"Are you sure you want to go through with the hypnosis surgery? The cost is severe, you may forget everyone!"

Shen Youning lightly nodded, "Can you help me make an appointment with the doctor? Give me one more month to consider."

Liang Muzhou sighed lightly, "Everyone knows that Sijin is deeply in love with you, he would go crazy if he knew what you are planning to do."

As though to affirm his statement, Shen Youning's phone immediately vibrated twice, a text message from Sijin:

"Baby, when are you coming back?"

"I had Aunt Zhou prepare all your favourite dishes, I'm sure you'll love it."

A sharp pain pierced through Shen Youning’s heart.

Sijin did show much love for her, but his love was divided between two women.

Just moments ago, Sijin, who had sent affectionate messages, walked past the window with a girl clinging onto him flirtatiously. As she planted a kiss on his cheek, his gaze was full of indulgence.

Shen Youning also had matching couple clothes with him, which were left to gather dust at home after they graduated.

Sijin, using inconvenience as an excuse, had never worn it again.

Now, he was wearing matching clothes with another girl. To anyone who looked, they seemed like a loving couple.

Liang Muzhou also followed her gaze and looked over, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Shen Youning rubbed her mobile screen, lifted her head, and looked directly into the eyes of Liang Muzhou:

"Please make an appointment for me, I'm counting on you."

Liang Muzhou nodded silently, promising to find a reputable doctor to help Shen Youning escape from her arranged marriage.

The mobile phone on the table continued to vibrate. Picking it up, Shen Youning saw that the messages were still from Si Jin.

"Sweetheart, why aren't you responding to my messages?"

"Did you not see them, or are you busy? Do you need me to pick you up?"

With an expressionless face, Shen Youning typed a few words on the screen:

"No need."

The moment the message was sent, Si Jin dialled her number, his tone both anxious and worried:

"What do you mean by 'no need'? Are you in some kind of trouble?"

"Ningning, where are you? I'll come and get you."

Knowing it was futile to refuse, Shen Youning gave him the address of a mall far away.

Si Jin's tone relaxed somewhat:

"Wait for me, I'm on my way!"

After bidding farewell to Liang Muzhou, Shen Youning sat alone in a coffee shop.

She gazes outside through the one-way glass, focused and serious, at the two people out there.

The girl seemed to say something in a pitiful tone, enticing Si Jin to placate and embrace her, placing a tender kiss on her forehead.

The two exchanged a passionate French kiss by the street.

Si Jin's ears turned a bashful red, a harbinger of his affections.

Not too long after, unable to take it anymore, he led the girl into a luxurious hotel.

As their silhouettes vanish at the hotel entrance, Shenyuning lowers her head and sends Si Jin a message:

"Could you please hurry up, I am a bit tired."

The message fell on deaf ears, with no reply for a long time.

When she calls, Si Jin's phone is already switched off.

Shenyuning stands there, upright like a string pulled taut to its limits, always hanging on the edge of breaking.

She was suddenly seized by a stabbing pain, as if her heart was being wrenched, the fact that her fiancé had cheated on her felt like a sharp hook, drilling into her heart word by word, until she was bleeding profusely.

Three hours later, the outside begins to fill with the howling cold wind, and the thunder rolls, with heavy rainfall.

It is not until the mall has closed, that Si Jin rushes over.

Seeing Shenyuning's calm face, he breathed a sigh of relief, he starts to speak, full of regret:

"I'm sorry, something sudden came up at work, so it took me a while to get here."

He turned on the heater and started playing Shen Youning's favorite songs through the music app.

Warm air wafted in, carrying a lingering, fishy smell.

No wonder he was three hours late, not only did the hotel reek but even this car was filled with the scent of desire.

Shen Youning rolled down the window, letting the rain splash in and dilute the unpleasant odor.

"Do you smell that? There's an awful stench in the car."

Si Jin shook his head, despite the paleness creeping over his face, he asked with concern:

"Are you feeling carsick? I don't smell anything."

While speaking, he rolled down the other window as well, a gesture that seemed gentle but was actually filled with panic.

Si Jin's infidelity was already hinted at.

A few days ago, a friend had sent several text messages to Shen Youning.

"Ning Ning, Si Jin has been restless lately, you should keep a close eye on this woman."

The woman in the photo was pretty and dressed plainly.

Shen Youning didn't take it seriously.

She knew Si Jin loved her.

When Shen Youning was fifteen, she had the misfortune of falling off a cliff. It was Si Jin who risked his life to save her from the bottom of the cliff.

He faced the threat of beasts, sought out food and water for her, built up a bonfire to dry their clothes, all the while awaiting rescue.

Using her life as testament, Si Jin had proved that she was the person he was willing to guard till the end of his life.

