⊙ ( 0 ) Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Aveline glanced at Ryan , full of gratitude . Ryan nodded in response and turned to handle the paperwork for her . The nurse patiently explained to Aveline , Miss Blackwood , for the next long period , youll be undergoing treatment . Chemotherapy drugs are administered through injections , and each time you need to have a needle inserted into your blood vessels . This puts stress on your veins as they endure the damage from chemotherapy drugs . In severe cases , there can be drug extravasation . Many chemotherapy drugs are corrosive . To prevent these troubles , we recommend that you first get a catheter implanted in your arm . To ensure that the drugs can smoothly enter your veins and reach all the organs in your body , a route is left in advance . Its advantage is that its used for a longer time , and during the next chemotherapy session , you wont have to find veins again , and there wont be any needle slips . Its convenient and safe , but the downside is that you shouldnt lift heavy objects with this arm in the future . Aveline agreed with the nurses recommendation , and before starting chemotherapy , she underwent a minor surgical procedure to implant an infusion port in her arm . Her body had developed antibodies to anesthesia , so she rejected the injection of anesthesia . As the knife cut through her fragile flesh , she merely furrowed her brow but made no sound . The doctor asked , Very few young ladies are as pain tolerant as you . Aveline helplessly replied , No one cares about me, so why show my pain to anyone ? She recalled a year ago when she fell into the water , leading to premature labor . Even with anesthesia , she still felt the surgical knife cutting her abdomen clearly . On that day , she passed out from pain on the operating table and woke up in agony . Yet , Alexander stayed outside Noras delivery room , and no matter how loudly she screamed , she couldnt catch a glimpse of his face . Since that moment , she learned to endure pain without making a sound . On the day after chemotherapy , the various side effects appeared . Ryan handled her discharge procedures . Aveline had to pause countless times on the short journey from the hospital ward to the underground parking lot . Even a slight movement made her feel dizzy and nauseous . Her body seemed completely drained of energy . Chapter 25 Ryan sighed and squatted down to lift her up . Avelines face changed dramatically , and she panicked , refusing , Ryan , dont … This time , Ryan didnt follow her wishes and spoke with an authoritative tone , Your current condition is very poor . If you dont accept my help , considering your life , Ill have no choice but to call your family . The only family you have who can come now is Alexander , right ? Aveline found the irony in this situation . Without that divorce certificate , he was still her legal husband , her only family who could come to care for her . Please dont tell him . She was already in a pathetic state , and if Alexander found out she had cancer , hed probably be even happier . She didnt want him to mock her without any dignity . Ryan carefully took her back to her apartment and suggested , Aveline , you must find someone to take care of you . Your current condition wont even allow you to manage your daily meals . Aveline nodded and said , I understand . My friend will return from abroad soon , and shell come to take care of me . Ryan , you should go back to work . I wont bother you . Ryan checked his watch ; it was indeed time . He had an important surgery today and left after giving her some instructions . She lay alone in bed , unable to describe the sensation she was feeling . It was painful , aching everywhere , dizzying , with her head spinning . Her stomach was churning and her arm wounds throbbed faintly . This was clearly the human world , but every minute and every second felt like being in hell . Over these days of extreme suffering , Aveline found that , in her weakened state , the person she missed the most was Alexander . She remembered the time he rushed her to the hospital when she had acute appendicitis , running through the snow without stopping . Back then , she was delicate and scared when they pushed her into the operating room . She was afraid to the point of tears . He held her hand and accompanied her into the operating room . He watched the entire surgery . Even after all these years , Aveline still remembered the expression on his face when he said , Dont be afraid , Im here . For a whole month after the surgery , she couldnt walk and had to stay in bed . Alexander took care of her meticulously . But now , he was with another woman , caring for their child . Chapter 25 Aveline reminded herself again and again to forget his goodness, to forget his betrayal , and to forget him . In her severe pain , Aveline struggled to get out of bed . She bit her lip and decided to endure it . She scooped out some white rice , and as she washed the rice , her tears dripped onto the grains . The most agonizing part was not the drug saturating her bone marrow but the intense feelings she had for him , like countless knives , slicing and tearing at her , leaving her breathless . For three whole days , she was in excruciating pain in bed . Upon waking on the fourth day , she noticed the pain in her body had lessened , and her dizziness had also improved . Suddenly , the curtains were pulled open , revealing Ryan , who had been looking after her after work for the past few days . He brought fresh ingredients , including the roasted sweet potatoes she had been craving . He came in a hurry . There was water vapor on his black wool coat , and his black hair showed some signs of wetting . As he lowered his head to examine Avelines complexion , she noticed a snowflake clinging to his thick , long eyelashes , yet to melt . Is it snowing ? Aveline asked weakly . Ryan nodded , Well , it snowed all night last night . When you recover in a few days , Ill show you . Okay , I dont think it hurts that much today . Aveline wrapped herself in thick pajamas and stood up . When she turned around , she discovered a substantial clump of her hair on the pillow . She had to endure the loss of her hair . With her short hair , she had anticipated it , but it was still terrifying to see her hair gradually thinning and falling out . Aveline couldnt stand the sight of her hair falling out , even with this anticipation . Aveline , a young woman with a beautiful appearance , felt a heavy heart seeing this situation . Slowly but surely , she would lose all her hair . She looked flustered and said , Ill go wash first . Ryan had seen too many cancer patients . Besides their fear of death , it was often more challenging for them to confront themselves in such a way . Cheese The Ar 3.39 % Chapter 25 Okay , slow down . Aveline closed the bathroom door and gazed at herself in the mirror , her face clearly displaying signs of weakness . She had to complete the divorce proceedings as soon as possible . Aveline didnt want to wait until she was bald to face Alexander , bareheaded and hairless . Aveline , with great effort , picked up her phone . Regardless of the numerous unread messages , she dialed Alexanders number . She had no idea that Alexander had been searching for her whereabouts for the past four days and nights . The call connected immediately , and Alexanders voice , filled with anger , came through the phone , Aveline , where the hell have you been ? He had been searching for her for four days and nights ! Aveline didnt explain ; instead , she urgently said , Alexander , in one hour , Ill be at the Civil Affairs Bureau waiting for you . I dont want to get a divorce . y it any longer . Lets ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...