Under the night sky, Ye Wei was about to get in the car and leave the campus. He was in a very messy mood. As soon as he opened the car door, there was a call on his personal mobile phone. He took out a copy and saw that the caller was Jill Towerman. How could it be such a coincidence? While I was connected, I looked around and felt that Tawerman or someone was nearby.
"Hello, ma'am. Ohok, okay, I'll be right over."
Tawarman said that they should meet to discuss the matter. Ye Wei agreed and immediately drove to the meeting place that Tawarman had mentioned, which was a residence in the Beverly Hills area.
It¡¯s not far away, it takes less than ten minutes to get there. It should be Tawerman¡¯s property. The environment is very elegant, but the front yard doesn¡¯t seem to be taken care of regularly. Ye Wei parked the car in the courtyard and saw Tawarman standing at the front entrance of the one-story house with a red roof and white walls. He walked over and said, "Good evening, madam."
"Good evening." Tawerman nodded slightly and led him to the living room of the house. "Coffee or tea?"
"Just water will do." Ye Wei sat down on the fabric sofa and looked around at the simple and elegant surroundings. There was a laptop computer and a few stacks of documents on the coffee table.
Tawarman walked to the open kitchen and poured a glass of water, handed it to him, and sat down on the sofa opposite. "I won't judge you for this, because you don't know what you did." She still The charming middle-aged man's face was filled with sorrow, "You are causing Lily to become a mental patient."
Ye Wei was startled, and took a sip from the water glass. The cool water seeped into his heart and spleen, and he felt a sudden chill, "I don't think it will happen, Lily won't"
"Lily doesn't know about our conversation. Don't let her know." Tawarman sighed, "How much do you know about ADHD?"
"Adhd? You mean attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?" Ye Wei frowned, feeling something was wrong, "When I was a child, my parents suspected that I had ADHD, so they took me for a checkup. The doctor said, 'Adhd?' He brought it back, he wasn't Neo, he was just too naughty. 'By the way, I almost tore down that office. I heard that geniuses all have ADHD, and my dad was really disappointed when he heard that I wasn't. Like 'My son doesn't have ADHD'."
His joking did not lighten the atmosphere, and Tawerman's seriousness remained unchanged. "You are talking about the phi type, which is impulsive, hyperactive, and irritable; the pi type, who is distracted, dazed, and anxious; and the mixed type. Type, all symptoms are present. If you were diagnosed based on the strict criteria of DSM-III-R, you would not have ADHD; if you were diagnosed based on today¡¯s loose criteria, you would be an ADHD-PH patient today.¡±
"Ma'am, I don't quite understand" Ye Wei asked doubtfully, sarcasm? It's not like that either.
"Lily suffers from mixed ADHD, which has started since she was four years old." Tawerman's expression could not hide the sadness in his heart.
"What?" Ye Wei was stunned, Lily? ADHD? Everyone couldn't help but say the full name: "Lily has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?"
Are you kidding me? Don't believe it anymore, he was full of ridiculous feelings at this time, just like someone said "Godzilla likes meditation the most", it's so ridiculous, Lily is the perfect combination of Britain and America, she is elegant, she is cool, she is gentle, She is smartbut it has nothing to do with ADHD.
"You must be joking, right" He smiled in astonishment. He had never felt or noticed this way before. How could it be?
"No mother would make such a joke." Tawerman's words were filled with self-blame: "Phil and I hurt her. She was once such a healthy and happy child Do you know how old Lily was when she appeared on the cover of a magazine? ¡±
Ye Wei shook his head: "I don't know."
"Just after the birth." Tawerman opened the laptop on the coffee table. She had already prepared for this interview. She clicked on the mouse area a few times, "Take a look."
Ye Wei looked at the computer screen that was turned around and saw a picture open, and he suddenly exclaimed: "It's so cute."
This is a warm close-up photo. On the left is the blond Tawerman, who is wearing a light blue maternity suit. On the right is the black-haired Phil Collins, who is wearing a light cyan shirt. He is holding Tawerman, and Tawerman is Man held a small baby in his hands, so small that he was completely held in Tawarman's arms, Lily.
She was wearing newborn pink and white clothes, with a hospital ID tag tied around her left ankle. Her eyes were closed tightly, as if unwillingly, her eyebrows were light, and she had thick black-brown hair.
