When I came back to my senses, I saw that the Anne and Bennett was already ways ahead of us with Norman trailing close behind them.

I shook my head at lan, not knowing what to reply him.

He looked at Norman, who was following the children, serving as their protector, and then turned to look back at me. He raised his eyebrows and said, "He seems solid, character- and looks-wise. He's just a little old, but overall a pretty good choice."

Feeling confused by his words, I could not help but look at him with a frown. "What?"

He shrugged and said, "I'm helping you replace a match!"

I chuckled, "Looks like you're not very busy with work."

He curled his lips and said faintly, "Actually, I think he's a nice guy and he treats you well. He's been taking good care of Anne too for the last few years. You're already in your thirties. Since you've moved on from your past, it's time you start planning for your life ahead. Find someone to keep you company so that when Anne grows up, you won't be lonely."

I put my hand on my forehead, ignored him and continued tracing the steps of Norman and the kids.

He followed me and said loudly, "Don't ignore me. I'm being serious. Hendrix's about to get engaged, and since you've also already let things go, you need to think about your future."

My body suddenly stiffened, but only for a moment. I stood there stunned for a brief moment. I looked back at him and asked nonchalantly, "He's engaged?"

He nodded. "He's getting engaged to Andrea. After all, it's his responsibility to take care of her. Even in the absence of love, his duties still exist. Getting married isn't that big of a deal. As for you, I think Norman's a good man."

I did not give him a response. I let out a slight sigh and continued walking along the alley. The sky was getting increasingly dark.

Indeed!

It had been four years. It should not come as a surprise that he had started a new life.

After all, what was he now but a stranger? It was best to give him my blessing.

While I was eating my ice cream quietly, I suddenly thought about how the road in the alley was likely to be a road I would keep walking on for the rest of my life.

When we returned to the yard, Anne went off to bed while Norman and Bennet went home. Ian returned to his room to rest after spending a long time nagging at me.

I was in the bedroom, holding my stomach in pain. I was lost in my sea of thoughts for a long time. Yes, it had been four years. Every time I got my period, I would be in so much pain that I could do nothing but twitch in agony.

To think that I even had ice cream...how could I not get cramps?

I initially thought that the pain would subside after midnight as per usual, but I did not expect that I would actually pass out from the pain.

When I woke up, I was in the hospital. Ilan looked at me and said angrily, "Don't you know that you can't eat ice cream when you're on your period?"

I pursed my lips and sighed slightly. "It doesn't hurt anymore!"

He glared at me, his eyes a little red. "Anne cried because she was so scared. She can't live without you. I was just next door, you could've called or shouted for me. Why did you have to endure this quietly? When did you start keeping your pain to yourself?"

Hmm, exactly!

When did I start keeping my pain to myself?

Giving him a small smile, I shook my head slightly and said, "I'm fine. Don't worry!"

He noticed that I wasn't going to listen to him, so he stopped talking and turned around to leave the ward, obviously angered.

After finishing up the hospital procedures, Norman looked at me apologetically. "I was careless and didn't notice it. I'm sorry!"

I shook my head. "I was the greedy one. It's not your fault. Did Bennett go to school already?"

He nodded. "Anne has gone to the school as well, but she must be very worried about you. I'll drop by the school later to tell her that you're alright."

"Thank you!" Anne and I only have each other. We could never be apart from one another.

He replied with a light smile, "You're too polite. You should rest in the hospital for a couple of days. I'll take care of work. Quit the cleaning job, and just work at the reception or in the office where it's much more relaxed."

Worried that he might think of me too wordy if I were to thank him again, I only smiled and uttered, "Okay."

With a curve of his lips, he placed the hospital bills beside me and sighed slightly. "Don't shoulder everything by yourself."

I pursed my lips and did not say a word.

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