Lin Nuan nodded, then went over to squat down in front of Ji Yun. When she raised her head, she saw that Ji Yun's face was already tear-streaked.

  She trembled as she put out her hands, wanting to stroke Lin Nuan's fair and exquisite small face. However, it was as if she was afraid that Lin Nuan would reject her. Just as her fingers were about to touch Lin Nuan's face, she changed the direction of her hand, tucking the stray hair that had been messed up by the cold wind outside behind her ears.

  Ji Yun laughed softly, her nasal voice sounding very strong. "The Lin family has taken good care of you! Very good care of you…"

  "En, even after they found out that I wasn't a daughter of the Lin family, Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, Elder Brother… and Lin Ran… all of them treated me very well!"

  Ji Yun smiled and didn't say anything.

  Ji Yun had never lived with Lin Nuan properly, and the two of them didn't have many common topics to talk about.

  The only common topic they shared was Lin Ran, but Ji Yun didn't wish to mention her, fearing that Lin Nuan would feel upset.

  The caregiver was telling Fu Huai'an about Ji Yun's condition. She said that it didn't seem to be good.

  The caregiver that Fu Huai'an had hired had worked with quite a number of patients from wealthy families who suffered from mental illnesses. Some of them remained in a muddled state up until their deaths. Others would be awake for a short moment before they died, just like how some people would experience a momentary recovery of consciousness right when they were about to die.

  The caregiver wasn't sure if her judgment was right. She didn't wish to bring it up recklessly, for fear that Lin Nuan would be worried. Therefore, she brought it up to Fu Huai'an, letting him decide if they should send Ji Yun to the hospital for a check-up.

  Just as the caregiver was bringing it up to Fu Huai'an, Ji Yun also said slowly to Lin Nuan, "I might… not have much time left!"

  Lin Nuan smoothed out the blanket covering Ji Yun's legs, thinking that Ji Yun was referring to the time that she'd be awake.

  "Your father came to fetch me just now, but I wanted to talk to you before I go…" Ji Yun smiled lightly. "When you were born, I was awake for two days and fed you with breast milk. But later on… you were sent away! I even forgot how you looked when you were young!"

  Lin Nuan's heart suddenly plummeted, and the hand that was holding onto the blanket paused as she looked up at Ji Yun.

  It was only then that Ji Yun held onto Lin Nuan's hand. "I'm sorry that I wasn't able to let you grow up by my side…"

  "What you saw just now was only a dream. Don't think too much about it! Lin Ran said that she wants to take you on an overseas trip during the Chinese New Year. I'm not sure if you have any recollection of her boyfriend. She brought him here to meet you. I reckon that it won't be long before they get married…"

  Ji Yun held Lin Nuan's hand tightly, listening to her slightly rapid speech. She then said, "Help me apologize to your mom in the Lin family. Your father and I owe her!"

  Lin Nuan pursed her lips, and warm tears welled up in her eyes. However, she held them in, not letting them flow down.

  Ji Yun looked very tired, as if her upper and lower eyelids were fighting. "I want to sleep for a while…"

  Lin Nuan nodded and personally helped her upstairs.

  After letting Ji Yun settle down to sleep, Lin Nuan closed the door and came out. She felt very anxious, and when she saw Fu Huai'an standing outside the door, her eyes turned red. She walked over to hug his thin waist, burying her head into his chest.

  Fu Huai'an gently stroked Lin Nuan's long hair, kissing her head.

  "I want to call and ask Lin Ran to come over!" Lin Nuan's stifled voice rang out from Fu Huai'an's chest.

  "Alright!"

  Since Fu Huai'an was already clear about Ji Yun's condition, he didn't stop her.

  Seeing Lin Nuan standing in front of the window, hugging her arm with one hand as she called Lin Ran, Fu Huai'an gave Bai Jinyu a call. He asked about Ji Yun's sudden state of consciousness and how they should handle such a situation.