To fall in love with someone else? Absolutely impossible.

Until the day Si Jin started coming home late for the first time.

When he returned home drunk, his eyes were filled with an irrevocable exhaustion.

"The company should really fire these good-for-nothings! They can't even handle a tiny matter correctly."

"Especially that Jiang Shi Yi, such an absolute idiot."

Shen You Ning's actions of cooking up a sobering soup for Si Jin paused for a moment.

After much hesitation, she hired a private detective to investigate, revealing everything.

And this investigation, utterly chilled her heart.

Three months ago, while she'd gone on a trip with her girlfriends, Si Jin had almost had a car accident. It was Jiang Shi Yi who stood in front of him, saving his life.

Without a second thought, Si Jin sent his secretary to the hospital and accompanied her throughout.

In the beginning, Si Jin maintained the appropriate distance between a man and a woman, without overstepping any boundaries.

However, as time passed by, they grew closer and closer.

So close, that they shared a hotel room after one drinking party, only returning to their own homes the following afternoon.

What will happen tonight, only adults know it in their hearts.

Si Jin indeed loves Shen Youning so deeply that he would protect him with his life.

But what if he also meets a girl who would protect him with her life?

"What are you thinking about? You look so happy."

Si Jin's deep voice came, tinged with warmth.

Just then, an overly sweet and sugary pop song started playing automatically from the car's stereo – a type of song that Shen Youning wouldn't even glance at in the past.

Si Jin has a liking for folk music and hence, naturally wouldn't collect such songs that young girls are fond of.

After just the intro, Si Jin quickly switched the song.

He explained:

"This song was downloaded by my colleague when I asked for a playlist. They downloaded the wrong song, and I forgot to delete it."

Shen Youning indifferent, nodded, and turned her face to look out the window.

Seeing her silence, Si Jin hastily deleted the entire playlist:

"This song isn't good, I've deleted them all. From now on, I'll keep only your favorite songs."

Only then did Shen Youning turn to look at him, her gaze still calm.

This actually made Si Jin somewhat flustered.

He wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but he constantly felt that today's Shen Youning was very different.

It seemed like she would fly away at any time, elusive and impossible to grasp.

Taking advantage of the traffic light, he parked the car on the side of the road.

"Ning Ning, I feel you're not very happy, is it because I didn't pick you up on time?"

Shen Youning turned her head, gently saying:

"There are used condoms in your car."

She was very sensitive to smell. As soon as she got in the car, she discovered such a thing hidden away.

Si Jin, as expected, became flustered and made a weak attempt at explanation:

"It might be a friend who borrowed my car and fooled around, I swear, I've never done anything to betray you."

For a moment, Shen Youning almost leapt out of her seat, wanting to throw the evidence in Si Jin's face and then tear apart his pretense.

Having clearly cheated, why still pretend to love her!

She felt as if she was being suffocated by Si Jin's hypocrisy.

But at this critical moment, she couldn't just be reckless, and had to just follow his line of thought.

Shen Youning took a few deep breaths, trying hard to stay calm:

"Such a friend, you're better off without."

Si Jin always felt like there was more behind her words, but he did not dare to probe further.

Facing a Shen Youning who was different from the usual, his heart was left suspended.

Throughout the journey, Si Jin tried to strike up a conversation with her in various ways, only to be met with a cold response.

It wasn't until they returned home that the tense atmosphere slightly eased.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Si Jin insisted on watching a film with Shen Youning.

Outside, the storm roared, yet inside, the ambiance was unexpectedly peaceful.

It lasted until Si Jin's phone began to vibrate ceaselessly, shattering the tranquility.

After he hung up the eighth call, he could no longer bear it and finally answered the phone:

"Are you sick? I'm off work, stop bothering me!"

After hanging up, he turned to Shen Youning and whispered:

"I'm sorry, there's a work matter I haven't quite sorted out."

Shen Youning nonchalantly nodded, her eyes remained glued to the screen without moving.

Si Jin's phone continued to vibrate, unsettling him.

Finally, he decided to read the text message on his phone.

"It's raining so heavily outside, I can't get a taxi, what should I do?"

"A'Jin, I'm so scared. Will I get hit by a car again? Whimper..."

Those few words shook the steadfast heart of Si Jin.

He began to feel restless. Halfway through the movie, he couldn't bear it any longer and said:

"Ning Ning, I need to deal with some issues at the company. You don't need to wait for me tonight."

"I will come back immediately after solving the issues."

He wanted to plant a kiss on Shen Youning's forehead, but she dodged it.

In an indifferent tone, she said:

"You go first, don't worry about me."

