Chapter 445 - WAS ALL A DREAM: PART V

"Darling, why didn't you eat the food I preferred for you." Lady Zhao said in high spirits acting as if she is not bothered by everything. She needed to be strong for her husband and daughter who are both frail at the moment. 

Lord Knightley was surprised to hear his wife's sweet and angelic voice. It was her voice that brought some energy back to the man. Without her, the man would have already perish from all the pain he is bottling up. 

He smiled and looked at his beautiful wife who was obviously in tears a moment ago. Her eyes were still red and her cheeks were flush as well. He did not say anything and left his daughter side as he went to the table to dine with his wife. 

"Mother prepare some rabbit stew since it's your favorite." She said as she spooned him some stew.

"It's delicious," he said.

"Of course I'll be delicious. Your mother made it, she has always taken her time to learn from all the chefs in order to keep up with Lizzy." 

Elizabeth has always been gifted just like her father and cooking was something she is well versed in. She would normally train with the chef in order to create something delicious in order for her to bribe her father in allowing her with her crazy adventures. Of course, the man would give in in the end since his daughter has made some effort to personally cook for him. 

"Lizzy would have loved this, she loved stew the most."

"She would love to eat anything. That child stomach is like a blackhole that has no limit. She would eat everything as long as it was edible." 

The couple laughed as they reminisce of the past memories they have with their daughter. She was a troublesome child but they love her the most. 

A lot of people wonder why the couple did not have a second or third child seeing how much they love their daughter. The reason for that was Lady Zhao is not fit to bear a child and has almost lost her life when she gave birth to Elizabeth. People suggest having a surrogate but Lord KKnightley did not wish for it. She does not wish his and his wife flesh and blood to be curried by someone else. 

Another characteristic that everyone loved about Lord Knightley. DEspite he wish for more children, he would rather not sacrifice his wife and have others bear the burden. He was pleased with Elizabeth already and could not wish for more. 

And now that he is about to lose her, he feels like his life is meaningless. 

Lady Zhao noticed the lonely expression on her husband's face. She got up from her car and went behind her husband to comfort him. "Darling, don't worry. Our daughter has always been blessed by the heavens. She has always proven herself to be a strong willed person. Such trivial things would not easily break her down. Trust me, I know my daughter and I know she will be fine. She is the spitting image of you. So cheer up my love." 

A big bright smile formed on his face as he turned around to embrace his wife. She is not just like me but more of you, for she loves to torture the men around her."

"Why you..." 

What Lord Knightley meant was the fact Lady Zhao back then was also a troublesome lady who enjoyed torturing her father and brother. She would also go on crazy adventures and was once in a bar because she was caught in trouble with some tugs. 

They giggled and laughed about everything as if it was something of the past which they always cherish as a precious memory. 

As they continued to talk to each other, Lady Zhao became serious and said. "She is not doing fine isn't she?" 

"Hmm."

"I haven't spoken to the doctor for I don't wish to know her current state. I rather want to believe that my daughter is fine and that she is just having some sit backs." 

"She is fine, there is nothing to worry about."

'Of course, I know she is fine. But, as a mother, I can't help but feel like I'm slowly losing everything around me. So Rob, please, don't let this be a reason for you to leave me. I don't know what I'll do."

Lord Knightley got up and went to his wife's side to embrace her tightly. "Don't say such nonsense. I'll never leave you nor will Lizzy leave us. The three of us will forever be together." 

Lady Zhao burst into tears as she released all the pain she was feeling. She was not the type of person to bottle up all the pain she was feeling which is why she always seems weak but it what made her strong. For once she has released all those negative feelings, she will be able to stand strong. 

"Uhmm." 

Both of them froze from the sound they heard and as time paused, both of them were statued and even Lady Zhao's tears stopped from falling. They both head onto their breath and did not move a single muscle. 

"My head." 

Again, they heard a familiar sweet voice which they've been hoping to hear for a long time. 

The two of them continue to stay where they were and did not go to check on the girl. They wanted her to slowly realize where she is and gather her thought. If they approach her now it might cause a shock to her again and they will eventually have to put her to sleep again. 

"What happened?" 

They only listened to what the girl was saying. Lady Zhao has teary eyes again from hearing his daughter's voice. It was such a pleasure to just hear her voice. 

Elizabeth who just woke up felt a slight hammering pain in her head. It was tolerable so she did not bother about it and instead examine her surrounding and current state. 

'I'm in my room.' 

She did not get up from her bed this time and continued to lay and rest. Her body felt so light and weak that she didn't even have the strength to sat down. It made her curious how long she has been asleep because she has no energy at all. 

'I wonder what happened?'

The girl stated at the ceiling as she contemplated on the thing she can recall. As she started to recall her recent memory, her eyes were wide open as she remembered them all. 

'Ah, I'm not dead.' 

In all the things she could think of and remember the fact she was not dead was the first thing that popped out. She really has thought she has died and that everything is just a dream but it seems she was wrong. 

Time passes and she continues to remember every detail that happened. 

'Hmm, so I was not shot. Then who was shot then? What happened to Yun Shen? I wonder if Xiaotong is alright? He was badly wounded as well. One thing I need to know first is, how long have I been asleep for.'

Elizabeth slowly but surely gains some strength to pull herself up into a sitting position on her bed. As did not move after she had positioned herself well. 

'I must be asleep for months then seeing I have no strength at all to even just sit down.'

The more she thought about her situation something suddenly came across into her mind. 

"Daddy!" 

She has remembered her father was by her side earlier and she was asking him for Yun Shen and Feng Xiaotong's situation. 

The girl had this puzzled look on her face. As to why some memories seem to be strange. She continued to try to remember the child's name but couldn't remember it again. 

'Why do I keep forgetting Yun Shen's child's name?"

Strange indeed but soon she realized it was not strange. For not only couldn't she recall her name but also her face. 

"Why?" 

Her eyes started to sting as a raindrop soon fell down her face. "Why couldn't I remember her name?" 

It pained her to not remember her name as she felt irritated with herself. As she continued to cry she sensed as if someone was staring at her. She looked up to the direction where she felt the eyes that were looking at her. 

"Mommy?"

"Daddy?"

Her face said it all. She was fl.u.s.tered to see them and all looking worriedly and delighted at her. Her mother was all in tears but the smile on her face said she is happy. Whilst her father had this calm and gentle smile on his face. 

"Lizzy." They both said at the same time uncertain whether they should approach her or not.

Elizabeth realizes how worried her parents are about her. They must have waited for so long and it is also late at night and they are still awake and by her side. "Good morning." 

"Good morning, Lizzy."