After Rebirth I Chose to Opt Out of the Lottery Novel

Chapter 11 Brian's eyes glistened with unshed tears , unlike Roger who hadn't shed a single drop even when fracturing bones during childhood falls . Originally planned a world tour , but doctors warned my tumor's location makes flying unwise . So we ... barked on a cross - country road trip instead - lucky to have trust fund kid Brian accompanying me . First stop : Wyoming . Brian insisted I try Spicy Fermented Noodle Soup . I refused . He pleaded . I refused again . Ultimately sat in the restaurant with tissue plugs stuffed up my nostrils .

Regret flooded me at first bite - why hadn't I tried this " stinky noodles " sooner ? After finishing one bowl , Brian and I each ordered another . En route to Washington , Brian detoured to buy cameras . Travel fatigue vanished instantly before Grand Canyon's splendor . Endless turquoise stretched before us . Sandwiched between glassy waters and looming clouds , we felt as insignificant as grains of sand - vanishing with one gust . Brian mimicked boys photographing girlfriends . " Yes ! Perfect ! Gorgeous ! " " Switching to film camera ! Another set !

" Grinning triumphantly , Brian waved a camera . " Defining life shot . " In New York , Brian gorged on lamb five days straight until nosebleeds struck . I chuckled while rinsing his face . " Told you to slow down . Now you're just like me . " Despite taking saffron preventatively , altitude sickness hit in Pennsylvania . Back at the hotel , I lay recovering with oxygen mask after discarding my cap . Frantic knocking . " Laura ! Feeling better ? " I discreetly gathered fallen hair from the cap , balled it up , and tossed it away . " Come . Let's visit snowcapped peaks .

" Though Brian protested , he followed me up a moderately high mountain . 0.00 % 11:19 Chapter 11 288 Vouchers Tearing off my oxygen mask , I gasped for thin air . Brian thrust his mask forward . " Use this !! " I swatted his hand . " Relax ! Won't die without it momentarily . " Pointing at distant clouds gilded by sunlight . " They say golden clouds grant wishes . " Skeptical yet curious , Brian asked , " What's your wish ? " " Want to see Mom ... and ... never mind . Just wish for more days . Unfinished business remains . " Our turn , Brian ?

" Seeing my sincerity , he actually clasped hands . " Golden clouds , grant Laura swift recovery . Let her grow into a plump , healthy woman . " I gave him a light tap . " Be serious . " 11 Brian suddenly sobered . " Golden clouds , I also wish ... for my crush to like me back . Will it come true , Sister ? " Brian glanced sideways , gauging my reaction . But I seemed to have fainted . " Laura ! "