"My Lord, I've always felt like the happiest woman in the world. Because I have you, your love fills my world with joy and warmth." Wan'er's voice was tinged with a slight excitement, and her eyes held a sense of peace and contentment.

The Duke held her hand tightly, his expression filled with intense love. He pulled her into his arms, gently kissed the corner of her mouth, and licked away the cream beside her.

"Wan'er, promise me you won't leave me again. I will always protect you and make you happy forever."

"Your happiness is my only wish." His voice was full of determination and commitment.

"Okay! I promise you!"

The two sat in the restaurant, enjoying the sunshine outside the window and the tranquility brought by nature.

The chirping of birds and the rustling of trees filled the air, becoming a warm and intimate background music for the two of them.

"My lord, you are the most important person in my life, and the closest person to me in this world. You didn't look at me with any strange eyes, otherwise I would have been heartbroken to death," Wan'er whispered, her eyes glistening with tears.

Junjue gently brushed her hair with his fingers and said softly, "Wan'er, how could I look at you with strange eyes? I love you and cherish you too much to ask."

Remember, your happiness is my happiness, and your sorrow is my sorrow. We will always support each other and overcome every difficulty and setback.

"Yes! I understand!" Wan'er said, her voice choked with emotion, tears welling up in her eyes.

Their love permeated the air, like a warm current enveloping them.

As time passed, Junjue and Wan'er's love grew deeper and stronger. They faced future challenges hand in hand, striving to heal each other's wounds.

They deeply understand that beauty is not merely about appearance, but also about inner radiance and resilience. Love, forever shining brightly in their hearts, illuminates their path forward.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's finish eating and go out!" Wan'er didn't want to be so sad, nor did she want to continue thinking about the past.

Now that the world is slowly recovering, she just wants to enjoy the present with her boyfriend.

Five years later, the Lord finally found Shangguan Wan'er, the vice-captain.

After the two finished eating in their room in the morning, Junjue led the disfigured Wan'er to greet her teammates.

When the two arrived at the center of the hall and saw that all their teammates had arrived, the Duke greeted everyone:

"Teammates, this is my girlfriend, and also your vice-captain. I have finally found her."

Wan'er felt a little nervous when she saw her teammates in front of her.

She has always hidden her face, afraid to reveal it to the public, lest she cause trouble or disgust to others.

I'm not wearing a mask anymore, which I haven't worn in a long time, nor am I wearing a hat that covers me up completely.

She decided to face life bravely from now on, and her teammates were the first step she took in mustering her courage to do so.

She glanced at Junjue standing beside her. He smiled, reached out and patted her back, and whispered, "Wan'er, don't be nervous. I will always be with you!"

"Um!"

Wan'er mustered her courage and greeted the group of people beside her:

"Hello everyone, my name is Shangguan Wan'er, and I am also your captain's girlfriend. Please take good care of me in the future."

The seven teammates on the sofa—Di Zhantian, Dongfang Ao, Su Ye, Ye Yuan, Yue Ying, Yue Chi, and Chen Fan—shook up when they saw the vice-captain's ferocious and terrifying face.

When I saw the left side of the vice-captain's face, crisscrossed with pockmarks and twisted to the point of being distorted, I thought of the video I had seen of the vice-captain being brutally abused, and a pang of heartache flashed in my eyes.

Seeing her like this now breaks my heart.

A hint of heartache flickered in their eyes.

So they all went up to say hello!

Di Zhantian stepped forward and said softly, "Vice Captain, it's great to see you back." He extended his hand and shook hands with Wan'er.

Dongfang Ao walked up to her and nodded politely, "Vice Captain, welcome back."

"Captain, we've been waiting for you for so long. It's so good to see you back."

Looking at Wan'er's face, Su Ye felt an indescribable heartache. He said softly, "Vice Captain, we are all very happy that you are back."

We've always known about you, and we've always hoped you'd come back.

Ye Yuan clenched his fists and said calmly, "Wan'er, you are our vice-captain. No matter what you become, we will support you."

Yue Ying silently walked to Shangguan Wan'er's side, gently held Wan'er's scarred hand, and said with tears welling up in her eyes:

"Vice Captain, I'm sorry. If it weren't for us back then, you wouldn't have become like this."

We know you've been through a lot, and we feel so guilty. It's so good to see you back.

Wan'er patted Yue Ying's shoulder and said softly, "It's okay, it's not your fault, it's my own fault for being so stupid."

Yue Chi looked at Wan'er, his eyes glistening with tears. He said, "Vice Captain, my siblings and I are very grateful to you. You have always been our role model."

It's so good to see you back. We will always support you and make up for the hurt we caused you.

Chen Fan stood at the very back, his eyes filled with determination and support as he looked at Wan'er. "Vice Captain, welcome back."

We will always support you, and we will fight alongside you.

Wan'er's eyes welled up with tears as she heard her teammates' words of comfort and encouragement.

They did not feel disgusted or repulsed by her appearance; on the contrary, they gave her tremendous warmth and support.

"Thank you all for your concern and support, thank you for not disliking me. We will fight side by side from now on."

She was deeply moved, her heart filled with gratitude and determination.

From then on, Wan'er's position in the team became more secure, and she felt the trust and care of her teammates.

Every time she faced the enemy, she could feel the unwavering support and protection of her teammates behind her.

Five years of separation did not weaken the team's cohesion; on the contrary, it brought them closer together.

They share common beliefs and goals, and together they protect this land, unafraid of any enemies or difficulties.

Wan'er, too, transformed from someone abandoned by society into a brave, fearless, and indomitable vice-captain.

She always had a smile on her lips because she knew she would never be alone in this team.

"Wan'er, I told you, they've been waiting for you all along!"

"As long as you take that first step bravely, you'll reap unexpected rewards," the Duke said softly.

"I didn't expect everyone to be so eager for my return. I will try my best to get along with everyone from now on!" Wan'er nodded in response.

She never expected that her courage to face this moment would bring her such a great reward, and she was truly happy.