Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 47

Madam Tina took the delicate porcelain bottle with great care, her eyes instantly shimmering with tears that threatened to spill over. “Are you serious? Just by finishing this medicine, I’ll be able to conceive again?” she asked, her voice trembling with a mixture of hope and disbelief, as if she couldn’t quite grasp the possibility.

Lilian nodded earnestly, her tone steady and reassuring. “Yes, that’s right. If you take this medicine faithfully until it’s finished, there’s no doubt you’ll be able to get pregnant again.”

Only then did Madam Tina allow herself to fully believe the promise. She held the bottle tightly, turning it slowly in her hands, her gaze fixed as if trying to absorb every detail. Around her, the elderly family members stood quietly, their eyes glistening with emotion, touched by the hope that now seemed to fill the room.

Rina, unable to contain her excitement, clapped her hands joyfully. “Mom, does that mean I might have a little brother or sister soon?”

Madam Tina smiled softly, her hand gently resting on her daughter’s head. “Yes, sweetheart, you’ll be a big sister. That way, you won’t have to feel lonely anymore.”

Rina’s face lit up with a mixture of laughter and tears as she turned to Lilian. “Thank you so much, Lilian. I’m so happy I met you. You can’t imagine how long I’ve wished for a sibling. I always worried that if something happened to me, at least they would have someone to be with. But now, I’m healthy, and maybe I’ll have a brother or sister after all. I promise I’ll protect them and never let anyone be sad again.”

The older relatives nearby dabbed at their eyes, moved by the young girl’s heartfelt words. The house, which had long been shadowed by fear and uncertainty about Rina’s fragile health, suddenly felt alive with renewed hope. For years, they had dreaded the thought of losing her, a loss that would have shattered their family completely. But now, with this new chance, light had returned.

Madam Tina’s curiosity broke the quiet. “Lilian, you mentioned your teacher just now—the one who taught you medicine?”

Lilian nodded without hesitation. “Yes, I grew up with my teacher. He taught me everything I know about medicine.”

“And your parents?” Madam Tina asked gently, her voice softening.

For a moment, Lilian’s eyes dropped to the floor. Then, quietly, she said, “I’m an orphan. I don’t have parents.”

A shadow of sadness flickered across Madam Tina’s face.

Noticing the sympathetic glances from those around her, Lilian offered a small, comforting smile. “But my teacher loved me like I was his own child. Even without parents, I’ve always felt cared for. He passed on his medical skills to me, so I never felt lonely or sad about being an orphan.”

Madam Tina reached out and took Lilian’s hand, her eyes full of warmth and understanding. “You don’t have to worry here, dear. Consider this home your own. We have many elders in the family, but Rina is the only child. You’re always welcome here.”

“Yes, Lilian! Please come visit often,” Rina added eagerly. “I didn’t have many friends before because of my health, so I was stuck at home a lot.”

Tears sparkled in Madam Tina’s eyes as she nodded with a gentle smile. “Yes, that’s what Lilian told me.”

Houston’s expression hardened with resolve. “Then it’s true. If Lilian says you can get pregnant, then you will.” Without hesitation, he pulled out his checkbook again and wrote another check, handing both to Lilian.

“Lilian, forgive me for being so forward, but I honestly don’t know how else to thank you. You haven’t just given us hope—you’ve fulfilled dreams we’ve held onto for years. No amount of money can truly express what that means. Please, you must accept this.”

Lilian glanced down at the checks in her hand and gave a faint smile. “Alright, I’ll accept them.” She slipped the checks casually into her backpack.

Seeing how effortlessly she did this, the family immediately understood that money held little importance for her. Her clothing gave further clues. Though most wouldn’t notice, Madam Tina recognized every piece Lilian wore as coming from the renowned Murican designer Ada—a name synonymous with exclusivity, whose designs were nearly impossible to obtain, even with vast wealth. Rumor had it Ada now created only for overseas royalty. This meant Lilian’s background was far beyond ordinary affluence.

Of course, if Lilian had known what Madam Tina was thinking, she would have been surprised—because the clothes were simply picked at random from a pile Sebastian had delivered.

After dinner, the family invited Lilian to stay overnight, but she politely declined. The Shanks arranged for a car to escort her safely home, ensuring she left with their warmest thanks and best wishes.