bestfiction Chapter 18 The child is gone
Chapter 18 The child is gone
And so time slipped away, month after month.
However, no news of Xie Shiyun ever came. It was as if she had completely vanished from the world, leaving no trace.
The person who suffered the most pain and torment was Fu Shiyue.
On countless quiet, deserted nights, when the moonlight spilled like water onto his window, he would involuntarily fall into deep thought. And in this endless sea of thoughts, one face was always clearly visible—that of Xie Shiyun.
Her beauty shone like the brightest star in the night sky, deeply etched in his heart. Whenever he recalled the moments he spent with her, an indescribable surge of emotion welled up within him.
As night falls, the city's hustle and bustle is gradually swallowed up by the darkness, but the bars remain brightly lit and bustling with people.
Fu Shiyue sat alone at the bar, tilting his head back slightly and downing his glass in one gulp. The spicy liquid slid down his throat, bringing a burning sensation. Fu Shiyue couldn't help but laugh self-deprecatingly: "You'll leave me even when you die..."
His voice was low and tinged with sorrow, as if those words had echoed countless times in his heart. The dim, hazy lights of the bar illuminated Fu Shiyue's tired yet handsome face. His eyes revealed a deep sense of helplessness and despair, as if all hope had been shattered.
Memories flooded back, and Fu Shiyue recalled the beautiful times he had spent with her. Those sweet moments had now become sharp blades piercing his heart, making it impossible for him to let go. Her departure was like a nightmare, still lingering in his mind.
Fu Shiyue stared silently at the empty wine glass in his hand, his thoughts drifting away. He began to doubt whether he truly understood her, whether he had given her the happiness she desired. Perhaps, all along, he had only presumptuously loved her, never truly entering her inner world.
However, it was all too late now. She chose to leave, walking out of his life without a backward glance. Fu Shiyue felt like a ship that had lost its way, drifting on a vast ocean, unable to find the lighthouse on the other side.
As time passed, the music in the bar grew louder, and people indulged in the revelry and joy of nightlife. But Fu Shiyue remained immersed in his own sorrow, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere around him. He didn't know what he could do to make her willing to come back to him.
But now it's all too late...
Back home, he slowly walked through the door, his eyes vacant as he stared at the familiar yet strange surroundings. The room was empty, devoid of any life. He silently walked to the dining table, picked up a bottle of wine, and expertly unscrewed the cap. Then, he tilted his head back and gulped down the wine.
The pungent liquid burned like fire in his throat and stomach. Yet, he seemed completely oblivious to the pain, mechanically repeating the action in a numb manner.
Soon, he finished a bottle of wine. With trembling hands, he grabbed another bottle and continued chugging it down. At that moment, he seemed isolated from the world, immersed in his endless suffering. Every drop of wine was like a sharp sword, relentlessly piercing his soul, yet he couldn't stop this self-destructive behavior.
The alcohol didn't seem to help him forget his troubles; instead, it made his mood even heavier. He looked up at the ceiling, a sense of indescribable loss welling up inside him.
He seemed to have lost all his strength, slowly sliding down the wall to the ground. He curled up, burying his head between his knees, as if that would allow him to escape the pain of reality. However, a wave of despair washed over him, making it hard for him to breathe.
"Xie Shiyun, Xie Shiyun..." He kept muttering this name, as if possessed. In his dreams, he encountered her again and again. She stood quietly in front of him, staring at him expressionlessly, her eyes revealing an indescribable indifference.
He tried to approach her, to touch her face, but found his body bound by an invisible force, unable to move. Her figure began to blur, as if doubled. Then, she began to slowly retreat, farther and farther away from him…
He tried desperately to catch up, but he couldn't take a single step. He could only watch helplessly as her figure gradually disappeared into the distant horizon until she was completely gone. It felt as if a part of his life had also left him, filling him with immense pain and loss.
Meanwhile, at a high-end hospital in Yuncheng...
The woman lay quietly on the hospital bed, wearing a loose hospital gown that hung loosely on her thin frame, making her appear even more fragile and helpless. Her face was as pale as a sheet of paper, devoid of any color, and her lips had lost their original rosy hue, becoming dull and lifeless. Her eyes were tightly closed, as if she wanted to fall asleep, but perhaps simply to escape reality. Her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her cheeks, evoking a sense of pity.
Her hand was held tightly by the man beside her, his fingers trembling slightly, as if trying to convey his strength and warmth. His eyes were filled with pain and worry, his brows furrowed, and his lips pressed into a thin line as he silently protected the frail woman before him.
