Sikong Jingyu wasn't angry with Shi Wan; rather, he was angry with himself.

Sikong Jingyu suddenly felt a void in his heart.

Four years ago, on the day they got their marriage certificate, he also left the country without informing Shi Wan. Did Shi Wan feel the same way Si Kong Jingyu does now...?

There was a sense of powerlessness from being abandoned, and the psychological gap was actually quite large.

Sikong Jingyu dared not approach the Shi family's door in Niwan Village again without permission. Qin Qiaolian had clearly drawn a line between herself and Sikong Jingyu when she went to the Sikong Group that day.

At this moment, Sikong Jingyu felt very heavy-hearted.

Every word Qin Qiaolian said to him at the Sikong Group that day made Sikong Jingyu feel extremely uncomfortable.

She suddenly stormed into the Sikong Group, looking both disappointed and indignant, and questioned him, "Why did you divorce Wanwan?"

Sikong Jingyu wasn't particularly shocked by what she said about his background. He had already suspected his relationship with the Shi family when he found the photo album at the Shi family's house.

Qin Qiaolian's words only confirmed his guess.

Sikong Jingyu still clearly remembered Qin Qiaolian's last words to him:

“You and Wanwan are divorced, and our brief mother-son relationship ends here. You and Wanwan are both my children, but Wanwan has only had us all these years. Everything you have today is built on the premise that Wanwan has lost. What Wanwan deserves, please give her!”

It was as if it were all a dream; he had just found his mother, but he had already lost her.

But actually, Sikong Jingyu doesn't blame Grandma Sikong or Grandma Shi for the life swap; on the contrary, he feels extremely fortunate!

Fortunately, it was him who didn't have a complete childhood, not Shi Wan!

After their lives were swapped, Shi Wan, aside from the lack of material wealth, did not have to face the infighting within wealthy families, bear the burden of the entire Sikong Group, or shoulder the responsibilities of an heir.

She can do what she wants to do, and she can do what she likes to do.

She has the company of her relatives and a loving family.

She can live a simple and happy life.

Hearing the cheerful laughter coming from the Shi family's courtyard, Sikong Jingyu's eyes dimmed, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

If it weren't for his stubbornness back then, he would have been a part of the laughter and joy in the Shi family courtyard right now.

Ironically, people are always fearlessly confident, even arrogant.

Until, it is lost.

If he hadn't been so obsessed with getting a divorce, he and Shi Wan could have lived happily together.

Fate always loves to play tricks on people...

Originally, Sikong Jingyu hadn't planned to go see Shi Wan today, but his feet involuntarily moved closer to the Shi family's gate. He had intended to leave after hearing the cheerful sounds.

Before they could leave, the Shi family's gate was suddenly opened, and Shi Wan walked out. Sikong Jingyu was caught off guard and froze on the spot, at a loss.

When Shi Wan saw Sikong Jingyu at her door, she was stunned for a moment.

She had just left the hospital, so why did Sikong Jingyu follow her to the countryside again?

Did he not hear her family mention the pregnancy?

Thinking of this, Shi Wan frowned and asked in a cold voice, "Mr. Sikong, is there something you need here?"

Seeing Shi Wan's aloof demeanor, Sikong Jingyu's gaze became complicated. A faint smile appeared on his face, but it seemed more bitter than ever before.

He opened his mouth, his voice a little hoarse, as if suppressing some emotion: "Wanwan... I just... wanted to see you."

Shi Wan frowned slightly, her expression becoming more composed, and said in a calm tone, "Now that you've seen him, Mr. Sikong should head back."

Shi Wan's words made Sikong Jingyu frown. He stared intently at Shi Wan, unblinking, and after a long while, he murmured, "Wanwan, can you please not send me away?"

As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand, wanting to gently stroke Shi Wan's cheek.

He wasn't lying.

He really missed her.

Seeing Sikong Jingyu's actions, Shi Wan subconsciously turned her head and took a step back to avoid Sikong Jingyu's touch.

Sikong Jingyu's hand froze in mid-air, momentarily embarrassed. He gave a wry smile and reluctantly withdrew his hand, his deep eyes fixed on Shi Wan, looking somewhat hurt.

She was very resistant to him.

The hurt in Sikong Jingyu's eyes was obvious, and Shi Wan couldn't ignore it. Shi Wan said calmly, "This is not a place for you to stay."

“But you’re here,” Sikong Jingyu said stubbornly.

Sometimes Shi Wan really feels frustrated. Why is it that even though she has escaped Sikong Jingyu's territory, she still can't get away from him?

Shi Wan's eyes were filled with helplessness. "Mr. Sikong, how many times do I have to tell you before you understand that between you and me, it's all in the past. Let bygones be bygones. I have no hatred, no resentment, and no love for you. I'm begging you, please don't bother me anymore!"

These words were truly hurtful; Sikong Jingyu's heart felt like it was being slowly tortured to pieces.

"I'm sorry... Wanwan..."

Sikong Jingyu apologized in a low voice, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"Go back, go back to where you belong."

Shi Wan turned her face away, refusing to look at Sikong Jingyu, and then walked towards the health center.

Shi Wan thought that this time, Sikong Jingyu should be able to give up.

Sikong Jingyu watched Shi Wan's resolute back as her heart was ripped out, and pain swept through her entire body.

Her eyes suddenly welled up with tears the moment Shi Wan turned around.

"Wanwan..." he whispered.

Shi Wan walked forward resolutely without looking back.

"I'm sorry, I know I was wrong..."

"Why did I lose you when I fell in love with you?" Sikong Jingyu murmured, his tone filled with deep sorrow.

Unfortunately, it was too late when Shi Wan could hear it.

***

When Shi Wan got home from get off work, there was a luxury car parked in front of the door. For a moment, Shi Wan thought that Si Kong Jingyu had returned home a few days ago and come back again!

Once inside the house, the person chatting happily with Grandma Sikong was Grandma Sikong.

"Wanwan!"

Grandma Sikong also saw Shi Wan, her face lit up with joy, and she got up to pull Shi Wan away.

"Hello, Grandma Sikong." Shi Wan avoided Grandma Sikong's outstretched hand, greeted her politely, but her tone was somewhat indifferent.

Seeing Shi Wan's distant and polite attitude, Grandma Sikong felt a pang of pain in her heart, and her expression looked very aggrieved.

It was all because of the many evils she had committed in her youth that her own granddaughter refused to acknowledge her in her old age. Thinking of this, Grandma Sikong felt a pang of sadness.

Mao Xiaomin also noticed Shi Wan's resistance to Lin Jingqing and tried to ease the tension by beckoning to Shi Wan, "Wanwan, your grandma has come all this way, come and keep her company for a while."

"Dinner's almost ready. I'll go help my mom. You guys chat." Shi Wan declined and politely turned to go into the kitchen.