303 Leaving (1/2)

Her daughter had become so thin in just over a month. Holding Rainy, she walked forwards continuously until she reached a garden outside. The sky, with warm sunlight, was unlike the dark, rainy weather a few days ago.

They had seen a sunny day, but would they still be able to see a tomorrow?

She sat down and settled Rainy in her arms so the sun shone on their bodies. She lowered her head and gently caressed her daughter's face with her fingers. A drop of tear fell on the child's pale little face.

”It's so warm, Mommy.” Rainy placed her little hands over her eyes. She had not seen such warm sunlight for a long time.

”Well, shall we sit for a longer while?” Xia Ruoxin hugged her tightly and asked softly.

”Okay.” Rainy nodded quietly, not looking too good. Her small hands tugged on her mother's shirt, no strength in her fingers.

”Mommy, Rainy is hungry,” Rainy said softly upon hearing her stomach grumble. She really wanted to eat something.

”Alright, Mommy will take you.” Xia Ruoxin picked her up and took her to the ward. When she walked in, the doctor was already standing there; and there was a needle in the nurse's hand. ”It's time for your injection, little one.”

Otherwise, her body would not be able to take it.

”Rainy, let's get an injection first, okay? When we're done, Mommy will bring you to your favorite cake.” Xia Ruoxin lowered her head, placing her forehead against her daughter's slightly cold one.

”Okay,” Rainy agreed obediently. Her small lips curled into a smile. ”Mommy, Rainy is not afraid of pain.”

The young piping voice made everyone present felt unbearable. It was not something an adult might be able to endure, let alone a child.

Xia Ruoxin laid her daughter on the bed. Rainy's hand shuffled around occasionally as if looking for something.

A doll was placed in her arms, and she closed her eyes, satisfied. Xia Ruoxin positioned the doll before standing aside.

A thin needle pierced into the back of Rainy's small hands.

She continued to close her eyes quietly and placed the doll in front of her.

It did not hurt; it really did not hurt. As long as she had the doll and her Mommy. Xia Ruoxin's heart ached immensely. She didn't want to see her daughter in pain anymore. She was suffering in pain living like this.

However, she really couldn't bear her gone so allow her to be a little selfish, please. At least she could still hear Rainy call her 'Mommy'. She could still touch her little body and feel her breath.

She walked out and stood outside and then ran emphatically outside. She did not forget her promise to get her favorite cake.

Inside the cake shop, she picked up the piece of cake cautiously. The patissier remembered her, and, hence, gave her an extra strawberry. ”For your daughter.” The patissier smiled. ”Your daughter is very lovely. I remember her from just a glance.”

”Thank you,” Xia Ruoxin bowed to him and walked out, but her legs felt as heavy as lead. She held the cake carefully in her hands, but a car sped past her.

It made her skirt flutter against her legs, revealing a pair of legs that still had obvious abrasions.