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Chapter 3171: Innocence 86
Dongyu suddenly let out a feather-like laugh that carried a sigh with it.
“Dont you… want to see me”
I didnt move.
I lifted my gaze to the door again, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldnt muster the courage to open it.
It had been eight years.
Dongyu, we havent seen each other for eight years, but Ive always been trapped in your world and never managed to escape.
How am I supposed to face you
Am I to confront your happiness and witness you holding the hand of another woman, walking down the aisle of the church, taking your vow of lifetime commitment before the priest
Time had not only worn down our youth, it had also worn down the courage of my youth.
It was hard for me to imagine how I used to hold him, forced a kiss on him, coerced him into loving me, and even brazenly asked him if I could break the bond of our ties to be with him, if I let the blood out of my body.
Ridiculous.
Laughable.
Childish, naive.
Thinking back, I could only sigh.
And now, the love of my life was right outside the door, but I couldnt muster up the courage to open the door to greet him.
Should I hold his hand, smiling like a flower, and tell him, “Brother, Im home! I havent seen you for eight years.
How are you”
“Congratulations, youre getting married! From now on, I have to work hard at it too!”
Should this be the way
Must it be so cruel
To have to smile in response to cruelty was probably the cruelest thing.
More than anything, I wanted to ask him, Dongyu, do you really love her
That girl by the name of Anning.
Is she the girl that you once said you would meet one day The girl that youd come to know, understand and spend the rest of your life with
I sat on the bed in silence.
Then through the door, I heard my mothers voice.
“Dongyu, Xiachun has just returned and shes still a little unfamiliar! Besides, she must be tired from the long journey.
Let her have a good rest in her room first.
Well have a proper gathering tonight!”
I could hear the sound of Dongyus deep breathing.
“Okay.”
Their footsteps faded.
I stood up and went to the door.
I opened it surreptitiously and peered through the crack in the door.
I caught a fleeting glimpse of his back.
He was dressed in a smart looking suit, tall and lean, his jet black hair was neatly trimmed.
At a glance, he had the air of a mature man.
I shut the door again and locked it, feeling like I was running away from reality!
Later that afternoon, a knock on the door woke me.
As I sat up in bed, I heard my mother calling out, “Xiachun, are you hungry”
I didnt respond.
My father added, “Dongyu has already gone out with Anning.
He still has some matters to attend to.
The wedding is tomorrow, so he has to attend to the more pressing matters.
Hell only be back tonight.”
Only then did I get up and open the door.
I saw Mom and Dad standing outside.
They exchanged glances.
“I was afraid that youd be hungry, so I kept some food for you.
Shall I heat it up for you”
I nodded.
While we were eating, my mother suddenly handed me a business card.
I took it, looking puzzled.
“Whats the matter Dont you remember Su Qi”
I looked at the calling card.
It carried the print “General Manager of Nanjie Network Technology Co., Ltd.: Su Qi”.
A rare smile appeared on my face.
“Su Qi He started a company”
My mother nodded and was relieved to see me smile.
“Yes! After graduation, he started his own business.”
“Oh…”
“He told me to let him know if youre back.
I thought that I might as well give you his name card so that you can call him yourself!”
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