Sometimes, I just want to be alone and zone out, knowing well that my mood will turn sour, yet I still choose to stay there quietly by myself.

Some people, even when they don’t have to choose to separate, are compelled to let go.

"Zhang Yichen, do you really think that by treating me like this, your wife will stay with you forever? You’re wrong. Your wife has been using you all along; she never loved you. She’s only with you for money. What makes you think he would truly spend a lifetime with you?" Chen Gang shouted at the backs of the departing couple, unwillingly accepting that the love he fought so hard for would come to this. He couldn’t stand the idea that the girl he had waited for all these years would give up on him for this man. Could it be that, in their eyes, he was really so worthless?

Ran Zhihan heard Chen Gang’s words, and her heart finally understood—all the words her husband had said were true. This man was only trying to win her over for his own use, for in the end, she was just being used.

As Ran Zhihan walked ahead, she looked up at her husband. His face showed no expression at all, and she couldn’t figure out his mindset. Perhaps he was happy, or maybe saddened. This wife of his had ultimately done something that made her heartbroken, yet she had no way to salvage the situation.

Zhang Yichen seemed to understand Ran Zhihan’s inner conflict, but he also didn’t know what to say. Ultimately, he made mistakes too, yet he couldn’t comprehend why his wife would betray him. Could it be that her husband was truly insignificant in her eyes? Could she be so easily swayed by sweet words from others?

"If you want to say something, say it. There’s no need to keep looking at me with that hesitant expression. That look annoys me now. You’ve always been like this, and I’ve always tried to ease things when you hesitated to speak. But today, I won’t be the same. You’ve already hurt me, so just say what you have to without deceiving me with your evasive responses."

"I know today’s incident is my fault. I’m aware of how much it pains you, but can you trust me? I didn’t mean for this to happen. I wanted nothing more than to live peacefully with you, but I never thought it would get so tough. I couldn’t foresee it doing this to me. Perhaps it’s hard for you to accept, but my heart is just as pained by this."

I admit that previously my actions always saddened and troubled you. I often didn’t think of your feelings. Now, I’ve truly changed. I’m no longer living as freely as I did; everything revolves around you.

Because I want to live with you forever. Maybe you see my words just as deceitful promises now, but one day you’ll realize everything I’ve said today is true. I will prove every word I say with my actions, and they are absolutely genuine thoughts from the deepest parts of my heart, not deceitful lies.

I know I’m in no position to ask for your forgiveness, nor can I expect you to overlook this as if it never happened. It’s impossible, and even my own heart finds this repulsive, let alone you.

I understand that no one could accept this happening to them, especially a man. You loved me so much, yet I’ve betrayed that love for someone else, damaging our happiness. How could your heart not hurt? Today, you didn’t expose my every mask in front of everyone just because of our son. I truly hope you can give me another chance and not judge me for this one incident. I’m not someone without shame!" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Actually, you didn’t need to say these things to me today. Whatever you were like in the past, the person you are now, I don’t recognize anymore. I won’t naively believe your every word like I did before. Whatever you say must be proven by your own actions. Because the things you’ve done are unimaginable, and I can’t believe you could ever do such things—how can I forget that night you snuck out to meet him? I’ll never understand your thoughts when you learned of this incident."

Ran Zhihan knew in her heart that trust between them probably couldn’t be easily restored. Her trust in her husband has dwindled to nothing; he wouldn’t just believe or be wholeheartedly devoted to her like before. He’s refraining from divorce only because of their son; he doesn’t want to upset their son or his grandfather. But he hadn’t realized all of this was out of her sheer helplessness.

Chen Gang was in the warehouse, recalling the expressions of his beloved woman. He hadn’t foreseen that she would choose not to believe him after all. He feared nothing, not even risking his life, as long as she could believe in him a little. Yet, her final decision cruelly slapped him in the face.

No matter the extent he went for his beloved woman, she would never trust him—the suspicious look in her eyes would haunt him forever. He couldn’t bear the pain it inflicted, nor could he turn back time to prevent it from occurring.

He decided that, since he couldn’t have what he wanted, others wouldn’t get it either.

Why should he wait abroad for all those years, painstakingly studying and returning home, only to be met with such ultimate betrayal from his beloved woman...

Who understands that when love departs, one must be willing to let go? Only then can both be happy, and both can find joy!