Mr. Fu, please stop being abusive. Madam has already signed the divorce papers.

Wilson Estate, Philadelphia.

The morning mist of early spring had not yet dissipated. In the chilly wind, Ilia tightened the collar of her beige cashmere coat and walked down the stairs.

"Mom, you promised me that you would go shopping with me today." Ilia shook the car keys and looked at Xie Shu who was sitting on the sofa.

Xie Shu's birthday is coming soon, and Ilia said she didn't know what gift to give her, so she invited her to go shopping today and let her choose her birthday present herself.

Old Wilson and Yan Huai’s plan is about to come to an end, and then Ilia will be sent away.

She was angry when she agreed to this plan, but when the time came, Xie Shu felt reluctant.

After all, Ilia is her biological daughter.

It would be inconvenient for the mother and daughter to meet at that time, let alone the opportunity to go shopping together, so Xie Shu agreed.

"Don't worry, Mom won't go back on her word. Let's go." Xie Shu stood up from the sofa.

Ilia took Xie Shu's arm and said, "Mom, where do you want to go?"

"I'm free, you pick one."

"No, I'm buying you a birthday present. You choose."

Xie Shu thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go to Freedom Square first."

"it is good."

There is still a hint of chill in the air in the early spring morning.

Ilia walked on the cobblestone road of Freedom Square holding her mother Xie Shu's arm.

The sunlight shines through the mist onto the square, adding a hazy beauty to this early morning.

"Mom, look at the flower shop over there. There are a lot of new flowers." Ilia pointed to an exquisitely decorated flower shop not far away, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Xie Shu looked in the direction his daughter pointed and saw that the window of the flower shop was filled with all kinds of flowers, colorful, vibrant and fragrant.

She smiled and said, "Spring is here, and the flowers are blooming."

"Come on, let's go in and take a look."

The two walked into the flower shop and were mesmerized by the blooming flowers.

Ilia looked around, picked up a bunch of lavender, and sniffed it gently: "Mom, I remember you like lavender, and you always liked to put some dried flowers in your room."

Xie Shu nodded, a trace of nostalgia flashing in his eyes: "Yes, the scent of lavender can make people relax. I didn't expect you still remember it."

"Of course, I'm your daughter!"

Ilia smiled happily, handed the lavender to the clerk, and asked her to wrap it into a beautiful bouquet.

She turned to Xie Shu and said, "Mom, this bouquet of flowers can be regarded as a prelude to a birthday gift."

Xie Shu smiled and said, "Okay."

The clerk handed over the wrapped bouquet and said with a smile, "Your daughter is so filial."

After leaving the flower shop, the mother and daughter continued strolling in the square and entered a jewelry store.

The store is brightly lit, and all kinds of jewelry sparkle in the glass cabinets.

The clerk recognized them as frequent customers of the store and greeted them warmly. When he learned that Xie Shu's birthday was coming up, he found some suitable jewelry to recommend to them.

Xie Shu fell in love with a necklace inlaid with sapphires at first sight.

According to the clerk, the cornflower sapphire stone in the middle weighs 25 carats and was produced from the Kashmir mine. Under the spotlight, it will emit an iridescent effect similar to velvet folds, as if the dark night sky on the eve of a storm was condensed into a solid deep blue, which is gorgeous, beautiful and dazzling.

The surrounding side stones, the 18K white gold bracket at the bottom of the main stone, and the necklace all use different special craftsmanship, which are complicated and exquisite, and all demonstrate wealth and luxury.

Ilia was also deeply attracted by the necklace.

"Mom, this necklace suits you so well."

As she sighed, she gently put the necklace around Xie Shu's neck. The sapphire sparkled brightly under the light.

The clerk also praised her in amazement, "Mrs. Wilson, you are so elegant. This necklace is made for you."

Xie Shu looked at himself in the mirror and smiled, "Not bad, Ilia, do you have enough money? If not, I'll make up for it."

"How can I let you pay for my birthday present?"

After saying that, Ilia followed the clerk to the counter to swipe the card.

Two minutes later, Ilia came over with the receipt, looking distressed. She took Xie Shu's arm and said coquettishly, "Mom, when I run out of money in the future, you have to give me some money!"

Seeing his daughter's cute appearance, Xie Shu agreed, "Okay, okay, okay."

After leaving the jewelry store, the mother and daughter continued to stroll in the square. Ilia held her mother's arm, enjoying this rare warm moment.

"Mom, do you remember when I was a kid? You always brought me here to play." Ilia said recallingly.

Xie Shu nodded, his eyes full of memories: "Yes, at that time you were always running around, and I couldn't catch up with you. In the blink of an eye, you have grown so big."

Ilia smiled and said, "Now it's my turn to hold your arm. From now on, I will hold your arm!"

Xie Shu smiled, with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

I’m afraid... there is no future.

Just then, there was a sudden piercing roar of a motorcycle.

"Mom, be careful—"

Ilia caught a glimpse of a motorcycle running a red light at a very fast speed.

Her pupils suddenly shrank, and without time to think, she pushed Xie Shu away.

The next second, the motorcycle hit Ilia heavily.

"Ilia!"

Xie Shu was pushed to the ground. When he turned around, he watched his daughter being knocked away.

Her mind went blank for a moment, and regardless of the pain in her body, she quickly got up and rushed towards her daughter.

"Ilia! Ilia! How are you?" Xie Shu brushed the hair off his daughter's face with trembling hands, his voice filled with tears.

Ilia was lying on the ground, her face pale, with blood oozing down her forehead.

She forced herself to open her eyes and said weakly, "Mom...are you...are you okay?"

"I'm fine, I'm fine," Xie Shu held her daughter's hand tightly, "Don't say anything, mom will call an ambulance now."

Passersby gathered around and someone helped call the emergency number.

"Ilia, you must hold on. Mom can't live without you..."

Xie Shu knelt beside Ilia, choking with sobs, and kept calling her name, fearing that she would lose consciousness.

Ilia slowly closed her eyes and stopped responding.

Xie Shu was extremely anxious and panicked.

Soon, the ambulance arrived.

The medical staff quickly lifted Ilia onto a stretcher, and Xie Shu followed suit.

On the way to the hospital, Xie Shu held her daughter's hand all the time, tears streaming down her face.

At the hospital, Ilia was rushed into the operating room.

Xie Shu sat on a bench outside the operating room in a daze. He picked up his cell phone, contacted old Wilson, and told him about the current situation.

Putting down her phone, she clasped her hands together and prayed silently.

Nothing must happen to Ilia, her daughter.

As time passed, Xie Shu's heart became heavier and heavier.

In her mind, she recalled every detail of her time with Ilia over the years, and all she remembered was how cute and sensible Ilia had been.