The only proof that I existed in this world was the child in front of me.
Hearing me, Ivy let out a sigh as well.
âItâs okay.
Iâm here, and Iâll always be by your side.
Whether youâre happy or hurting, Iâll go through it with you.
So please, donât lose faith in yourself, no matter what.
â
I pressed my lips together tightly, yet tears welled up in my eyes.
Ivyâs words of comfort caused my feelings of grievance to bloom and spread quickly, filling my chest like myriad intertwining vines.
In reality, the resilience I had displayed in front of the nurse was just a pretense, as the one with memory loss in me felt more anxious and scared than anyone else.
Although I had won the bet and used Andrewâs name to curb the nurseâs rash actions, I knew deep down that if the nurse had been slightly more resistant or even brought up my past, I would have been at a loss.
Privately, I didnât want to involve Andrew any more than necessary.
We werenât close, and his help with saving me and the child had already exceeded what was expected.
I couldnât burden him with such minor issues.
âUhâ¦â
While I was caught up in these chaotic thoughts, reflecting on my recent encounter with the nurse, the child suddenly opened her eyes.
She had dark green eyes that were beautiful and clear like jewels, utterly charming and captivating.
Upon seeing me, she opened her tiny pink lips and smiled.
My heart melted on the spot.
Ivy, momentarily forgetting the pain and heaviness from before, blurted out with excitement, âWow! Sheâs just too adorable.
I have to pinch her cheeks!â
Her delight was so infectious that I found myself laughing out loud.
At the same time, the anxiety that had settled in my heart was chased away by the child.
I felt more resolved than ever.
âIvy, youâre absolutely right.
No matter what weâve faced before, or the challenges that lie ahead, weâll get our memories back.
Even if we donât, there are always more ways out than problems.
Iâll pull through, take great care of my child, and make sure she has as normal and joyful a life as any other kid!â
Ivyâs face lit up with a smile, and she said cheerfully, âHoney, Iâm so glad to see you feeling better.
Donât worry, Iâm behind you no matter what you decide!â
A rush of warm feelings flooded my heart.
Tears came to my eyes once again.
But this time, they were tears of joy and emotion.
âThank you, Ivy,â I said, feeling deeply thankful.