However, he was right about one thing. After I woke up, I felt significantly better. Despite vomiting out so much blood, I was actually more energetic. When I walked, I was not as weak as before.
For some reason, the house started leaking after the rain. While Jenny went to get someone to fix it, I was bored. Hence, I wheeled myself out and wandered around aimlessly. Before Jenny left, she had reminded me sternly that I should not venture outside casually. If I had to leave, I must bring Lucas along.
However, I was not a child. If so many blind people could live independently, I could too. When Jenny noticed my nonchalant look, she directly summoned Lucas over. I spread my arms out to Lucas helplessly. “That’s what happens when my friend’s even more worried than I am.”
“Just like my servants.” Lucas pointed at his bodyguards and servants behind him. “Three of them need to follow me, or I’m not allowed to come out.”
I burst out laughing. Now that I was feeling more energetic, my mood was better too. “Let’s visit the school. I miss those kids.”
“I’m thinking of the same thing too. I brought a kite because the sea breeze’s pretty strong today. I’ll teach them how to fly a kite. You should join us!”
I did not know how many kites Lucas instructed his servants to buy. However, when the shop owner heard them speak, he was so excited that his voice trembled. He patted his chest and promised that not only would he deliver the kites to them, but he would also teach the kids.
The kids cheered as they ran into the shop and rushed out with a kite in hand. Those who did not manage to get their hands on the big kites took the smaller kites meant for toddlers.
Sitting on the beach and listening to their joyful voices, I smiled. Darius really knew how to find a suitable place. When I said that I wanted a peaceful and tranquil place, he found this small town for me. It was the best fit for me.
Since I could not see, I sat in the wheelchair and listened intently. The kids were running on the beach, while the breeze blew gently. Even though I could not see it, I could still imagine the scene of the kites flying in the sky.
An older boy walked over and shoved a kite into my hands. “Ma’am, my kite can fly the highest. It’s extremely pretty too. I named it ‘Blessings,’ and I’m giving it to you now.”
Blessings… What a great name!
These kids probably did not understand the troubles of not being able to see. However, instead of anything bad about my eyes, they kept trying to think of ways to cheer me up. They’re such beautiful angels!
Upon that thought, I subconsciously placed my hand on my stomach. I used to be pregnant with Christopher’s baby. It’s a pity that my baby is gone…
While holding the kite in a fluster, I wheeled my wheelchair forward carefully, afraid that I would drop the kite. But I was not paying much attention, so I accidentally let go of the strings. I quickly bent down to pick them up. However, at that moment, someone walked over, picked the strings up, and stuffed it into my hand.
“Thank you!” Although I could not see, I could hear that it was an adult’s heavy footsteps. Thinking that he was Lucas’ bodyguard, I thanked him and asked, “Did the kite drop?”
The person did not answer, and I could feel an intense gaze staring at me. Feeling awkward, I ignored him and started fiddling around with the strings clumsily. Suddenly, the man beside me snatched the strings and ran around me for a while. After he stopped, he returned the strings to me.
I guessed that he helped me because the kite was about to fall. Hence, I said gratefully, “Thank you. This is a blessing that a kid gave me.”
Despite that, the man remained quiet and stood beside me without saying anything. After a while, the wind became stronger, and the footsteps around me became messier. Just as I was feeling dizzy and quite chilly from the cold wind, a warm coat draped around me. Someone buttoned the coat for me meticulously, and I felt warm again.
Thinking that he was Lucas, I smiled and said, “Lucas, you’re sick like me, but why are you still draping a coat around me like a gentleman? Wear it quickly! If you start coughing again, your bodyguards will kill me.”
