Jiang Zhi sat alone by the window, the stillness of the night enveloping her, yet unable to soothe the turmoil within her. Ever since her divorce, her world had been shrouded in a haze, each fragment of memory like a thorny bramble, the slightest touch piercing her heart. Gazing out at the moonlight, her thoughts unbridled, tossing between past and present.
Shen Qingchen's actions during this period were like a double-edged sword, stirring ripples in her once tranquil heart. Initially, she dismissed the flowers, gifts, and silent acts of support as a momentary act of guilt, an attempt to compensate for the harm he had caused her with material things. However, as time passed, she began to sense a deeper emotion behind his persistence. He was no longer the aloof, cold-blooded CEO, but a man striving to win her back.
Every time her eyes met Shen Qingchen's, she could see the regret and deep affection in his eyes. This deep affection felt both familiar and strange to her. Familiar because they had once gazed so deeply into each other's hearts, yet strange because of the chasm of pain that stretched between them. Countless times in the night, she had asked herself, could she ever trust this man again? His past decision had destroyed their happiness like a storm. Could that wound ever truly heal?
Jiang Zhi recalled the sweet moments of their early marriage: morning strolls in the park, evenings hand in hand watching the sunset, and heartwarming moments of cooking together at home, laughing and playing. Back then, they had eyes only for each other, as if the world revolved around their love. But now, those beautiful memories have become the most painful part of her heart, and every time she recalls them, it's like rubbing salt into a newly healed wound.
She also knew that Shen Qingchen had his own difficulties. In that complex and dangerous family and business environment, every decision he made might be beyond his control. But isn't love supposed to be about mutual trust, mutual support, and facing difficulties together? He chose to bear it alone, ignoring her feelings, which made her struggle in pain for a long time.
At work, Jiang Zhi has always been a strong and independent woman. With her wisdom and medical skills, she earned the respect of colleagues and patients. Even during the difficult period following her divorce, she didn't let her career suffer. She poured all her energy into her work, trying to numb herself with busyness and forget the pain in her heart. However, in the quiet of the night, when the exhaustion of work faded, the loneliness and pain would surge back like a tide.
Faced with Shen Qingchen's attempts to win her back, she felt conflicted. On the one hand, she longed to return to their former happiness and reclaim the lost love. She knew she still loved him; that love hadn't vanished because of his hurt, but had simply been buried beneath the pain. On the other hand, every time she considered taking that leap and accepting his return, the painful scenes of their divorce would replay in her mind like a nightmare. She feared being hurt again, afraid that the walls she had so hard built would crumble again.
Jiang Zhi also tried to seek advice from friends, but everyone had different opinions. Some believed that Shen Qingchen's change was genuine and that she should give him a chance, after all, they had loved each other so much; while others worried that she would fall into pain again and advised her to think carefully. These different opinions made her even more confused. She knew that the final decision had to be made by herself.
By chance, Jiang Zhi met an elderly couple in the hospital. They supported each other. The grandfather was feeling unwell, but the grandmother remained patiently by his side, her eyes filled with love and concern. Their mutual support deeply touched Jiang Zhi. She couldn't help but think that if she and Shen Qingchen could overcome this difficult time, perhaps they, like this elderly couple, could have a long-lasting and steadfast love.
After countless days and nights of reflection and observation, Jiang Zhi finally made a decision. She decided to give Shen Qingchen a chance and let them start over. This decision was not made on impulse, but after repeatedly weighing her inner feelings and her expectations for the future. She knew it was a risk and might cause her pain again, but she was willing to be brave once for the love she once had and her yearning for happiness.
When she told Shen Qingchen her decision, her eyes flashed with a complex light. She looked at him, her tone firm but with a hint of trembling, and said: "Shen Qingchen, I have decided to give us a chance to start over. But you must know that the pain between us is not so easy to erase. We need time to slowly repair our feelings. I hope that this time, we can truly trust each other and no longer have any concealment or deception."
When Shen Qingchen heard Jiang Zhi's words, a hint of surprise and emotion flashed in his eyes. He held Jiang Zhi's hand tightly, as if afraid that she would disappear again, and said in a hoarse voice: "Zhizhi, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I know I have made unforgivable mistakes, but I will spend my whole life to make it up to you. I will cherish this opportunity and will not let you get hurt again."
In the days that followed, they began trying to get back together. They dined together, but the atmosphere at the table was somewhat awkward. The once lighthearted conversations seemed buried in the past, and they cautiously searched for new topics to break the deadlock. Every conversation felt like exploring uncharted territory, filled with both anticipation and a touch of nervousness.
When watching a movie, they sat in the dark cinema, very close to each other, but as if there was an invisible film between them. The plot of the movie flashed on the screen, there was laughter and touching, but their minds were not entirely on the movie. Jiang Zhi would occasionally secretly glance at Shen Qingchen, and seeing his focused profile, his heart was filled with mixed feelings. Shen Qingchen could also feel Jiang Zhi's gaze, he would turn his head and smile at her, with a hint of flattery and expectation in that smile.
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