Mrs. Liu immediately understood Liu Yilan's subtle emotions and stood up with a smile to greet the visitors, asking them to help move Liu Yilan's belongings.
"Yilan is being discharged from the hospital today," she announced, "The house is a mess, so everyone should head back. We'll invite you all over for a visit some other time."
"Of course! Thank you!"
"Liu Yilan, you must take good care of yourself! We'll be waiting for your return!"
"Goodbye!"
One by one, everyone filed out, but Sheng Ning stayed until the end. Only when the room was empty did she grasp Liu Yilan's hand, trying to transfer her own strength to her.
She had experienced despair and sorrow herself. She knew the listlessness in the depths of Liu Yilan's eyes might fool others, but not her.
"We'll be waiting for you to come back! I'll be waiting for you!"
Liu Yilan managed a smile, but it was even uglier than tears.
