Adored by Him: My Blissful Days as the Girl Next Door

Zhao Dazhuang tightly held the old lady’s hand, crying like a child, while Liu Xiue followed suit, tears streaming down.

Zhao Meimei also cried, not overly saddened, but her parents’ tears had infected her emotions, making her momentarily mournful.

Perhaps seeing her beloved second son suddenly, the old lady, who had been bedridden for a long time, suddenly regained some strength. Her spirits visibly improved, and by evening, she was able to lean against the bed with support and have heartfelt conversations with Zhao Dazhuang.

Zhao Meimei, sweet-tongued and attentive, stayed by the bedside after entering the hospital, occasionally peeling an orange or handing over a cup of warm water.

The whole family stayed at the hospital until midnight before the old lady forced them to leave to go get some rest.

Zhao Dazhuang’s eyes were swollen red. As he walked, his steps were unsteady. Zhao Meimei and her mother supported him as they walked out. It was quite an effort to get a cab home, and once they closed the door, Zhao Dazhuang could no longer hold back his emotions and burst into loud sobs.

The old man who came back with them also shed tears.

Zhao Meimei’s grandfather was an introverted man, usually quiet and gentle. In the family, it was Zhao Meimei’s grandmother who took care of everything, while the grandfather preferred to stay inside reading or listening to opera, occasionally taking walks.

Zhao Meimei’s grandmother was the spiritual pillar of the family, and now that pillar had suddenly crumbled, leaving everyone shocked and bewildered.

Liu Xiue wiped her eyes while comforting, "Come on, don’t be sad. Mom’s diagnosis isn’t finalized yet. Maybe, maybe it’s not as serious as we think..."

She couldn’t continue, as Shi Yang’s father had kindly informed them that the old lady’s condition had been announced as likely confirmed rectal cancer.

Both Zhao Meimei’s second aunt and third aunt’s family gradually entered the house, the whole family gathering with red eyes, shrouded in gloom.