764 Yurin's end
Composing himself, father Xie asked, "How long?"
"She was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year, it was the third stage then," Singtan answered before walking towards his wife.
Keeping quiet for quite some time, he asked again, "The treatment, is she undergoing any treatment?"
"She refuses to undergo any kind of treatment, Ming also tried to convince her but she didn't want to," Wrapping his arms around Ming's waist, Singtan added, "I had a talk with her husband too, he told us that she hasn't been doing well at all and he is tired trying to persuade her for the treatment."
Just then Siquan and Weiwei arrived.
"I got your message, what happened? Is everything alright?" Siquan inquired.
Singtan nodded his head and said, "Everything is okay with us but I think you need to know this too."
"What is it?" Siquan frowned.
"It's about Yurin," Ming answered.
Siquan frowned and pursed his lips. "Why are we talking about her again? Did she do something inappropriate again?" Looking at Yumi, he added, "Did she do anything to Yumi?"
Looking at Zixin, Yumi said, "And you must be Zixin."
Zixin smiled and nodded his head before looking at Yumi who stood there with an expressionless face.
"All these years, I have regretted many things that I have done. I wronged my family and everyone around me but the only thing I regret the most is leaving you behind. I don't expect anything from you but can you please do me a favor?" Yurin asked.
Without waiting for Yumi's reply, she continued, "Can you please call me mother? I–I know that you don't want to but please, just say it like you don't mean it."
Taking a deep breath, Yumi said, "I know that you are very sorry for your actions and I really appreciate you for coming back and facing everyone. I even wish you a speedy recovery and I'll also add you in my prayers but I am sorry."
Removing Yurin's hands on her cheeks, she continued, "I understand you feeling sorry towards me but you don't have to, I don't have any complaints and I have never cursed you or bad mouthed about you."
"Mother is a really big word and the only person who is and will always remain my mother is—" pointing towards Ming, Yumi added, "My mom and I can't go around calling anyone mom even though I don't mean it."
Lowering her head, Yurin sobbed harder, "I just wanted to hear how it would sound when you called me out. I would've felt even more at peace if you would've addressed me as you mom."
"I am sorry but I can't, I wish all the best and I hope God gives you the strength to fight over this." Yumi couldn't say or do anything more apart from wishing her a speedy recovery. Calling her mother didn't feel right and she didn't wanna say it even if she didn't mean it.
Wiping her tears away, Yurin smiled, "Yes, I totally understand. I am sorry for putting you in such a tight spot, I really didn't mean to make you feel awkward."
"It's alright, I don't mind," Yumi answered.
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