Tawarman smiled happily, and Phil pursed his lips and smiled with dignity, looking very happy.
"Lily is so cute. Madam, you were so charming when you were young. How lucky Phil is" Ye Wei stopped and said, "I have never seen this photo before."
"This photo was Phil's idea. At the time, he was criticized by the media, who thought it was inappropriate and failed to protect the child's privacy." Tawerman recalled, "I didn't think much about it at the time. I love and trust , admire Phil, his ideas are good ideas.?I also wouldn't mind letting the whole world see our happiness. "
She sighed again: "No one asked Lily what she was thinking. This is Lily Collins, the daughter of a rock star. From the day she came to this world, she lived in the spotlight, and everyone could tell her Judgmental. Lily, she has been under too much pressure since she was a child"
Ye Wei listened to Tawerman's story in silence. She talked about how happy she had been since Lily was born. When she was only a few years old, she sang with Phil on the world tour, guest-starred in "Growing Pains", became the darling of the media and the public, and was the baby of her parents ¡and then like the end of the first act of the movie, the turning point is the parents¡¯ divorce.
And it was a very ugly "fax divorce". The loving parents suddenly betrayed, cheated, and cursed each other, and the whole world watched.
"I really don't know" Ye Wei murmured, "I haven't understood it." He thought that divorce was divorce, and he didn't know much about the "fax divorce" process. He didn't know how much harm it could do to Lily.
"You don't need to know much about how shameless the tabloids in The Sun are." Tawerman didn't want to recall. "They wouldn't let Lily go just because she was only four years old. Every day, a large group of paparazzi chased her to take pictures. , trying to make news. I don¡¯t know how traumatized Lily was, but she developed ADHD.¡±
Tawarman covered his red nose, drank water, and then continued: "Phil came up with an idea. Let's publish her official photos ourselves and ask the paparazzi to stop. It doesn't work. That period of time was very difficult for us. It's torture for everyone. But I gave them the fax, and you know why? I'm a mother, and I'll do anything for Lily."
Her eyes flashed sharply, "I don't tell you the whereabouts of Dolores, not because I'm afraid of trouble, but because of Lily. You should believe me."
"" Ye Wei couldn't say anything.
Tawerman continued what he had just said. Lily had changed from a happy child to a melancholy child. She had moved to Los Angeles, USA, and had difficulty integrating into the new environment. She had been undergoing treatment for ADHD, and had stopped taking medication in adolescence. Her relationship with him was once completely complete. Well, then break up, like the end of the second act of a movie.
The third act is about the struggle of the past year, and the temporary ending is the recent relapse of ADHD.
Tawerman said while using his laptop to display some old pictures and information.
Ye Wei didn't interrupt a word and listened with concentration. The more he listened, the more he felt Lily's distress. When he heard that Phil was getting divorced again, his heart suddenly tightened and he couldn't help but cursed: "Again!? Matthew was only born last year. He is really capable"
"'Phil Collins, the 'King of Topics', has been quiet for the past few years." Tawerman shook his head and smiled mockingly, and showed Ye Wei a series of pictures, including photos and old news photos, all of which were Phil Collins. The past events include those before Lily was born and those during her growth.
Rock stars are rock stars after all. Even if "Elvis" is lyrical rock, he is still so bohemian and unruly.
Ye Wei looked at the crazy photos of this old man when he was young, shirtless and with his middle finger raised. From being a good gentleman to being scolded by the whole UK, "Phil Collins is going back to the UK" became a sentence like "Wolf is coming" Proverbs, in comparison, what he did today seemed like nothing.
Tawarman said seriously: "With such a father, Lily has seen and experienced too much. She doesn't like and doesn't want to be such a person, but you are pulling her onto this track. If When this matter gets bigger and the story of you and Lily comes out, you will know what kind of disaster this is.
¡°One is the daughter of Phil Collins, and the other is a movie genius with a girlfriend. All the tabloids in the UK and the US will go crazy. You will see how shameless they are, how disgusting the stories they make up, how ugly their words are, and how much trouble and hurt they bring to you, your family and Lily. Is this what you want? "
"No, that's not it." Ye Wei said in a deep voice, suddenly understanding something in his heart, that day! Lily was a little weird that day, but she was fine again when we saw her again the next afternoon
Why don¡¯t you tell me? Not a few days ago, but when we were still passionately in love, why didn't you tell me?