  Bai Jinyu was an expert concerning neurosurgery, but he still needed to seek the help of someone more professional in the area of psychological studies.

  Bai Jinyu said that he'd make a call to ask about it…


  Lin Nuan had just hung up the call with Lin Ran. After some thought, she called Lu Hanzi, telling her about Ji Yun's condition.

  Lu Hanzi was stunned for a short moment before she said, "There have been past cases where patients with mental illnesses led their lives in a muddled state, yet suddenly regained their consciousness when they were about to die. Although it isn't commonly seen, there have been cases like that!"

  Lin Nuan's fist clenched tightly together. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but no voice came out.

  As a psychiatrist, Lu Hanzi was very interested in Ji Yun's condition. Moreover, Lin Nuan was Lu Hanzi's patient, and she had always wanted to find out from Ji Yun if her mental illness was hereditary!

  Even now, Lin Nuan was still unclear about her birth mother's identity. Therefore, it wasn't suitable for Lu Hanzi to make wild guesses either.

  Lu Hanzi said, "If you're willing to do so, you can bring your mother over for me to take a look. I can also head over and take a look at your mother!"

  Lin Nuan was indeed worried about Ji Yun's current condition. However, she still felt that she should get Ji Yun's consent before getting Lu Hanzi to come over.

  "After my mother wakes up, I'll ask her before I give you a call, Sister Hanzi!"

  Lu Hanzi didn't force it. Over the phone, she told Lin Nuan to call her anytime if something happened.

  Bai Jinyu also called Lu Hanzi. The moment Lu Hanzi heard from him, she realized that it was the condition that Lin Nuan's mother was in. She asked, "Was Lin Nuan the one who asked you to make this call?"

  For the sake of observing work ethics, Lu Hanzi didn't tell Bai Jinyu that Lin Nuan was her patient. She only said that Lin Nuan was her classmate Lin Chen's younger sister, and thus she knew her.

  The reply that Bai Jinyu received was the same as what Lin Nuan found out from Lu Hanzi. However, Bai Jinyu still called Fu Huai'an, allowing him to be mentally prepared.

  Lin Ran came faster than Lin Nuan expected. Other than Lin Ran, Liang Mulan had also come over.

  Lin Jingquan had wanted to come as well, but Liang Mulan felt that it'd be better if he didn't come over first. It was because they still had no idea what the situation was.

  When they entered the door, Lin Ran's eyes and nose still appeared red. She had clearly cried earlier.

  "Mom…" Lin Nuan greeted Liang Mulan.

  "Mom!" Fu Huai'an held Lin Nuan's thin shoulders and said to Liang Mulan, "Come in and take a seat…"

  Liang Mulan nodded, appearing worried. She took Lin Nuan's small hand, and before she was able to say anything, she heard Lin Ran asking, "What happened? Where's Mom?"

  "She's asleep upstairs…" Lin Nuan said.

  Lin Ran didn't wait. She put down her bag and rushed upstairs hurriedly.

  "You said that your mother mentioned that your father came to fetch her?" Liang Mulan took Lin Nuan's hand, taking her into the living room as she spoke.

  Lin Nuan nodded, unable to hold back her tears…


  Fu Huai'an's phone vibrated in his pocket. He took a look at Liang Mulan and Lin Nuan, who were walking toward the living room, then quietly headed out to answer the call.

  Liang Mulan fell silent for a moment. She turned and saw that there was no one following them before she said to Lin Nuan, "You must be mentally prepared. Don't blame Mom for being straightforward with you. There are some things that you need to be mentally prepared for!"

  Liang Mulan's words caused Lin Nuan's throat to feel a little choked. She forcibly held back her tears and nodded.

  Although the amount of time Lin Nuan had spent with Ji Yun wasn't as much as Lin Ran, and although the motherly love she was given since young had always been from Liang Mulan, people seemed to be born with the innate tendency to feel for those who had blood connections with them…