The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1163

Chapter 1163

Was this what they call "the last rally"?

It was reminiscent of the time when Alger's Uncle Jerry was gravely ill. One day, when he was on the brink of death, he suddenly became lucid and asked to be taken home. His family quickly fulfilled his wish, and after one last look at the home where he had lived for so many years, he peacefully closed his eyes.

The older generation often said that those about to die have one final request: "I want to go home."

“No, sweetheart, we're not going home. You're not well yet. We need to stay here for your treatment. Once you're better, we will take you home.” Celeste held her darling daughter's hand, tears streaming down her face. The thought of losing her daughter was too terrifying to bear.

"Dad, Morn.” Crystal tried to grasp her parents’ hands, but she was so weak. Her voice was barely above a whisper, each word an evident struggle.

“In this life, I'm so proud to be your daughter"

Hearing these words, Alger and Celeste broke down in tears.

“After I'm gone, don't cry. Don't be sad."

It was as if Crystal was leaving her last words, painstakingly uttering each word of advice.

"Live your lives well. I'll just be in a different form watching over you from heaven, being with you."

“Silly girl, what are you talking about? You're going to live, perhaps even live longer than us; Celeste sobbed, "Stop talking about such morbid things. Are you thirsty? Let me get you a glass of water."

"Mom, let me finish." Crystal seemed to be failing, pausing for a while before continuing, "Don't blame Clark or Carol. Promise me, don't harm them."

Shaking her head, Celeste cried uncontrollably, "No, no, don't say any more."