Love in the Midst of Mistaken Identities

The doctor came over in a rush and took Rainy from Xia Ruoxin’s arms. He placed the child carefully on the bed. Then, he pricked a fine needle into the child’s arms. Rainy’s favorite doll was laying on the floor. In their fluster, they had even stepped onto it.

Xia Ruoxin came closer, concerned. She picked the doll up from the floor and held it carefully in her arms. Her tears fell onto the doll’s face where it had been stepped on. Soon, its face was cleansed off of its dirt by her tears. The doll remained smiling, but the woman carrying her had been crying the whole time.

The child lying on the hospital bed looked extremely small. Her little face had an unusual redness to it, and her hands were tightly clasped together. Her cries could be heard from time to time as well as the soft yet heart-wrenching words that came out of her mouth.

“Mommy… I’m in pain.”

“I’m in pain…”

“Mommy, blow…”

“Mommy, blow on Rainy…”

Xia Ruoxin suddenly covered her mouth to prevent herself from crying out loud. She was afraid of disturbing the doctor, afraid that they wouldn’t be able to save her poor daughter. She would be going for the surgery soon, very soon. It was only one day away. Rainy would become the healthy child she once was. She could run, jump, laugh, or cry and never feel the pain.

Nothing, nothing must ever happen to her child. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to survive.

The doctor wiped the sweat off his face and placed his hand on the child’s extremely small face, taking her temperature cautiously. Good. At last, she’s fine. He caressed her face gently. You are a very brave child, and you will be fine. It definitely will be fine. Have faith in Uncle. I will cure you.

He could feel the burning sensation in his eyes. He was almost scared to death earlier. The child’s condition suddenly worsened. She almost didn’t make it through just now.

After spending such a long time together, he was becoming overly fond of this adorable and beautiful child. They were fortunate that this was only one time. They would operate on her tomorrow, and she would be fine after that.

He turned around and came to face the woman who had been weeping behind him. She must have been terrified, too.

“She’s fine now. Don’t worry, she’s doing well. Try not to wake her up. She’s a very obedient girl, and she won’t be leaving you.” The doctor’s voice was extremely gentle and soft. He was also worried about waking the little one who had a really tough time earlier.

“Mmm. Thank you.” Xia Ruoxin nodded. She dared not make a sound as her eyes fell on the movement of Rainy’s rising and falling chest. That lump in her chest was finally dissolved. Her Rainy was still alive. She was alive and hadn’t left her.

She came closer and sat by the bed. She looked down at the doll and gently wiped its face clean. Then, she flipped the corner of the blanket and placed the doll in Rainy’s arms.

“Don’t be afraid, Rainy. Mommy is here. I’m here keeping you company.” She caressed her daughter’s small face as she choked uncomfortably.

“It’s fine. Everything is going to be fine. You won’t be feeling any more pain after the surgery tomorrow.”

The doctor sighed before he walked out. He was going to go through the details of tomorrow’s operation again. He entered his office, sat down, and closed his eyes in exhaustion. After a while, he forced himself to cheer up. He sat and straightened his back while he flipped through the medical records in front of him one page at a time. Then, he rubbed between his eyes.