Si Jin sense that she was still angry, so he reluctantly put on his clothes, picked up the keys, and left.

He left so hurriedly, each step he took was full of urgency.

His car vanished into the stormy night, like a warrior charging for love, yet not for her.

Shen Youning stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, her heart throbbing uncontrollably.

She calmly endured the pain of betrayal, which was piercing her flesh and bones.

Then she bent down slowly, hugged herself tight, her eyes not blinking as she stared out the window.

For a moment, she even wanted to speed up the surgery process, to end all this sooner.

“It's okay, another month will pass.”

In another month, she will completely forget everything about Si Jin.

She wondered how Si Jin would react.

Si Jin didn’t return home all night until 6 am sneakily returned to the villa, just bumping into Shen Youning who was getting up early to clean up.

He was startled, and his eyes were a bit guilty:

"Ning Ning, why did you get up so early today?"

Shen Youning swayed the golf club on her shoulder. At this time, she was dressed in sports gear, looking exceptionally neat and crisp.

"Are you going to play golf?"

She nodded her head, about to leave, and was abruptly stopped by Si Jin:

"Let's go together!"

Shen Youning couldn't resist him, so she had to go with Si Jin.

When they reached the golf course, Shen Youning just got her golf club out, and unexpectedly found a crowd gathered in front:

"Look at her, coming to the golf course without knowing how to play? Is she not afraid to embarrass herself?"

"What on earth is she wearing? Who wears a mini-skirt to play golf? She can't be here just to catch rich men, can she?"

Jiang Shiyi, who was surrounded by the crowd, was visibly embarrassed.

Today, she wore make-up which was a rare sight to see, tying her hair up in a high ponytail, revealing a smoothly radiant forehead.

Her skirt was undoubtedly short, just slightly longer than a pair of leggings, displaying her slender and straight legs. There was a scar, nearly fifteen centimeters long, across her right leg, making it look exceedingly unsightly.

Considering it was winter, her attire made her stand out exceptionally from the crowd.

Jiang Shiyi looked like a little bunny that had been grievously bullied, with her reddened teary eyes, biting her lip, but unable to utter a single word of rebuttal.

Si Jin took one look, and furrowed his brows.

With just a fleeting glance, he then averted his gaze, acting as though he and Jiang Shiyi were two strangers that had never met.

This went on up till the heckling grew more and more intense:

"How about having a bout with me? If I play better than you, you'll accompany me tonight."

"You came here just for the purpose of hooking up with men, right? I've got plenty of money!"

A rough male voice mixed with leery laughter was about to put his hand on Jiang Shiyi's waist.

Unable to bear it any longer, Si Jin tossed the pool cue on the ground, bellowing:

"I'll challenge you! What kind of skill is bullying women?"

The older man simply gave him a glance, then showed a terrified expression, laughing awkwardly as he retreated, seemingly aware of his identity.

However, Si Jin wasn't willing to let him off so easily, speaking coldly:

"If she plays better than you, then you will kneel right here and howl like a dog three times!"

Jiang Shiyi was gazing at Si Jin with loving eyes, refusing to look away.

Adjusting his posture, Si Jin aligned his body with Jiang Shiyi's, creating an ambiguous atmosphere between them.

Then, a shot was sunk perfectly in.

The crowd who had been there for the spectacle dispersed abruptly, the atmosphere turning cold.

A man, his face dark with anger yet daring not voice his grievances, actually squatted down and mimicked a dog’s bark three times.

Around them, the envious voices of female onlookers incessantly resounded:

"What a perfect match! The domineering CEO has fallen for the petite wife, it's so sweet."

Si Jin's rationality returned after hearing these remarks, only then realizing he had left Shen Youning waiting in place.

In that moment, he panicked tremendously, worried that Shen Youning would overthink.

He hurriedly ran over, explaining in between gasping for breath:

"I simply couldn't stand the sight of them behaving like that and involuntarily played the hero."

"Let's go, Ning Ning, I'll take you to a different place, the vibes here are off."

He pulled Shen Youning away without so much as acknowledging Jiang Shiyi, who was left behind, frozen in place.

They walked in silence the entire way until Si Jin couldn't help but ask:

"Baby, you’re not upset, are you? How come you're not talking?"

Shen Youning was standing on the side, observing everything clearly.

She saw how Si Jin hugged another woman's waist, how they pressed their bodies close together.

This detailed observation turned into a thorn in her heart, causing a pervasive pain.

"Si Jin, you're really disgusting. So hypocritical."

Thinking this, she voiced it out:

"I find you truly revolting."

"What? I didn't catch that."

"It's nothing."

Si Jin seemed to want to say something but stopped himself, pulling her to go have dinner.

The food was delicious, and the scenery was beautiful.

