813 Fight alone
Perhaps because of the towering skyscrapers, the sky in New York always seems very close to the ground. It seems that as long as you stretch out your hand, stand on tiptoes, work harder, and work harder, you can touch the layers of clouds, which are so oppressive. It's breathless. The Mount Sinai Hospital in front of you is like this, shrouded in a shrouding fog, as if the sky may collapse at any time and crush this place into pieces..
The white corridor seemed deep and far away, as if it would never end. As I walked, my steps began to become timid involuntarily. In the distance, you could see Ellie's figure sitting on the bench. He leaned weakly on the wall, hugging his shoulders tightly. His thin shoulders could hardly withstand the cold in the hospital, and they shivered slightly, revealing a sense of confusion and helplessness..
In a daze, Renly seemed to see Ding Yanan. The illusion made him pause slightly..
The next second, Ellie caught the movement in the corridor with her peripheral vision. She raised her head with surprise in her eyes and blurted out, "Renly.".”
The illusion shattered, Renly continued to move forward and said hello, "Ellie.”
Ellie stood up, opened her arms, and gave Renly a big hug, "I'm sorry, thank you. I mean, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. I really don't know what to do, you are really here. Jesus Christ , Thank you, thank you. I know, I shouldn't call you, I know, but...but..." In panic, Ellie was incoherent, and she didn't even know whether she should express gratitude or apology..
“Ellie, Ellie." Renly's warm and soothing voice gently calmed Ellie's emotions, "Heather is my friend, and I am very happy to be able to help." Renly patted Ellie gently. Arms, expressing comfort, “Where’s Derek? How are you? Is Heather okay?？”
Ellie rubbed her aching temples and said, "Derek went out to smoke. Jesus Christ, he has been quitting smoking for more than ten years." He muttered a complaint, but then closed his eyes and cut off the messy thoughts. , back on topic, “We’re fine, Heather……”
Speaking of this, Ellie's voice choked up slightly for a moment, "Heather passed the critical period. The doctor said that she should have woken up 48 hours ago, but she didn't. We don't know what happened, doctor It’s just that she doesn’t want to wake up. God, why doesn’t she want to wake up?” Ellie’s right hand covering her mouth began to tremble violently, and she couldn’t control it at all, “I want her to wake up, I want my baby wake up.”
Renly took out the handkerchief from his coat pocket, handed it over, and whispered, "Ellie, Heather will wake up. Have you forgotten? She is the strongest and bravest in the Cross family." These are Ellie's own words. As a bystander, watching Heather go through rehabilitation and pain again and again, she always praises her daughter with pride and pride..
Ellie nodded repeatedly, but was choked up and speechless..
After watching Ellie wipe away her tears, Renly then asked, "What's going on? Didn't you say that Heather's recovery is very good? The results of rehabilitation are also positive.？”
Ellie shrugged her shoulders, her face showing helplessness, "The doctor said that the condition suddenly worsened, not the function of the limbs, but the ability to swallow and speak. The entire throat-related system was attacked, and breathing began to become difficult. .They have no way to stop it. Even rehabilitation has a very limited effect. Then, then……”
I couldn't continue the next words, and was cut off abruptly again. A mouthful of thick phlegm, and then things came to what they are now..
“The condition worsened so fast, in just three weeks, it was even worse than the cumulative situation in the past three years." Ellie's eyes were so blank that she couldn't seem to find focus. "A few days ago, she was still preparing. During the audition for 'American Idol', she was unwilling to give up even if her condition worsened. She said that she wanted to stand on that stage. She really wanted to stand on that stage, but……”
But, I just missed it.
“There will be another time. There will be another chance in September this year." Renly said with a smile. Ellie suddenly raised her head, her eyes bursting with hope, "Really?？”
The bitterness on the tip of his tongue rose again, and Renly bit the tip of his tongue, "Ellie, we must believe in Heather. This is the only way." If even they lost confidence, how could Heather persist?？
Ellie nodded vigorously, clenched her fists, straightened her waist, and said firmly, "I believe Heather. She is always the one who refuses to give up. She still has dreams that have not been realized, and she will get better. she will.”
Renly couldn't help but avert his eyes. Ellie's hope was rekindled. Is this cruelty or kindness? He couldn't tell, but he knew that he believed in Heather. He believed that the stubborn and stubborn girl could definitely stand up again and refused to bow to fate and surrender to death..
“Ellie, can I go in and see Heather? "Renly pointed to the ward behind him and asked politely..
