During this month, Dai Shiyuan always heard a sad and depressing crying sound, as well as the sound of "Xiaoyuan" with affectionate love.
She didn't know if this "Xiaoyuan" was really referring to her, but every time she heard it, her heart would ache, like being pricked by needles.
"Nurse, I noticed that the little girl seems to have some reaction during this period of time. There are times when she looks uncomfortable on her face. Although it's very subtle, I must not be mistaken," said the nursing aunt excitedly.
"You keep massaging her and talk to her more, maybe she will wake up someday."
"That would be great." The nursing aunt smiled happily.
Dai Shiyuan's long eyelashes trembled, and her heavy eyelids seemed to be lifting, but she tried hard for a long time and still couldn't open her eyes.
"Xiaoyuan, it has been three years without us realizing it. You have to wake up quickly. I'm afraid that if it takes too long, you won't recognize me..." That broken and crying voice came again.
Dai Shiyuan was in great discomfort, and she seemed to hear the sound of tears falling.
"Little girl, try harder, you can wake up." Another voice came from beside her.
Dai Shiyuan suddenly had a splitting headache, and many fragmented images slowly pieced together in her mind, finally forming a beautiful face.
She was very familiar with this face, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it.
"Nurse, come over quickly, the little girl's fingers moved." The nursing aunt exclaimed excitedly.
"Xiaoyuan, I will wait for the day when you wake up... I will wait forever, I believe you will wake up..." The sad crying sound lingered.
Two different voices intertwined in Dai Shiyuan's mind, making her very painful, and her originally peaceful sleeping face became twisted.
"Nurse, is she waking up?"
"There are signs of it, let's wait and see."
The question and answer sounded in her ears, gradually becoming very clear.
Dai Shiyuan felt a force spreading from her body outwards. If she had just a little more...just a bit of strength, she could break through that invisible barrier and wake up.
"Xiaoyuan, please wake up...I beg of you..." The crying voice was heartbreaking to the point of despair, and large tears fell down.
Dai Shiyuan felt as though they were dropping onto her face, and she could feel that warm sensation burning into her heart.
The beautiful face in her mind gradually became sorrowful, with a glimmer of tears in her clear eyes. The rosy lips opened and closed, as if saying something.
Dai Shiyuan tried hard to recognize the face, but it gradually disappeared from her mind.
She reached out her fingers, wanting to grab hold.
"Her fingers are all moving, she should be waking up."
Dai Shiyuan listened to the excited voices outside, and she felt as though she could finally control her body.
But the person in her mind was disappearing, and if she opened her eyes, she would never be able to see that person again, right?
Thinking of this possibility, Dai Shiyuan's breath hitched, and her hands gradually relaxed.
She wanted to see that person and ask their name, whether it was those three words.
Shan, Ya, Xin...
"What's going on? Wasn't she about to wake up just now? Why all of a sudden..."
"Auntie, don't be sad. It's already impressive that she held on for this long."
"Ah..." a sigh echoed in the quiet room.
Dai Shiyuan didn't feel regretful.
For the past three years, she had been lying there, unable to move or speak, conscious of the outside world but unable to communicate.
Listening to the sounds of the seasons changing outside, she felt not only powerless, but also lonely and desolate.
Time passing on her had no meaning, just a day-to-day repetition that was dull and monotonous.
To her, this world no longer had any attachments or places worth reminiscing.
Only when she thought of the name of that person and heard the sound of crying did she feel a surge of strength within her body.
But she was certain that person was no longer in this world, and perhaps only by completely giving up her life could she find that person...
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Author's message: In the real world and another world, Dai Shiyuan chose Shan Yaxin.
Thank you to the little angels who voted for me or gave me nutrient solution during the period from 23:47:25 on July 27, 2021, to 23:19:11 on July 28, 2021~
Translator's note: She better chose her😘.
TO BE CONTINUE...