ADHD? What does that matter?
Lily is a mystery. Ye Wei has had this feeling for a long time. She has only shown him a very small part of herself. The longer he interacts with her, the more he understands her and has a clear understanding of her, but the more he feels that he does not understand her well enough, her thoughts, her feelings. In the past, Lily was a mystery.
"What can I do?" He looked at Tawerman.
"This is what I want to ask you too. The psychiatrist said the key problem is you." Tawerman said seriously, "I don't know your situation, but Lily really can't stand the pain you are causing her now. I have no idea. I beg you to think of a way, tell me, what should I, a mother, do? "
Ye Wei took a sip of water and drank it slowly, but his heart became more and more tense. Why did things become like this? Can't you even say to Lily "I like that you have ADHD"?
"I hope you get back together. Believe me, Lily loves you." Tawarman said very sincerely: "She wants to be with you too much. That's why her disease relapsed. But if you can't give it to her, you're like a man." Leave, don't hurt the two girls, Lily, and Nina. You're hurting both of them."
Ye Wei leaned on the sofa and drank a glass of water. He still didn't say a word, lowered his head, and was a little lost
"I can't." He suddenly whispered, holding the water glass with both hands, raising his head, and seriously and solemnly promised: "Madam, I will not appear in Lily's life again. I talked to her before, and we have already I decided not to keep in touch anymore. I don¡¯t think I can stay in school anymore. They are going to expel me.¡±
"I'm sorry." Tawarman frowned, feeling both disappointed and relieved about his decision.
"I also agreed to settle out of court. Let this matter end soon." Ye Wei slowly put the water cup back on the coffee table, "No one in this world can survive without anyone. Lily will still be able to survive without me." That's fine. But Ms. Towerman, you are Lily's hero, always have been!
You taught Lily to be strong, confident, and independent, and you educated her into such an outstanding girl! Maybe she doesn't express it in front of you, but she always says that she is proud of you. "
Tawarman nodded, tears suddenly bursting from his eyes.
"So during this period, no matter how busy you are, you must spend more time with her and tell her that everything will be fine. Her ADHD will not be a problem because she is such a strong girl." Ye Wei paused. After a pause, he added: "If you need my help with anything, just call me. I will try my best to help at any time."
"Young man, let me give you a piece of advice." Tawerman said, "Think clearly about your own thoughts."
Ye Wei's eyes flickered and he nodded: "I will."
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After leaving Tawerman's house, Ye Wei drove back home. He didn't know how many swear words he cursed along the way, and he didn't know what they were.
The confinement continued, and the night light filtered in from the window, making everything in the bedroom without the lights dim. He sat cross-legged on the floor, facing the black stone slab against the wall, thinking.
After a long time, he picked up the cell phone next to him and called Alice Sebold, the author of "The Lovely Bones".
In the past few days, things have made new progress. In the second interview before, he further impressed Alice. However, the two sides still had differences and considerations on some issues. He was involved in several major studios. The project, tlb, is a bit stagnant.
From the perspective of Alice who didn¡¯t know what happened today, she must have been very shocked. The violence was still an act of violence against a woman. If it was 100 points before, it should be negative now.
After the phone beeped a few times, it was connected.
"Good evening, Alice, do you know that I hit someone today?"
Alice's doubtful and disappointed voice came from the mobile phone: "I understand, can you tell me why this happened? You don't look like a violent person."
Ye Wei looked at the black stone slab and spoke heartily in the darkness:
¡°There have been many rumors in the media about me beating people, but none of them are true. Let me tell you the truth.
Alice, I once fell in love with a girl, and we were really good I had been in love many times before her, but the first time I really tasted love was from her. With her, holding her hand, you have the world. Seeing her smile made the whole world shine.
Last summer, I lost her. It was directly related to the woman, Dolores Parrack, whose one theft led to our breakup due to a misunderstanding.
It wasn¡¯t her, she didn¡¯t know, I misunderstood her, she didn¡¯t do anything wrong, it was me who messed up.
¡°Everyone has their Susie, I¡¯m Ray, she¡¯s my Susie, that woman is Mr. Harvey.