Mom, Mom,
Look at me, look at me.
I haven't come to see this magical world yet!
They were ruthlessly sent away...
A single, crystal-clear tear silently slid down her pale cheek, like a dazzling pearl. This tear seemed to carry endless sorrow and grief, an outward manifestation of the unspeakable pain deep within her heart. It slid gently, leaving a faint tear stain in the air, like an invisible scar deeply etched on her face.
Her eyes slowly opened, as if she were waking up from a long dream.
As her vision cleared, she began to take in her completely unfamiliar surroundings. A faint smell of disinfectant filled the room, and the white walls seemed particularly jarring. She felt a wave of confusion and disorientation, unsure of where she was.
The man who had been quietly watching over her finally breathed a sigh of relief. He stared intently at her, his eyes filled with concern and anticipation. When he saw her open her eyes, an indescribable joy and excitement welled up inside him. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to begin.
After a while, the man came to his senses and quickly pressed the call button by the bedside, his voice tinged with urgency. Soon, doctors and nurses rushed over, surrounding the bed and carefully examining her condition. The man stood to the side, watching everything nervously, his hands unconsciously clenching.
"She's mostly recovered, but we still need to keep an eye on her. She suffered a significant emotional shock, experiencing temporary amnesia, and then went through a miscarriage. She's physically and mentally very weak and needs to rest for a while," the doctor said gravely. After saying this, the doctor gently patted the man's shoulder, gesturing for him to come with him out of the ward.
The man nodded silently and followed closely behind the doctor. They arrived at the ward door together, where the doctor stopped, turned around, and reiterated, "During this time, it's crucial to keep her in a positive mood and avoid anything that might cause emotional fluctuations. Also, pay special attention to her diet; give her plenty of nutritious and easily digestible foods."
The man listened attentively to every word the doctor said, nodding repeatedly to show he understood. After the doctor finished explaining everything, the man watched him leave the ward.
Xie Shiyun slowly sat up, still silent. His gaze was somewhat unfocused, as if he hadn't fully recovered from his unconsciousness. "Are you feeling better? Eat something."
A gentle voice came from behind her. Xie Shiyun looked up and saw a strange man standing by the bed, holding a bowl of steaming porridge. The man's eyes revealed concern and worry, but Xie Shiyun felt a sense of unease.
She scrutinized the man, trying to find some familiarity in his appearance and demeanor. However, her mind was blank; she had no idea why she was there or who this man was. With wary eyes, she finally asked, "Who are you? Why am I here?"
He put down the bowl of porridge in his hand, slowly walked to the bedside and sat down, gently explaining, "You really can't remember anything? My name is Su Yan." His tone was sincere and earnest as he looked at her, trying to put Xie Shiyun at ease.
Xie Shiyun listened with some doubt, but her inner vigilance did not lessen.
She thought to herself, this man doesn't seem like a bad person, but how could she have suddenly fainted on the beach? Moreover, she has no memory of her current situation or her past.
A flood of questions arose in her mind, making her feel uneasy.
She stared intently into the man's eyes and continued to press, "Then why did I faint? What happened to me before? I... I can't seem to remember anything." As she spoke, her voice trembled involuntarily, revealing her inner fear and helplessness.
Suddenly, her hand unconsciously rested on her flat stomach, gently stroking it. Feeling the smooth skin of her abdomen, a complex mix of emotions welled up within her.
"Your name is Xie Zhiyi, the beloved daughter of the Xie family. However, fate has been cruel. When you were young and naive, you were kidnapped and separated from your family ever since. As the years have passed, the Xie family has never given up searching for you. They have inquired everywhere and searched desperately, hoping to find their beloved daughter who has been missing for many years. Over the years, they have experienced countless disappointments and setbacks, but their longing and yearning for you have only grown stronger. Every night, they pray silently, hoping that God will protect you and keep you safe. Every time they get a clue, they embark on the search without hesitation, never giving up even if the hope is slim. In this long wait and search, the Xie family members have gradually grown old, but their unwavering love has never changed."
Su Yan spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice deep and magnetic.
You said... my name is Xie Zhiyi? And I have family?
He nodded in affirmation, then continued, "Just a few days ago, we found you collapsed on the beach. You were covered in blood... After DNA testing, we discovered that you were the child they had been searching for all these years."
As Su Yan spoke, he gazed at her bloodless, deathly pale face, and finally couldn't help but say the rest of his sentence: "It's very regrettable that the... child in your womb is gone..."