"I feel guilty, heartbroken, and remorseful about Meng Wanning. The terrible things she went through were caused by those who came to celebrate my birthday. I will never let go of any of those who hurt her, as long as they are still alive! But I may carry this guilt for the rest of my life. If she had come back a year earlier, I might have pursued her without hesitation."
Song Yunzheng curled his lips into a bitter smile. "But fate is cruel. I've met you. You're already here." He pointed to his heart.
“There are many things in this world that we can’t control. I don’t want to owe anyone, especially her. So, from now on, I will help her in her life and work. I will do my best to help her whenever she needs it. Consider it an atonement. I don’t want to be with you while still carrying the emotional debt from the past.”
If he hadn't seen Lin Yue's confusion and helplessness, he probably wouldn't have said those words. He wasn't good at expressing his feelings or his past; he was only used to proving things through his actions.
Lin Yue suddenly turned and hugged his neck tightly. The emotions she had suppressed all day finally found an outlet. She held him tightly, as if trying to melt into his body. However, before she could speak, tears streamed down her face like a burst dam. "I...I...I'm just scared..."
Song Yunzheng held her tightly, feeling the small body trembling slightly in his arms. He gently patted her back tenderly, as if comforting a child, "Sweetie, don't be afraid. I can handle everything. Trust me, okay?"
Lin Yue understood everything he said, but she was afraid—afraid that he would never be able to let go of Meng Wanning, afraid that his guilt would turn into other feelings.
Lin Yue looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears, "You're my husband, aren't you?"
Song Yunzheng affectionately pinched her cheek. "Yes, it will only be yours."
"Honey, I'll be there for you no matter what you do. Don't shoulder everything alone; sharing the burden is what makes a couple, right?"
"right."
"I will definitely study hard, not cause you any trouble, and not let you worry about me."
Song Yunzheng cupped her face, affectionately nuzzled the tip of her nose, and said, "You don't need to make any changes. You just need to be happy and be yourself. Of course, studying hard is something you must do, and I believe you can do it."
Lin Yue nodded with a smile on her face.
Then, their passionate lips met, and Lin Yue wrapped her arms around his neck, returning his kiss with fervor.
Song Yunzheng's large hand gently caressed her waist. Feeling her chin-sized waist under his palm, he couldn't help but frown. This girl was too thin. He had to find a way to fatten her up. Being pretty was secondary; he wanted her to be healthy.
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When Meng Wanning got home, she flung Amy's hand away and glared at her fiercely, "Why did you tell them those things! Why did you reopen my wounds!"
"Why?" Amy squinted and slowly walked up to her, scoffing, "Do you think he'll turn around and see you if you keep following Song Yunzheng around like a little shadow like you did in college? Do you think you can get back together with him as long as you come back? Wanwan! Wake up, he's married now, and he's not the same person he was twelve years ago."
"Shut up!" Meng Wanning shouted, clenching her fists, her chest heaving violently.
"Didn't you try to ask him out? Did he even respond? Can't you see clearly? If you don't tell him what happened and don't take advantage of his guilt towards you, do you think you have a chance to get close to him? People are fickle, and besides, he's never loved you as much as you think!"
The last few words were almost a scream from Amy, her eyes filled with sorrow, her heart breaking as if pierced by a thousand needles. "Why can't you look back at the people behind you?" She dared not say those words. If she were to tear down that barrier, their relationship would be like a kite with a broken string, beyond even being friends…
Meng Wan closed her eyes tightly for a moment, then slowly opened them again. "From now on, don't interfere in my affairs." After saying that, she walked into the bedroom without looking back. With a "bang," the sound of the door closing was like a heavy hammer, striking Amy's heart hard.
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