A while ago, I learned the truth of the matter. How angry was I when I knew how much harm my Susie had suffered innocently? That woman is Mr. Harvey! I approached her today and I asked her to give me an apology, Susie, and she was like, 'No, you idiot, you have no evidence, what can you do to me? Go to hell! ¡¯
Then, I punched her. All the emotion was when I met Mr. Harvey, what would I do, I would hit him, nothing else, I would hit him.
I was thinking just now. The more I think about it, the more I understand why you arranged for Susie¡¯s father to chase the murderer but was mistaken for a criminal and became disabled. That is reality.;Why did you arrange for Mr. Harvey to die like that? That was a beautiful wish.
There are too many Mr. Harveys in this world, but there are also too many Mr. Harveys who are on the loose. They live a good life, but the bad guys are like good guys and only get rewards; the good guys are like bad guys, suffering unfair harm and suffering from others. Misunderstandings and accusations. Not to mention bringing those bad guys to justice, not even an apology, this is the world.
How I wish that woman would suffer retribution and not need to die, as long as evil will be punished.
But I know it won¡¯t happen. I knew it wouldn¡¯t happen before today. God doesn¡¯t care. Religion tells us that God cares and there will be cause and effect, but we understand that no, God does not care about you or me, and God does not care if the world is destroyed. Heaven? Not here.
I punched that woman, my Susie called me an idiot, idiots are idiots, I just wanted to tell her, God doesn't care, but I do!
She knows now that I care. I told her I would give up everything for her, she wasn't sure before, she knows now. When she thinks about us, when she faces this problem again, when she meets another Mr. Harvey
She will understand that you don¡¯t need to rely on God or cause and effect. You can punch yourself, and there will be people who will punch for you and do everything for you.
That person is an ordinary human being, an ordinary person with his emotions, his confusion and contradictions, his sanity and irrationality.
Today, almost everyone tells me, ¡®You are a genius! How could you do that? ¡¯, ¡®Do you want to be a rock star? ¡¯, ¡®You can have a better way, a smarter way! ¡¯, ¡®Are you crazy? ¡¯, ¡®Now is a critical period for your career! ¡¯
What are they thinking? It's like it's a business, a game, a machine, and you set the parameters and everything will work that way. Fuck them!
This is not so! The truth is, this is not about maturity or naivety, genius or stupidity, right or wrong.
Have you ever lost your mind? Then I don't understand you. I will have it. I'm not saying that everyone should or will choose to punch, but I do, sometimes I don't, and sometimes I do. If someone hurts my family and causes irreparable tragedy, I won't just punch.
But I understand them and appreciate them at the same time. They just care about me and don¡¯t know how I feel. They just forget that I am really just an ordinary person.
????????? Let¡¯s not talk about it, in all things, I am not an infallible person, I am not a perfect person.
I don¡¯t want to be that kind of person either. That person is not a human being, but a shell that has lost everything and only has fame and fortune.
"However, I didn't do this well. I didn't know until tonight that I just continued to hurt my Susie. This is the reason why I feel guilty. My family and my school are also disappointed and worried about me, which is why I feel very sorry.
Yes, having said so much, you should understand that I understand it too, too much. I love her, I love her very, very much.
¡°But you know, I had a girlfriend, so I also hurt another girl, Nina, who I loved.
How can one person love two people? I have no idea! At this time, I finally understood Hemingway's words: "How I wish I could die when I only love her." ¡¯
"This is a sentence from his bastard. Hemingway is a bastard, and I am also a bastard, a damn bastard."
This is not right! I know, I also know that there is only one true love. Maybe when I am old, I will be like his horsey Hemingway and say to an old girl, 'I messed up. ¡¯
I just don¡¯t know yet¡and I can¡¯t! I really can'tsometimes I'm too young, too serious, and too conflicted.
But if Hemingway had to be old and dying to understand, how could I? I'm afraid.
I thought I would lose Nina too. I will tell her everything, I know her, she is simple and she will not forgive me. I would try to get her to forgive me, because I love her, because I don't want to mess up again, because I'm worried about her, and she's not like my Susie the same thing is, she did nothing wrong.
It's all my fault, I messed up
No matter what, they will be fine, and so will I. The regret will last a lifetime, the pain will not last forever, and new bones will grow. Life is always like this, we can only keep moving forward with good wishes. As Susie said: ¡®I wish everyone happiness and long life. ¡¯¡±