Chapter 1823 Hold Back Your Tears


    Yuliana''s eyes were filled with anxiety.


    The doctor removed his mask, his expression troubled. "She''s temporarily out of immediate danger, but... you''re well aware of her current physical condition. She won''t be able to hold on for long."


    Yuliana''s figure swayed slightly. "Could it be because the food she ate a few days ago was off?"


    The doctor questioned, "Were you not aware that her health was already at its breaking point?"


    Yuliana''s pupils suddenly constricted. She couldn''t believe it, murmuring to herself, "How could this be?"


    The doctor looked at her, somewhat puzzled by her behavior.


    At that moment, Cecilia was standing before the doctor,pletely unfazed. She was not taken aback because she had known all along.


    "Thank you, doctor," she said, her voice hoarse.


    The doctor gave a slight nod. "It''s all right. During these final moments, just try to spend some quality time with the patient."


    "All right." Cecilia watched as the doctor left, and Queenie was wheeled back into the ward.


    Yuliana btedly realized what was going on. She turned to look at Cecilia and couldn''t help but ask, "Cecilia, did you know about Aunt Queenie''s health condition all along?"


    Cecilia didn''t hide anything.


    "Yeah, I only found out a few days ago, too. That was when you were being manipted by Cassandra. I was worried about Mom''s health, so I asked the doctor who was examining her to help out. That''s when I found out she had been hiding her illness from us."


    Yuliana''s eyes were rimmed with red. She was choked to the point where she struggled to speak. "How could this be..."


    Enduring her heartache, Ceciliaforted, "Don''t cry. Everything will be all right... We''ll see her in a bit. You must hold back your tears, understand?"


    She knew for sure that Queenie would not appreciate their tears.


    Yuliana nodded. "All right, I won''t cry anymore. Her illness is so severe, she''s more vulnerable than us now. We must stay strong, keep herpany, and help her fight off this disease."


    Cecilia forced out a smile. "Yes, that''s right."


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    At that moment, within the confines of the ward, Queeniey on the cold hospital bed, a respirator strapped to her. Her eyes held a distant, unfocused look. Why did I have to faint in front of Ceci? Now she knows...


    The sound of the door being pushed open echoed from the entrance.


    From the corner of her eye, Queenie saw Cecilia and herpanions walk in, smiling.


    Cecilia approached her, softly calling out, "Mom."


    Yuliana also chimed in, "Aunt Queenie, how are you feeling now? Is there any difort anywhere?"


    Struggling a bit, Queenie shook her head before she finally spoke with difficulty. "No, I''m fine."


    Of course, she wasn''t fine.


    Sitting by the bed, Cecilia held her hand tightly, reassuring her, "Mom, the doctor said you''re fine. You just fainted from anemia. You''ll get better soon."


    Upon hearing those words, Queenie felt a wave of bitterness wash over her heart.


    Of course, she knew that Cecilia was just trying tofort herself.


    At that moment, Queenie knew it was time to clear things up with Cecilia.


    "Ceci, there''s no need to deceive me. I''m not afraid of death." Queenie spoke softly.


    A tightness gripped Cecilia''s heart.


    Yuliana immediately said, "Aunt Queenie, you''re not going to die. We will bring in


    the best doctor avable, and he will definitely cure you."


    Queenie looked toward Yuliana,


    offering a helpless, bitter smile. "Silly


    girl. Even the most skilled doctor


    can''tcure someone who''s onthe


    brink of death.”


    Yuliana could no longer contain herself. Tears streamed down her face, and she was left speechless.


    Cecilia was also holding Queenie''s hand, trembling slightly.


    Queenie felt it and turned to look at her, each word deliberate. "Ceci, I''m sorry for keeping this from you for so long."