Chapter 1
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After a passionate encounter, Su Hua lay in a sheen of fragrant sweat.
Gu Beixian, unlike his usual habit, did not go for a shower but instead wrapped his arms around her from behind, holding her tightly, as if wanting to fuse her into his being.
Su Hua felt herself melting in his embrace, her heart a whirl of unexpected delight, nervousness, excitement, and a touch of sorrow.
Three years of marriage, and this was the first time he had held her so.
She felt an overwhelming sense of being deeply loved.
Her heart pounded wildly, like a deer caught in headlights. She slowly turned, embracing him tightly, a sweet, beautiful smile gracing her face as if she had embraced the entire world.
They remained in that embrace for a long time.
Gu Beixian released her, dressed, and sat up, taking a cigarette box from the drawer. He expertly shook out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag.
White smoke swirled, blurring the sharp contours of his handsome face. His expression was unreadable, and he seemed lost in thought, oblivious to the cigarette burning close to his fingers.
Su Hua coughed lightly, “Didn’t you quit smoking long ago?”
Gu Beixian extinguished the cigarette, gazing deeply into her eyes. After a few seconds of silence, he said, “Su Hua, let’s separate.”
It was like a bolt from the blue!
Su Hua was stunned, her burning heart turning to ice in an instant.
With a pale face, she looked at him in a daze, her voice trembling, “Did I do something wrong?”
“No.”
“Then why do you want to part?”
“Luo Luo has returned. I’m sorry.”
Chu Luoluo, his ex-girlfriend.
Su Hua’s heart felt as if it was being torn apart. Three years of living together day and night, sharing the most intimate moments, could not compare to the return of that woman!
He did not love her; that was her greatest mistake.
A wave of disappointment, defeat, and sadness overwhelmed her. Su Hua bit her lip, her body stiff with tension.
With trembling hands, she began to dress, preparing to leave the bed.
Gu Beixian held her shoulder, his voice soft, “Where are you going?”
Su Hua fought back her tears, “To make breakfast.”
“You always did it before; today, let me do it. You rest a bit longer.” His voice was low and gentle.
Su Hua murmured an acknowledgment, lay down, and pulled the blanket over her damp eyes.
After he left, she got out of bed and ran into the bathroom, unable to hold back her tears any longer.
The tears flowed uncontrollably, like a broken string of pearls.
She never knew that loving someone could make her heart ache this much, as if a piece of her flesh was being carved out.
She was in such pain that she could barely stand, leaning against the wall, trembling as she cried.
After an unknown amount of time, Gu Beixian called her from downstairs for breakfast.
Su Hua responded, splashing cold water on her face repeatedly.
No matter how much she washed, her eyes remained red, bloodshot.
Downstairs, Gu Beixian stood waiting in the dining room.
Dressed impeccably in a tailored suit, his long legs straight beneath dark trousers, his whole demeanor exuded a refined and noble aura, radiating brilliance just by standing there.
Su Hua silently walked to the table and sat down.
Gu Beixian leaned slightly, noticing her reddened eyes, his gaze unusually gentle, “Have you been crying?”
Su Hua looked up, forcing a smile, “I accidentally got some face wash in my eyes; it will be fine soon.”
“Be careful next time, let’s eat.” Gu Beixian sat beside her, handing her the chopsticks.
Su Hua took them, lowering her eyes to look at his attractive fingers holding the chopsticks.
The sumptuous breakfast exuded a tempting aroma, but neither of them touched their food.
Never had a meal been so sad.
Half an hour later, the food remained untouched.
Su Hua put down her chopsticks, stood up, and softly said, “I’ll go pack my things.”
Gu Beixian’s grip on his chopsticks tightened slightly, “No rush.”
Su Hua gave a bitter smile. Was he expecting her to wait until she was kicked out?
She turned and went upstairs, throwing her belongings into the suitcase, packing for a long time. Finally, she zipped it shut and carried it downstairs.
Gu Beixian approached, reaching for her suitcase, “Let me.”
“No need.” Su Hua straightened her back and walked out.
Passing through the courtyard, she couldn’t help but feel emotional as she looked at the familiar flowers and trees. People are not plants, how could they be without feelings?
Three years, the so-called affection developed over time, turned out to be her one-sided sentiment.
She loved him so deeply, with passion and tenderness, but what was the use?
Let go, just let go.
They walked one after the other to the gate, where a car waited outside.
Gu Beixian handed her a check, “Thank you for your company these three years.”
Su Hua stood stubbornly, unsure whether to take it.
Gu Beixian stuffed the check into her suitcase, “Take it, you’ll need money for many things.”
“Alright.”
Su Hua responded dryly, looking up at him greedily, memorizing his beautiful lips, high nose, and handsome brows and eyes.
Recalling how he had covered her eyes with his gaze in bed, her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, the pain indescribable.
She thought, there must come a day in her life when she would finally stop loving him.
Three years? Ten years?
Perhaps a lifetime.
Falling in love seemed easy, but forgetting him was incredibly hard.
Gu Beixian looked at her for a while, then suddenly pulled her into his arms. His face was calm, but his eyes were turbulent, “In the future, life will be hard on your own. If you have any trouble, call me.”
Tears welled up and she swallowed them down. Su Hua said, “Alright.”
“The first two years I was not in good health and had a bad temper. I made you suffer.”
“It was alright.”
“Take care of yourself.”
“You too.” Su Hua slowly raised her hand, hugging him, holding on as if it was a final farewell.
Suddenly, she let go.
She pushed him away, quickly wiped her face, grabbed her suitcase, and turned to leave.
After a few steps, she heard Gu Beixian ask, “Who is A Yao?”
Her heart trembled slightly, her raised foot slowly lowered.
The past she had buried resurfaced like a tidal wave.
She was so distressed that she couldn’t speak.
She heard Gu Beixian say again, “He must be very important to you? I’m sorry for monopolizing you for three years. I wish you happiness.”
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