Chapter 2 Misfortune never shows mercy to the suffering

Mark and Diana found a nearby cafe and sat down.

As soon as they sat down, Mark ordered coffee. Diana also handed her personal information to Mark and said concisely: "Thank you for helping me out just now. The reason I went on a blind date is actually because my father is seriously ill and I am afraid that he will not live long. I want to reassure him. Of course, I am also of marriageable age."

Mark nodded in understanding, and then confessed his situation: "I went on blind dates because I really wanted to find a good match and tie the knot."

He had been in love with someone for six years, but was suddenly abandoned by the other party and left in a way that he hated the most. In this case, his bride could also be someone else. He could end a six-year relationship, or start a new one in six minutes.

Diana continued, "My family is burdened with a lot of money. My father is seriously ill and my brother is studying in a school for the deaf and dumb. If we really get married, I will have to take care of my father and brother in the future. But don't worry, I will never use your salary."

There is no emotion in blind dating, so it is better to clarify these matters first.

Mark nodded to show his understanding, and said generously: "You can use the salary. I said that if we get married, your parents will also be my closest relatives. If you have no objection, I can go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with you at any time. Let's add WeChat first?"

Although he didn't know her well, she was at least a filial woman. A filial person must have a good heart. How bad could a woman who could shoulder the burden of her father and brother alone be? Besides, he could afford the gamble.

"Okay." Diana agreed readily without any hesitation, took out her phone and added Mark on WeChat.

Blind dates are like this. If two strangers feel that they are compatible in all aspects, they can talk about marriage. What's more, she came to the blind date with the intention of getting married.

As soon as I added WeChat, WeChat prompted that there was a new message from my younger brother: Sister, I have completed the discharge procedures for Dad.

Diana's heart sank suddenly, and her fingers trembled as she typed quickly: Dad's condition is so serious, how can he be discharged from the hospital?

My younger brother was born deaf and cannot speak, but he is smart and has been studying in a school for the deaf and dumb for many years. He is skilled in typing and sign language.

The younger brother replied: Dad insisted on being discharged from the hospital. Sister, let Dad be discharged from the hospital.

Seeing these words, Diana seemed to be able to see her brother's desperate and helpless face.

She understood, she understood everything. Both her father and her brother felt that they were a burden to her. Last month, her brother even came home with his schoolbag on his back, refusing to go to school anymore.

Diana's nose felt sore, and she immediately called her father.

The call was quickly connected, and Alan's calm and warm voice came from the other end, which was a little slow due to his illness: "Xiao Di, what's the matter? It was my idea to be discharged from the hospital, don't blame Liam."

"Dad, can we not leave the hospital?" Diana's tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice was filled with pleading.

With outsiders present, she tried to hold back her tears, but ultimately failed.

"Xiao Di, Dad's illness can't be cured, so don't waste money anymore. Dad promises you that he will rest well when he goes home and try to live a few more years, until you get married, until you have children..."

" Dad, your illness can be cured, but it is chronic and will take a longer time to treat. Dad, the cost of treatment is not high. They are all affordable drugs, and the medical insurance can reimburse a lot of them. We can afford it . Dad, don't be discharged from the hospital yet, I'll be there now." Diana said anxiously with red eyes.

She was determined to persuade her father to continue his hospitalization.

"Xiao Di, you don't have to come to the hospital. Liam and I are already on our way home and will be home soon."

"Dad...I'm back now." Diana choked, her throat tight.

She was in a panic, and she always felt that her father seemed to know about her condition. Because his voice seemed to carry an unconcealable despair and reluctance.

" Okay, go slowly and be careful." The father smiled on the phone and hung up.

Diana's heart began to twitch violently again as she listened to her father's laughter.

She raised her head slightly, trying to hold back the tears in her eyes, but the tears kept rolling down her cheeks.

The moment Diana put down the phone, Mark handed her a tissue.

"Thank you! Sorry, I have to go first." Diana took the tissue, turned her head away, and quickly wiped away her tears, not wanting Mark to see her miserable appearance.

Mark consoled her, "Life is long, and it's inevitable that you'll encounter difficulties. I'll take you there!"

"No, I can go back by myself, thank you!" Diana picked up her bag, turned around and left, heading to the bar to pay the bill.

Mark took the lead: "I'll do it!"

" You've already paid for the previous coffee." Diana insisted on scanning the code to pay.

She never wanted to owe anyone anything.

Mark reached out and grabbed her wrist to stop her from moving, and scanned the code to pay himself, saying, "With me, you never have to pay."

Diana looked at the hand on her wrist and felt an inexplicable emotion well up in her heart.

Is she too exhausted after all these years? Or is she too fragile?

She actually felt that it would be nice to have a marriage where both parties were respectful to each other.

After Mark paid the money, he let go of Diana's hand.

Diana cheered herself up, said "let's get in touch again", and hurriedly left the cafe.

She walked to the side of the road and prepared to hail a taxi.

while , a Chevrolet stopped in front of her. Mark rolled down the window and shouted, "Get in the car. I'll take you there."

"No, my taxi will be here soon." Diana didn't want to trouble Mark.

"I happen to be free, so I'll give you a ride. You'll have to wait a while for a taxi," Mark insisted.

"Thank you for your help!" Diana was really in a hurry to go home, so she opened the car door and got in.

Mark leaned over and fastened Diana's seat belt.

Diana tensed up.

After Mark helped her fasten her seat belt, he focused on driving.

Diana breathed a sigh of relief and glanced sideways at Mark. His fingers gripping the steering wheel were long and bony, very nice looking.

"Where do you live?" Mark asked.

Diana immediately gave her home address: "Liyuan Community."

This house is rented by them.

Once upon a time, they also had their own house.

Later, when his father discovered that his younger brother was born deaf, he resolutely sold the house and prepared to pay for his treatment.

However, the mother took away the money from selling the house.

That year, she was 11 years old and her brother was 2 years old.

The house payment was gone and my brother’s medical treatment was delayed.

At that time, they were still living in Meicheng.

After she graduated from university two years ago, the three of them moved from Meicheng to Haicheng. They all rented a house, so life was the same no matter where they lived.

However, misfortune has never been merciful to the suffering. She and her father finally saved up 170,000 yuan to install a cochlear implant for her brother. But unexpectedly, her father suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with liver cancer. The doctor said that the cancer cells had spread and surgery was meaningless. He recommended conservative treatment, taking anti-cancer drugs, and cooperating with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

She had been hiding it from her father, only saying that he had suffered from overwork due to years of hard work and that he would recover after staying in the hospital for a while.

As for her brother's cochlear implant, she said she wanted to save some money to buy him an imported one, which would be more expensive, so she would have to wait another year.

Soon, Mark parked the car at the gate of the community and asked with concern: "Do you want me to go up with you?"