Chapter 78 Must Live Until Ny-Nine
Chapter 78 Must Live Until Ny-Nine
Melissa hesitated before giving a nomittal grunt.
Alicia knew it was difficult for her to speak, so she reassured, "Okay, take your time. I''m listening."
Melissa had always been considerate of Alicia''s feelings, speaking cautiously to avoid causing her
sadness or anger.
"I''m not a good mother. I didn''t raise you for long before you ended up taking care of me."
"Mom, if you say that, I''ll get upset."
Alicia''s tone was calm.
She remembered Edmond mentioning that her mother had been showing signs of depression and
anxietytely. So, subconsciously, she interpreted these words as symptoms of emotional distress.
"When Mr. Agos brought you from the orphanage, my husband had just passed away not long
before. If it weren''t for youing into our lives, being willing to stay with me, I might have chosen
to follow my husband."
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"If you hadn''t adopted me, I might have grown up in the orphanage and spent my adult life selling
things by the roadside."
"In the future, when I''m gone, you and Edmond must have a child. That way, you''ll have another
bond in this world, and life will have more hope."
"Mom, you must live to ny-nine."
After Alicia said these, Melissa was immediately at a loss for words.
Just as Melissa was about to share the words she had been contemting for a while, Alicia
suddenly stood up and eximed, "I''ve got a bite!"
She deftly lifted the fishing rod and skillfully reeled in the line, all in one fluid motion.
She caught arge fish.
Alicia''s immediate reaction was one of pride. She turned her head to seek Edmond''s presence.
He was standing under a distant tree, smoking. His gaze was fixed on her, and upon seeing the fish
she had caught, he smiled faintly and gave her a thumbs-up.
She lifted her chin, smiling smugly and looking utterly adorable.
Seeing Alicia''s joy, Melissa couldn''t bear to interrupt. She sighed and turned to Edmond, hoping he
could offer some help.
As Alicia ced the fish into a bucket, her phone rang.
ncing at the caller ID, it was her secretary calling. She said to Melissa, "Mom, I''ll go inside the
tent to take a call. Please wait here."
"Sure."
Once Edmond finished his cigarette and returned, Melissa looked troubled.
"I still can''t bring myself to say it."
He took a deep breath and finally conceded. "Fine, I''ll do it."
When Alicia came out after the call, Edmond was ready to seize the opportunity to bring up the
matter openly. However, she had Melissa''s medication in her hand, her expression grave.
"Mom..."
Melissa followed her gaze and saw the medication in Alicia''s hand. Her heart skipped a beat.
Alicia subconsciously looked at Edmond, her expression devoid of emotion, and asked, "If I
remember correctly, Mom, you were prescribed this medication when you had a brain tumor two
years ago, right?"
He detected the tremor in her voice, which caused his throat to tighten. "Yes."
"I looked at the dates on the medication. It seems she''s started taking it recently. Is that correct?"
"Yes."
"So..."
Alicia''s words trailed off. When her gaze fell upon Melissa, she noticed her mother covering her
mouth, sobbing quietly.
She turned to Edmond, who had lowered his head, his hands in his pockets.
His tone was serious as he continued, "The brain tumor has recurred, and it was only recently
diagnosed."
Alicia felt a bit dizzy. She took a deep breath, steadying herself.
"The sess rate of the surgery, is it low?"
"Not very high."
Edmond knew he had to be truthful. Instead of offering grand promises and well-intentioned lies, it
was better to prepare her for the worst.
Alicia felt as though tears had streaked down her face, but she paid no mind and continued, her
voice choked with emotion.
"So, is it likely that today... may be thest trip that my mother and I take together?"
Edmond remained silent. He stepped closer to her, extended his arms, and pulled her into a tight
embrace, holding her close.