Chapter 112 Two Hearts United (The Young Couple Finally Meets)
Lu Zhaoxue's heart skipped a beat, and her body swayed involuntarily.
As Chu Siheng slowly approached, the face etched deep in her memory became even clearer.
Especially her eyes, which had once been shrouded in gloom, were now as bright as stars, so clear that they reflected Lu Zhaoxue's flustered state.
It is Chu Siheng.
It's Siheng!
Lu Zhaoxue's breathing was a little unsteady, and her fingertips clenched unconsciously, her knuckles turning white.
She lowered her eyes, her voice trembling noticeably, like a petal about to fall in the wind:
"Siheng, you... why are you here?"
Chu Siheng stood a step away from her, his gaze so intense it almost melted Lu Zhaoxue.
He hadn't looked at her like this in so long.
Time seemed to have been exceptionally kind to Lu Zhaoxue; her features remained beautiful, though a hint of sadness lingered between her brows.
Chu Siheng felt a sharp pain in his chest.
"I wanted to come see you." His voice was low and hoarse, filled with a longing that had been suppressed for a long time.
Lu Zhaoxue raised her eyes and timidly looked into Chu Siheng's eyes. The world that was once shrouded in darkness was now full of light.
"Your eyes... have they recovered?" Lu Zhaoxue's tone held an incredulous anticipation.
"Yes, it's all better now." Chu Siheng nodded, his gaze fixed on her.
He didn't want to miss any subtle expression on Lu Zhaoxue's face.
The slight redness in Lu Zhaoxue's eyes, her trembling figure, and her hesitant expression all pained him deeply.
He longed to hold her in his arms immediately, to make up for all the years he had neglected her.
Lu Zhaoxue's cheeks flushed slightly as Chu Siheng stared at her so openly.
She gently avoided his gaze, and spoke hesitantly, her voice weak:
"Siheng, about what happened before... do you still resent me?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Zhaoxue immediately lowered her head, her long eyelashes drooping down to conceal the unease in her eyes.
She clenched her fists tightly at her sides, her nails almost digging into her palms, and a sharp, tingling pain shot through her chest.
Chu Siheng's words back then were like a thorn, deeply embedded in her heart.
Silence filled the air, and there was no response from Chu Siheng for a long time.
Lu Zhaoxue's heart sank little by little...
He still resented her in the end, didn't he...?
Just as she was feeling disheartened and turned around, a pair of strong arms suddenly wrapped tightly around her from behind.
The familiar scent that belonged only to Chu Siheng enveloped her.
Chu Siheng's strength wasn't too great, but it carried an irresistible gentleness as he steadily pulled her into his arms.
Lu Zhaoxue froze, her face filled with astonishment.
She hadn't expected Chu Siheng to suddenly do such a thing, and her body tensed up instinctively, but gradually relaxed when she felt the warmth in Chu Siheng's arms.
Chu Siheng rested his chin on the top of her head, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He did resent her after that day.
She resented that she still chose Chu Huaiyu, and resented that she abandoned him.
[Chu Siheng: The reason I hate you so much is because I think you never loved me, Xue (﹏ )]
But after calming down, Chu Siheng was left with only endless regret.
Chu Huaiyu is ruthless and vicious by nature, and now that he is an emperor, his methods are naturally even more ruthless and forceful.
How could Lu Zhaoxue, a weak woman, possibly do anything to him?
He secretly mocked his own narrow-mindedness and impulsiveness.
It was clearly his failure to protect Ah Xue, which dragged her into this power struggle between brothers.
It was clearly his incompetence that caused her to suffer so much injustice, so what right did he have to resent her?
From beginning to end, she was a victim of their power struggle; they were the ones who wronged her.
"Ah Xue, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."
Chu Siheng's voice was choked with sobs, and his warm breath brushed against Lu Zhaoxue's ear.
"I don't blame you. It's not your fault. It's my fault. I failed to protect you... It's all my fault."
At this moment, Lu Zhaoxue's pent-up grievances and longings, accumulated over many years, completely burst forth the instant she heard Chu Siheng's words.
Lu Zhaoxue's tears fell without warning, landing on the back of Chu Siheng's hand.
Her body trembled slightly uncontrollably, and suppressed sobs escaped from her throat, filled with endless sorrow.
Chu Siheng felt her trembling and felt even more heartache for her.
He loosened his grip on Lu Zhaoxue slightly, turned her around to face him, and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his fingertips.
His movements were as gentle as if he were treating the most beloved woman in the world, as if he were afraid that he would hurt her if he used the slightest force.
But Lu Zhaoxue's tears were like pearls from a broken string, and she could never stop wiping them away.
Chu Siheng leaned down and kissed away the tears at the corners of Lu Zhaoxue's eyes, his warm lips gently landing on her cheek.
One gentle kiss after another, like soothing a wounded fawn, tender and lingering.
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Zhaoxue's crying gradually subsided.
She raised her head, her wet eyes gazing at Chu Siheng.
Her eyes were red-rimmed, and there were still wet tears on her eyelashes, making her look pitiful.
Looking at her like this, Chu Siheng couldn't help but chuckle softly, his eyes full of doting affection.
He reached out and brushed the stray strands of hair from her forehead, asking solemnly:
"Ah Xue, have you forgiven me now?"
Forgive me for the impulsive words I uttered out of jealousy, forgive my foolishness, forgive my absence all these years.
Looking at the sincerity and guilt in his eyes, Lu Zhaoxue gently shook her head.
Her voice was hoarse from crying, but unusually clear as she said, "I never blamed you..."
She never blamed him.
Over the years of separation and misunderstanding, she had hated Chu Huaiyu's coercion and resented the tricks of fate, but she had never truly blamed Chu Siheng.
Because she knew that his pain was perhaps no less than hers.
Upon hearing this, Chu Siheng's pupils suddenly lit up, and an indescribable joy welled up in his heart.
He was about to speak, wanting to tell Lu Zhaoxue about his longing over the years.
Lu Zhaoxue suddenly stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed his lips fiercely.
PS:
[Please give me a five-star review since I got up so early to write this chapter, okay? T_T]
I spend ages polishing the plot every day to write a single chapter, and I also have to deal with some misogynistic and mindless negative comments. I'm really at my wit's end...
Originally, this was also written out of love; there are so few books on the market that truly depict the "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario and are genuinely agonizing for the male protagonist...
So please give me some motivation and write a five-star book review!
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