Ye Xinning felt her blood run cold, and she could barely control her breathing. She turned her head, her gaze cold and melancholic, as if it had been poisoned.

"Huo Yanzhi".

She called his name, but the three words were as cold as ice.

Huo Yanzhi's face still held that calm and gentle smile. "Am I wrong? No matter how much you love him, what's the use? What's the use of cherishing that bracelet? Does he remember? He doesn't."

Ye Xinning clenched her hands at her sides. She needed to control her emotions so that she wouldn't do anything impulsive because of Huo Yanzhi's words.

"That's my business, it has nothing to do with you. Uncle, you'd better watch your mouth."

"The Shen Lin you are marrying now is no longer the Shen Lin you loved."

"So what?"

What you cherish is nothing more than a worthless thing in his eyes now.

Ye Xinning looked at Huo Yanzhi with amusement, "Yes, he doesn't remember that he gave this bracelet to me, but that's my business, what does it have to do with you?"

Huo Yanzhi was provoked by her feigned composure. He suddenly leaned closer, grabbed her hand tightly, and pinned her against the wall behind him.

What exactly do you want from me to even glance at me?

“It’s impossible in this lifetime.” Ye Xinning struggled as she spoke each word, “In my heart, no matter how much time has passed, you will always be a madman, an absolute madman.”

"Are you crazy? You know why I did all this."

"You have to tell me you love me?"

She would squint her eyes when she spoke, appearing indifferent, but in reality, her emotions were as cold as could be.

"No one in this world loves you more than I do, including him."

Ye Xinning smiled.

While Huo Yanzhi was engrossed in conversation, she shook off his hand and moved away from him, saying, "I really can't bear your kind of love."

His touch only made her feel disgusted.

It would only cause her to feel an indescribable fear from the depths of her heart.

Sitting on the way back to the Shen family home, Ye Xinning looked down at the bracelet on her wrist.

I was lost in some memories.

Back then, when she broke the car window to save Shen Lin, she cut her wrist on the glass. The injury on her wrist was not treated in time, leaving a scar.

Shen Lin was heartbroken. He went to work at a restaurant and used the money he earned to buy her this bracelet to cover the scar.

What did Shen Lin say at that time?

—Ningning, wear this for now. In the future, I will definitely give you one that is a million times better than this.

At the time, she didn't know that Shen Lin was the down-on-his-luck eldest son of the Shen family, nor did she know that Shen Lin was serious about what he said.

At that time, she was completely devoted to Shen Lin. Seeing how hard he worked to do so much just to buy her this bracelet, she was deeply moved. From then on, she wore the bracelet on her wrist and never took it off again.

later……

The scar on her wrist was gone, and this bracelet became the only item that witnessed her secret relationship with Shen Lin.

Ye Xinning closed her eyes, which were sore and tired.

Things have changed, but people are no longer the same.

In the end, she was the only one who remembered everything, while the person who said those words had long forgotten everything from the past.

However, no matter how much time has passed, no matter how badly Shen Lin treats her now, she still can't forget the man from back then, who had her in his heart and eyes.

He once cherished her like a treasure.

He once risked his life to save her.

So, was she greedy?

Is it because what we once had was so wonderful that it hurts so much now?

...

When Ye Xinning returned home that evening, the Shen family's house was brightly lit, but only Shen Ting was sitting on the sofa chatting with her friends.

Seeing her go inside, Shen Ting nodded, "Sister-in-law is back."

Ye Xinning nodded at him, then realized that her reaction was too cold, so she added, "Have you eaten?"

"I've eaten, has your food been eaten, sister-in-law?"

Ye Xinning shook her head, "Not yet."

"You haven't eaten yet so late? I'll have the maid prepare something for you, sister-in-law."

Ye Xinning gently declined, "No need, I can make something simple myself." It's so late, there's no need to make a big fuss.

As Shen Ting's gaze swept back and forth over her, Ye Xinning immediately understood what he meant.

"You're doubting whether I can actually cook."

"My sister-in-law really doesn't seem to know how."

Ye Xinning smiled and said, "Then you sit down, I'll go cook some noodles, you can have some and try my cooking."

"But I've already eaten."

"It's alright, I'll just have it as a midnight snack," Ye Xinning said with a smile, walking towards the kitchen.

Shen Ting's curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to know what kind of food his sister-in-law, who he thought never lifted a finger, could make.

Ye Xinning was quick; she hadn't been in the kitchen long before she came out carrying two bowls of noodles.

"Shen Ting, it's time to eat."

Chen Ting put down her tablet and walked over.

Looking at the very appetizing beef noodles in front of her, Shen Ting exclaimed in surprise, "Sister-in-law, it looks delicious!"

Ye Xinning sat down and casually tied her hair up.

He gestured for Shen Ting to taste it, "See if this is the flavor you like?"

Shen Ting sat down, picked up her chopsticks, and took a bite. To her surprise, it was delicious.

His eyes sparkled with admiration. "Sister-in-law is amazing! I always thought that someone like you wouldn't know how to cook."

Ye Xinning chuckled softly, "I've lived abroad for so long. If I hadn't even mastered this basic survival skill, I probably would have starved to death overseas by now."

Shen Ting knew that Ye Xinning had spent a long time abroad, and thinking about the city where she had lived, she couldn't help but think of some things.

"Does your sister-in-law know her?"

Ye Xinning was slightly taken aback, and instantly knew who Shen Wen was talking about.

"She is Su Wan's sister, it's normal for us to know each other."

"Yes, I know my question was a bit pointless."

Ye Xinning looked at the bitterness on Shen Ting's lips and sighed inwardly. She knew that Shen Ting was still not over it, so she didn't continue the topic and make him feel bad.

"Eat."

She patted him on the shoulder, which was a way of comforting him.

Shen Ting hummed in agreement, lowered her head, and prepared to start eating.

Just then, a noise came from the doorway, attracting their attention.

The two looked towards the door; who else could it be but Shen Lin?

Ye Xinning glanced at it indifferently, then looked away, seemingly unaffected, and continued eating her noodles.

Shen Ting greeted him warmly, "Big brother is back."

Shen Lin walked over and stood in front of Shen Ting.

Lowering her gaze, she looked at Ye Xinning, who was eating intently, but spoke to Shen Ting, "Why are you only eating now?"

"No, I ate before, but my sister-in-law hasn't eaten yet. She cooked noodles for me herself."

Shen Lin: "Is that so?"