Chapter 660

At the hospital, Natalia wore a mask and hat. She and Elizabeth didn't speak much in the elevator. Elizabeth was quite surprised that Natalia had asked her to come along to see Celine. Coincidentally, she also wanted to ask Celine about her plans after refining Serenity Leaf. As they exited the elevator, Elizabeth spoke first.

“Are you going to stay in Lisbun for a while?”

“I’m taking a break. I’m very tired, and I don’t want to act anymore,” Natalia yawned, looking very lazy. People passing by glanced at her; after all, her attire looked a bit strange.

Her phone rang, and she sighed. “I’ll take this call; you go in first.”

“Got it.” Elizabeth took the things Natalia had bought for Celine. She walked to the ward door and, upon opening it, heard faint crying. The sound was so soft that it was easily missed unless one listened carefully. Elizabeth frowned slightly and, with a sigh, confirmed it was Celine's voice. She lowered her head.

She thought, So, losing sensation in her arm must be very hard for Celine. Celine had always been strong; how could she tolerate this? Elizabeth also blamed herself for not noticing Celine's emotions earlier. When someone faces setbacks and acts like they don’t care, it’s a dangerous warning sign.

The sobbing subsided, and Celine seemed to sense the door opening. She tentatively asked, “Who’s there?”

Elizabeth looked up, wiped away tears, and smiled. “Grandma, I’m here to see you.” As she approached, Celine was hurriedly wiping her tears. Elizabeth knew Celine didn't want her to see her crying, so she turned her back, pretending she hadn't heard anything. “I came with Natalia. She went out to take a call. These are some things we bought for you.”

“You two kids, spending money just to see me,” Celine said.

“We’re missing you; don’t refuse.” Elizabeth produced some fruit, deliberately stalling.

“Come sit down.” It wasn’t until Celine said this that Elizabeth turned around. Celine’s eyes were red, and she forced a smile. But she was good at pretending, and soon acted like nothing had happened.

“Where’s Grandpa?” Elizabeth asked.

“He went home to get some things. He’ll be back soon,” Celine said with a smile.

“Grandma, can you be discharged soon?” Elizabeth picked up a fruit knife to peel an apple.

“Yes, once the final test results are out, I can be discharged,” Celine answered.

Elizabeth looked at her and said, “Then I’ll come over every day to give you acupuncture, okay?” She didn’t know if it would be effective, but at least it would prevent Celine’s muscles from completely atrophying.

“Forget it, I’m already so old.” Celine looked at her numb arm, her expression calm. Elizabeth finally understood how many tears were hidden behind Celine’s words.

“No, Grandma is still young. We should treat it if we can. You have to believe in me.” Elizabeth held her hand, offering hope. “Just like you give hope to those families with vegetative patients, I also want to give you hope.”

If SH2N could be successfully developed, why couldn’t Celine’s numb arm be cured? There are no miracles in the world, but Elizabeth was determined to create one. Her eyes were bright and full of conviction. This made Celine look forward to it, just like those people looked forward to SHZN. As long as people have hope, they will want to keep living.

“Grandma, during this time I might disappoint you. But please believe in me, I’m working hard with you, okay?” Elizabeth squeezed Celine’s arm, her eyes sincere.

Celine raised her left hand and rubbed Elizabeth’s head. “Elizabeth, you really are my treasure.”