Zhan Jingting was stunned for a moment, but then his deep eyes quickly filled with ecstasy. He grabbed her slender waist and deepened the kiss!

The two kissed passionately, their hot tears flowing between their intertwined lips.

After a long while, when Qiao Wanwan was almost out of breath, she pushed him, and the man finally let go of her.

Zhan Jingting lowered his head, kissed the girl's forehead, and then kissed away the tears on her face.

Qiao Wanwan's tears were still flowing as she leaned into the man's arms.

"Wanwan, you promised me, right?"

Hearing the man's cautious question, Qiao Wanwan's tears flowed even more fiercely. She nodded vigorously, "Yes, I promise you, I won't let go anymore. No matter what others think, I will never let go again!"

Zhan Jingting held her tightly, wishing he could melt her into his very bones. "Okay, we'll never let go again!"

......

Cheng Zaozao was arranged to stay in a VIP ward, with dedicated caregivers and bodyguards.

"Sister, this place is too expensive, we can't afford it."

"Zaozao, this was arranged by Zhan Jingting, so don't feel guilty."

Cheng Zaozao winked mischievously, "Sis, you're in love, right?"

Qiao Wanwan blushed, "...I guess so."

"That's wonderful, sis! I'm so happy you've found love!" Cheng Zaozao cried tears of joy. "Now that someone is taking care of you, even if my illness can't be cured, I can leave this world in peace..."

"Zaozao, what nonsense are you talking about!" Qiao Wanwan said unhappily, "Don't say such things, I will definitely cure you."

"I dare not have such high hopes, but if I have a chance to get better, I want to repay my sister and Brother Lin Mo properly."

Qiao Wanwan nodded, "Yes, Zaozao is a good girl who knows how to repay kindness."

After settling Cheng Zaozao in, Qiao Wanwan left the ward and went to a ward upstairs.

"Wanwan?" Lin Mo was quite surprised to see her. "Weren't you on a plane to Paris?"

"Lin Mo, I'm not leaving." Qiao Wanwan stepped forward and said, "I've already settled Zaozao in, and I won't leave the capital."

Lin Mo was taken aback, then smiled. "It's for Zhan Jingting, isn't it?"

"How did you know?"

“During the two days you took care of me here, you called out Zhan Jingting’s name in your sleep every night. I knew then that you already had him in your heart.”

Qiao Wanwan was completely stunned. She never expected that she would call out Zhan Jingting's name in her dream!

"Lin Mo, I'm sorry, I wasted all your arrangements for me. Actually, I originally just wanted to send Zaozao abroad and settle him down before coming back. As for Zhan Jingting... he was an accident."

"Since it was an accident, it shouldn't have happened, right?" Lin Mo looked at her, puzzled. "Wanwan, Zhan Jingting isn't an ordinary person. You and he are from different worlds, do you understand?"

“I understand.” Qiao Wanwan bit her lower lip lightly. “I know that in many people’s eyes, I am not good enough for him.”

“Wanwan, I’ve never thought you’re unworthy of him. You’re wonderful, smart and kind. Even if you have a shameful past, I don’t care. That’s why I hope you go abroad, forget those unhappy things, and start over.” Lin Mo held her hand. “Wanwan, as long as you’re willing, I will always be with you.”

Qiao Wanwan's eyes widened. "What...what do you mean by that?"

"Can't you really tell that I like you?" Lin Mo smiled self-deprecatingly. "If it weren't for liking you, why would I have taken such good care of Zaozao all these years? If it weren't for liking you, I wouldn't have been heartbroken and gone abroad because you were getting engaged to Gu Xulin."

"But I never expected that my leaving would push you into someone else's arms. Wanwan, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have left. I shouldn't have left you alone in the capital to face all these schemes. Please give me another chance, okay?"

Qiao Wanwan hurriedly pushed his hand away, "Lin Mo, do you know what you're saying!"

"Of course I know!" Lin Mo said, enunciating each word clearly. "Qiao Wanwan, I said I like you. I don't care about anything else, I don't care about your past, I don't care what you become, I like you no matter what!"

Qiao Wanwan shook her head vigorously, "We are friends, just friends!"

"I've never considered you a friend!" Lin Mo clutched the wound on his shoulder. "Why would you think a friend would risk their life to take a bullet for you?"

Qiao Wanwan's mind was completely in turmoil. "No, that's not how it is. I didn't know you thought that way. If I had known, I..."

"How are you!" Lin Mo interrupted her. "Wanwan, don't say it. Don't be so cruel to me, okay?"

Qiao Wanwan tried to calm herself down. "Lin Mo, I'm sorry, I'm already married. I'm a married woman now. It's really inappropriate for you to say these things. You're a good person, and you'll definitely meet someone who's right for you."

"Wanwan, you don't need to give me the 'friend card,' I don't accept it." Lin Mo closed his eyes painfully, suppressing the pain in them. "It's okay, I'm willing to wait for you, because Zhan Jingting is not the right person for you. You'll soon find out that he's not suitable for you."

"Lin Mo, you're not calm right now. I'll pretend you never said those words. You should get some rest. I'm leaving now."

Lin Mo watched her retreating figure and gave a bitter laugh, "Wanwan, I will never give up on you..."

No sooner had Qiao Wanwan left than a young male doctor pushed in a cart, saying, "Time to change the dressing."

Lin Mo unbuttoned his shirt so he could change the dressing.

"I didn't realize you were such a romantic," the young doctor said with a faint smile. "She probably doesn't know that with your skills, you wouldn't have needed to take that bullet to escape unscathed. But it seems this self-inflicted injury didn't win her heart..."

Lin Mo lifted his eyelids, a layer of cold ruthlessness emanating from his usually gentle eyes. "She is mine."

The young doctor calmly changed his dressing. "She's now married to Zhan Jingting, the most formidable man in all of China. I advise you not to mess around. Women are everywhere."

Lin Mo slowly closed his eyes, repeating stubbornly and resolutely, "She's mine..."

......

On the way back to Wutong Bay, Qiao Wanwan was restless.

Who would have thought that Zhan Jingting's words hit the nail on the head, actually revealing that Lin Che liked her!

She couldn't understand it at all; what did Lin Mo like about her?

"What's wrong?" A man's deep, gentle voice came from beside her ear as her hand was held. "You don't look well. Are you worried about Cheng Zaozao?"

Qiao Wanwan collected her thoughts and turned to look at the man beside her. "It's alright, Zaozao is safe now, there's nothing to worry about."

"The bodyguards are all my men. They'll protect her well and make sure not even a fly can get near her." The man took her hand and kissed it. "Wanwan, promise me you won't hide anything from me."

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Okay."

After a long day of fussing, Qiao Wanwan went straight into the bathroom for a hot bath.

As her tired body gradually relaxed, Qiao Wanwan leaned against the edge of the bathtub, drifting off to sleep.

In a daze, she felt someone pull her out of the water...