Spoiled by Eight Uncles (Lily)

The glass jar, adorned with dried flowers and stars, was carefully preserved by Jannat's parents.

As time passed and the years went by, gradually, there would be no trace left of her existence. No one in this world would remember that she had once been here.

But they would remember.

After the conclusion of the Reminisce Festival, Bettany was soon to take Lilly back to Malie City.

Bettany was packing their belongings when Lilly paused and said, “Oh, are we going back already?” Having been home for a few days, she had almost forgotten that they still needed to make a trip back to Malie City. There was the remainder of the first-grade semester to complete, and they also had to return to the sacred tree of Phantom Cat...

Although it wouldn’t be a problem to suddenly transfer back and visit the sacred tree, as she could fly there using the Hell Ruler Palace.

Still, Lilly wanted to visit the Lake of Confusion once more.

Bettany’s hands faltered in their movements, and she replied, “Let's delay for another day. | just remembered that | need to visit an old friend.” Miah's body still lay in the hospital, preserved and untouched.

Lilly, Josh, and Blake arrived at the hospital to inquire about Miah’s condition.

The attending physician shook his head with a sigh, “This child was always so well-behaved, cooperating with all the treatments and obedient.” “Like Jannat, she was a determined child with a strong will to survive.” Despite both of them having acute lymphoblastic leukemia, they had managed to keep it under control until now.

“Without any special treatment, acute lymphoblastic leukemia can only allow a person to survive for about three months.

However, many people can live for a long time with modern treatment methods...” Most people can achieve long-term disease-free survival, and lucky ones even have a chance at a cure.

But the treatment is complex and lengthy, requiring both the family and the patient to maintain a positive mindset.

With such hope, both children cooperated and fought actively for the chance to grow up.

“It's a pity that neither of these children made it through this hurdle.” The attending physician couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow. “The long-term treatment accumulated toxicity in their bodies, and they weren't very tolerant to the protocols. We did our best.” For the sake of these two children, everyone in the department had worried and fretted, treating these two well-behaved and sensible girls as their own.

“Miah’s family went back home for an elderly relative’s birthday. It's rare for the children to see their grandparents, and they couldn't resist the temptation to visit.” Although it only delayed her admission by a day, it shouldn't have been a big issue. But it's possible that the journey took a toll on her.

“Overall, the reasons are quite complex. Miah fell ill on the day she was supposed to be admitted. She had a slight cold in the morning, and by noon, she had a fever. Even though we rushed her to the emergency room, we couldn't save her...” As the attending physician reached this point, his nose tingled, and he instinctively pushed up his glasses.

“Jannat, on the other hand, didn’t have any delays. It’s just that fate wasn’t kind to her. The weather was unpredictable before the Reminisce Festival, and it coincided with the peak of the flu season.” Jannat also caught a cold and had a fever, which may seem like a minor illness to others, but for them, every episode was a disaster and a test.

“Jannat couldn't overcome it this time.” The attending physician's eyes turned slightly red. “She developed an infection and only lasted a day longer than Miah.” After the deaths of the two children, their parents reacted in completely different ways.

Both were devastated, and Jannat's mother even fainted right there in the hospital.

They couldn't believe it, unwilling to accept it.

“But in the end, Jannat's parents took her home. However, Miah’s parents refuse to accept her death. They are unwilling to take her body, even if it means preserving it in freezing conditions.” “They are actively seeking various methods, convinced that cryogenically frozen bodies can come back to life.” “They even brought in a practitioner to retain Miah’s soul, buying them more time.” The attending physician finished explaining the situation, still sighing incessantly.

“Miah is still lying in the cold morgue. It pains us to see her like that.” After thanking and bidding farewell to the doctor, Lilly felt a heavy weight in her heart, remaining silent.

Blake held her hand and asked, “What's wrong?” Lilly felt a bit sad and said, “Mommy was like that too, right?” Being protected within the castle by Grandpa, Granny, and her uncles, according to what the doctor just said, Mommy should have had a chance for long-term survival.

But in the end, fate played a cruel trick...

Blake embraced her, gently stroking her back, offering silent comfort.

He blamed himself for not protecting Jean...

Soon, Lilly and the others found Miah’s family.

Unlike Jannat, Miah was from out of town. Her family had moved to Alfornada solely to give her the best treatment, renting a place for an extended period.

They had sold their house and cars back in their hometown, sacrificing everything to save Miah.

As they reached the apartment building, Josh twitched his nose and said, “I smell burning incense.”