Chapter 7 " Sixth Farewell . " March 19 , 2024 . Suddenly , I can stand up again . My body has improved so much , and Carolyn is over the moon . But when I catch the doctor's hesitant expression , I know what it means - it's just the last flicker before the flame goes out . I roll up my sleeve . My arm is covered in bruises and purple marks , crisscrossed with needle scars . " Carol , look at me . I'm about to turn into a pincushion . It hurts so much . " She snorts , " Now you're complaining ? Last night you were full of energy , staying up late to snag those tickets . " I pouted , " It's my ex's first big interview since his company rose . Of course , I had to go support him . " It's been ages . I just want to see what his business looks like now . " Carolyn's playful smile fades , replaced by a serious look . After a moment , she pokes me . " Back then , you broke up with him because his company had just started , and you didn't want to drag him down . If he still loves you now , would you ask him for help ? " " No way ! " I shoot back , firm and unwavering . " But his company's worth millions now . Helping pay for your treatment would be nothing to him . " " That doesn't matter ! I won't go to him , and you're not allowed to either ! " " But ... " 0.00 % 21:14 Chapter 7 " No buts ! " I cut her off , pulling my sleeve down to hide the ugly marks . " I'm fine now . He and 1 - our paths split a long time ago . In his eyes , I'm the villain who abandoned him when he was at his lowest . " If , someday ... Anyway , if hating me helps him be happier , then let him hate me . Loving me ... loving me would only bring him pain . " Seeing the tears welling in Carolyn's eyes , I quickly grab her hand and tease , " Come on , we've seen enough water at the aquarium today . No need for you to add more . " Don't worry , a little cancer can't beat me ! " We still have videos to film - right up to the day I'm healed . Then we'll go live and sell stuff together , make a fortune ! " By then , Raymond , Desmond - none of them will be good enough for me ! " My over - the - top antics finally coax a laugh out of Carolyn , her tears vanishing . Seeing her smile , I feel relieved too . " Let's go ! We finally made it out today , so let's not waste any more time . The aquarium's going to close soon ... " Ah ! " " I turn to talk to Carolyn while walking backward , and suddenly bump right into someone's chest . Without looking up , I bow and apologize . Over my head , I hear a cold , familiar chuckle . I snap my head up , and when I see his face , I stumble back in shock . Carolyn recognizes him , too . " Raymond ? " It's been more than a year , but success looks good on him - Raymond seems like a different person now . Still , after all these years , we recognize each other instantly . 37.57 % 21:14 Chapter 7 288 Vouchers " Evelyn ? " His striking eyes sweep over me from head to toe . When he sees how worn out I look , his face first registers surprise , then shifts to a mocking smirk as something clicks . He opens his mouth to say something , but I react first - spinning around and bolting away . Carolyn chases after me , phone in hand , filming our frantic escape . Our ragged breaths and the rush of wind fill the air . The shaky footage shows just how fast we're running . Through the howl of the wind , I can barely make out Raymond shouting my name . " Evelyn ! Am I really that unbearable to you ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!