I was alone in front of the camera . I looked like nothing but skin and bones . " Hey . I'm recording this secretly . There are things I want to say to her , but I can't bring myself to say them yet . She's already cried for me too many times . " Carol , I know you always blame yourself . You wish you'd noticed my illness sooner , wish you'd taken me to the doctor in time . " You even feel guilty for helping me keep it from Raymond , for spending all your money on my treatments until there was nothing left . " But I just want to say thank you . " Thank you for respecting my wishes . " To me , you're just as important as Raymond . You're both my family , my dearest people . " When I'm gone , you have to be happy , okay ? That way , I can move on in peace . "Promise me you'll find happiness , my friend ... " I sighed , sniffling hard , trying to hold back tears that wouldn't listen . I wiped my eyes , but the tears only kept coming . " People are so strange , aren't they ? We come into this world alone , and we leave it just as alone . " Do you think there's really such a thing as reincarnation ? If there is , do we get to pick our own story next time ? " Honestly ... these years have been so hard . If there's a next life , can I please not be so tired . again ... " After a moment , I managed a smile . 40.92 % 21:15 Chapter 11 288 Vouchers " But if I hadn't been abandoned as a kid , I never would've met my love and my friends at the orphanage . Thinking about it that way , maybe it's not so bad . " But what will happen to Carol when I'm gone ... " At that thought , I broke down , sobbing so hard I could barely speak . I tried to keep my voice down , afraid of waking Carolyn in the next room . " That's enough for tonight . If I cry any more , my eyes will be so swollen tomorrow that Carol will just worry again . " I waved goodbye to the camera . " I love you , Carol . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!