Chapter 245 Tell Her the Whole Truth
Si Yuan's expression gradually froze, and her face turned even paler than Song Yan's for a moment.
The sense of conviction and trust in Jiang Wang that had been painstakingly built up over the past few days instantly crumbled again with Song Yan's two sentences.
What do you mean by raising them together?
What do you mean, "You've been with him for five years"?
Si Yuan shook her head, trying to stop Song Yan from continuing.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't say another word!"
Seeing her like this, Song Yan knew she must have taken his words to heart; she was wavering…
He coughed twice, which aggravated his wound, causing him to wince in pain, but he still insisted on continuing, "I'm not lying. Xiaoyuan, think about it carefully. I'm your brother, I'm your real brother. Do you really want to believe his one-sided story? A child can't prove anything. If you don't believe me, you can go and ask Xiaozhou to see if I've been with you the whole time."
Hearing footsteps outside, Song Yan knew Jiang Wang would be back soon. He concluded, "He's afraid you'll remember the past, afraid you'll come back to me. Xiao Yuan, just remember, I'll always be your brother..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the ward door was pushed open.
Jiang Wang appeared at the door. He had just finished giving his statement to the police, and there was still an unlit cigarette between his fingers. He casually tossed it into his pocket as he entered.
Smoking is not allowed in the hospital, and Si Yuan doesn't like the smell of smoke, so the cigarette was just a polite gesture.
He didn't immediately notice Si Yuan's abnormality; his gaze first fell on Song Yan on the hospital bed.
Seeing that the person was awake, Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, his tone full of sarcasm: "You should thank me for being alive."
Song Yan's face instantly darkened. He looked at Jiang Wang and said with equal sarcasm, "Thank you for suing me?"
"That's what you deserve."
Doesn't resorting to kidnapping and imprisonment come at a price?
Jiang Wang was too lazy to waste any more words with Song Yan, and even felt that bringing Si Yuan to see him was a favor to him. He turned around, took Si Yuan's hand, and said, "Let's go."
Si Yuan's fingers were icy cold. The moment Jiang Wang grasped them, she instinctively flinched, but didn't pull away.
Her mind was still reeling from Song Yan's words, a complete mess. She could only mechanically follow Jiang Wang forward, without looking back at Song Yan.
The two walked to the hospital building. Jiang Wang opened the car door and asked Si Yuan to get in, but Si Yuan did not move.
Jiang Wang then realized something was wrong. From the moment they left until now, Si Yuan hadn't said a single word.
He looked down at their clasped hands; Si Yuan's hands were unusually cold.
When I looked up again, I saw her looking lost in thought.
Jiang Wang's face immediately furrowed with worry: "What's wrong?"
Si Yuan raised her head and looked into Jiang Wang's eyes, where her own image was clearly reflected. But she couldn't tell whose words were true and whose were false.
The questions that had been building up inside finally burst forth: "Jiang Wang, can I trust you?"
The river flowed stagnantly.
At that moment, he instantly guessed that Song Yan must have said something he shouldn't have in the ward.
He frowned: "Did he say something to you?"
Si Yuan's gaze didn't waver; she looked directly at Jiang Wang: "So you're afraid of what he'll say to me?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang understood everything. He wondered why Song Yan would be willing to stage such a childish suicide act.
It wasn't for Bo Siyuan's sympathy at all, but to drive a wedge between him and Siyuan. Only by failing in his suicide attempt would he have a chance to see Siyuan and say those words.
He thought it would be like five years ago, where a few words would be enough to separate them. He thought it would be just like five years ago...
No, not anymore.
Jiang Wang won't do it this time.
Song Yan did indeed conceal those things from Si Yuan.
He was afraid that Si Yuan would be sad, and even more so because he didn't know how to explain that the breakup was indeed his fault.
But he now realizes that running away is the most useless thing to do; he will have to face it sooner or later.
Instead of waiting for Song Yan to expose everything and put them in a passive position, it's better to explain everything clearly yourself.
Jiang Wang suddenly spoke, uttering a name that made Si Yuan freeze: "Do you still remember Lin Shuangyu?"
Of course Si Yuan remembered Lin Shuangyu, that woman's name. How could she forget it?
Lin Shuangyu bullied her, humiliated her, held her secrets, and brought her all the pain. Just thinking of that woman made Si Yuan's breathing quicken, and a layer of fear rose in her eyes.
Jiang Wang knew she would be scared, so he hugged her tightly and said in a low voice, "I'll take you to see her. She's vicious, but she won't lie. She'll tell you the whole truth."
Si Yuan flinched: "Where...is she?"
Jiang Wang slowly spoke: "Another detention center."
Detention center?
Lin Shuangyu was also detained?
Si Yuan crawled out of Jiang Wang's arms, looking at him in disbelief, eager to know the reason.
“Lin Shuangyu has committed far more crimes than you can imagine,” Jiang Wang added. “Moreover, Song Yan witnessed everything she did to you back then, and in many ways, he even tacitly approved of it. The brother you thought you had never truly protected you.”
This is the umpteenth time Si Yuan has been shocked today.
She remembered the hurt Lin Shuangyu had caused her, how Song Yan would always appear in time to comfort and protect her, and the support she once thought she had... So it was all a lie all along?
Si Yuan swayed, and if Jiang Wang hadn't caught her in time, she would have almost lost her balance, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
This is what chills her to the bone.
But Jiang Wang's voice was very warm.
"Siyuan, let's go home."
Jiang Wang reached out and wiped away her tears: "I'll tell you everything."
Si Yuan let Jiang Wang help her into the car, started the engine, and drove away from the hospital.
As soon as they got home, Jiang Wang took Si Yuan's hand and went straight to the bedroom.
He had Si Yuan sit on the edge of the bed, while he squatted down in front of her, looking up into her eyes: "From now on, I will tell you everything, without hiding a single word."
Si Yuan nodded, indicating he was ready.
That night, Jiang Wang told Si Yuan everything, including how Lin Shuangyu hurt Si Yuan because of Song Yan, how Song Yan lost her and tried to win her back or even sow discord, and then their marriage, separation, and reunion. He didn't hide a single thing.
Si Yuan listened to every word, and her tears flowed more and more as the conversation progressed.
It turns out they were only two weeks away from their wedding; it turns out they were so deeply in love back then…
Jiang Wang felt a sharp pain in his heart when he saw her sad appearance.
He reached out and grasped her hand tightly, then slowly knelt down on one knee in front of her.
He raised his head, looked into Si Yuan's eyes, and said with sincere sincerity, "Si Yuan, I know I made a lot of mistakes in the past. I know I shouldn't have acted impulsively and shouldn't have let you bear so much alone."
“But I swear to you, this time, I have absolutely nothing to hide.”
"I can't change what happened in the past, but I will make sure that it never happens again."
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