“Of course." Ellie wiped away the tears on her cheeks in a panic, "The two little guys are accompanying her inside. The doctor said that Heather can hear us, and we need to communicate with her to make her strong and let her She's willing to wake up. So, those two little guys are telling Heather a story.”
Renly walked forward and through the glass window of the ward, he saw the two little figures of Anne Silliman and Alex Rich, sitting side by side, dancing and gesticulating, telling stories; Pushing open the door, the clear and translucent voice came over, "...little rabbit just woke up.".”
“No, no, the little rabbit continued to sleep. It was the tortoise that was walking faster and faster. The little rabbit didn't wake up so quickly..”
“But, if the little rabbit doesn't wake up, she will lose..”
“Right, so the little rabbit loses. You little idiot, this story is about the little rabbit losing..”
“Why, I don't like it. I still like the little rabbit, and I hope the little rabbit can win the competition." Annie's pink mouth curled up, almost enough to hang an oil lamp, and she murmured, and then she suddenly became happy. Standing up, his whole face bloomed like a sunflower, "Renly! you are back！”
Anne jumped off the stool, ran all the way, and rushed into Renly's arms. Renly immediately squatted down, and Anne hugged Renly's neck tightly, her little face pressed against Renly's. Neck, whispering, "Renly, Heather is sleeping. She is really lazy and doesn't want to wake up. Anita said, Heather is like sleeping beauty, waiting for us to wake her up. Yeah. So, Alex and I are telling her stories.”
“Hee hee, hee hee." Alex was still sitting on the chair, seeming a little shy. Then when he saw Renly waving, he jumped down and stumbled into the crook of Renly's left arm..
Renly patted Alex's head gently, "What about you? Are you okay? Do you still need to come back to the hospital?？”
“Need not! I'm so strong now! I'm stronger than everyone in the class, except... except for Edward and Henry." Alex also boasted, his eyes full of expectation, looking at Renly, he seemed a little uneasy..
Then, Renly nodded heavily, "I knew Alex was the strongest, even stronger than Captain America." Alex's young face suddenly brightened up, and he raised his chin triumphantly. , pursed his lips and said nothing, but his eyes revealed his inner joy..
“You two are tired of telling stories. Next, let me tell Heather a story. How about you take a break for a while? "Renly looked around at the two little guys and respectfully asked for their opinions. After receiving their approval, he watched them leave the ward..
The room became quiet again, with only Renly and Heather left..
He came to the edge of the hospital bed and sat down. Looking at the quiet and peaceful Heather, she seemed to be like a sleeping beauty, with crystal clear skin and thick and long eyelashes, waiting for the prince to wake her up. The corners of Renly's mouth couldn't help but smile slightly. She raised her eyebrows and said, "Heather, for Sleeping Beauty, has your hair not been washed or combed for too long? I think the prince would be scared away if he came over..”
It was a boring and clumsy joke, but Heather did not roll her eyes or complain directly, and still fell asleep quietly..
Renly couldn't help but fell silent. He seemed to have a lot to say, but he didn't seem to know where to start..
“‘American Idol's auditions start tomorrow. Are you not going to participate? Do you regret it? Or do you feel that you don’t have the confidence to sing my songs well? I think it's definitely the latter. If you ask me for my opinion, I suggest you give up the guitar. Your guitar is really terrible. Just sing a cappella. The singing voice is more important..”
……
“I won an award in Berlin. I told you a long time ago that I am an actor, not a singer. Look, I am still more suitable for acting. Even Berlin recognized it. However, I don’t think you will like it. That work, at least, is not as good as 'Love Is Crazy'. My personal suggestion is, if you meet a boy you like in the future, you'd better not take him to watch 'Love Is Crazy'. I don't think this is a good idea. .Even if you like this work very much.”
……
“The Grammy Awards will be held this weekend. I originally planned to attend and join in the fun. But now it seems that you are not very interested. Maybe I shouldn’t attend. I might as well make a cup of coffee at home and read Where is a book.”
……
Talking to herself, she never got a response. Heather was really unaccustomed to this. She just lay there quietly, with no response, no movement, and even her breathing was almost inaudible..
“This is not the Heather I know." Renly twitched the corner of his mouth and said jokingly, "The Heather I know is a warrior who keeps fighting and struggling and never gives up; I The Heather I know, she is a warrior, she is braver than any of us, so much so that it makes me feel so small. But, what about you? You just... lie there, accept it all with peace of mind, and give up resistance？”
“No, you're not Heather Cross. You're a coward.”
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