The atmosphere was unusually calm until someone stealthily followed them.

Jiang Shiyi came to their table, standing awkwardly with a certain unease, speaking to Si Jin:

"Manager Si, thank you for your help today, may I buy you a meal?"

The moment Si Jin saw her, his eyebrows furrowed:

"I only helped you out of convenience, there's no need for your return favour."

Jiang Shiyi trembles all over due to these words, looking so delicate and helpless.

She fiddles with her skirt, lowers her head, and says:

"I'm sorry, I've disturbed you."

Si Jin feels a sense of frustration, like iron not becoming steel. He pats the chair beside him and suddenly says,

"You're already here, come and dine with us."

He looks towards Shen Youning gently explaining:

"It's late. There are no seats in the restaurant. It makes sense to add one more set of bowls and chopsticks."

Shen Youning's heart couldn't be colder. She smiles and, in the end, does not voice her denial.

After eating and preparing to leave, the restaurant on the top floor starts to sway violently.

Screams were rising one after another, and Shen Youning was momentarily startled. Just as she was about to run out, the decorations on the ceiling suddenly start falling.

Without thinking, Si Jin jumps from his seat and shields her, steadfastly under him.

Despite the precarious situation, he leans on his tall and strong arm to hold a safe space for her.

The crowd is chaotic and running everywhere.

Jiang Shiyi suddenly screams out in a crying voice:

"I'm pregnant! Can anyone save me?"

She was trapped under the dining table, afraid to move forward. The largest chandelier on the ceiling was teetering perilously, threatening to fall at any moment. The table she was beneath wasn't sturdy enough to withstand the weight of the massive chandelier.

Everyone was too exhausted from running around to notice her.

Tears streamed down her face while her eyes remained fixed on Si Jin.

"Help me, please save me."

Si Jin felt his heart leap into his throat as he glanced back at Shen You Ning, who was also in a precarious situation.

In the past, without the slightest hesitation, he would have protected Shen You Ning firmly.

But… Jiang Shi Yi had told him she was pregnant, and she was just recovering from a car accident.

"You Ning, I’ll go help her. Find a safe place to hide!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he gritted his teeth, ran to Jiang Shi Yi, stretched out his arm and rescued her.

Even though his shoulder was beginning to bleed, he didn't loosen his hold on Jiang Shi Yi's hand, protecting her firmly as they moved forward.

Shen You Ning was pushed into a corner by the crowd. She was petite and frail, at this moment completely powerless to resist.

By the time she came to her senses, Si Jin had already exited the grand hall with Jiang Shi Yi.

She was squeezed by the panicked crowd and could only watch them leave helplessly.

In that moment, her heart clenched painfully, as though incapable of drawing breath.

Until this moment arrived, she realized with uncompromising clarity how ridiculous her longing for the past had been.

Even when she found out that Si Jin was unfaithful the very first moment, she never thought of breaking up right away.

She'd been constantly running away, struggling bitterly, hesitant and confused.

Now, reality had sold her a mighty slap.

Their relationship had already reached the dead end of despair.

The next moment, the wall above her collapsed violently. Instinctively, she protected her head.

A sharp, excruciating pain spread throughout her body, accompanied by Si Jin's heart-rending scream:

"Ning Ning! Ning Ning!"

She passed out almost instantly.

When she woke up, it was to a blinding white light mixed with the smell of alcohol—pungent and unpleasant.

Si Jin sat at her bedside, worn and haggard, his eyes filled with exhaustion.

Seeing her awake, his face instantly brightened and he called for medical personnel.

The doctor advised her with several reminders, to which she nodded in understanding.

Si Jin uneasily began to speak:

"Jiang Shi Yi is a pregnant woman. We cannot let her lose both her life and her baby's life.”

"I'm sorry, Ning Ning, I failed to protect you."

The guilt in his eyes did not seem feigned.

But neither was his concern and worry for Jiang Shiyi that day.

Remembering the image of Si Jin leaving her behind to rush to another woman's side, she wished she could instantly draw a line and cut off all ties with him.

But... it's not the right time yet.

If she prematurely exposes this issue, Si Jin would surely go mad. He might even bind her to him, never giving her the chance to escape again.

When Shen You Ning closed her eyes, she would remember the helplessness and pain from that day.

Facing Si Jin, this pain would continue to magnify, constantly poking at her vulnerable nerves.

For the sake of carrying out the plan smoothly, she had to bear with it.

Regaining her composure, Song You Ning murmured,

"Mhm, I understand."

Si Jin grabbed her cold hand, and seeing her nod, he finally felt at ease.

How could he have been so foolish to think of giving up Song You Ning?

The moment she collapsed before him, he felt as though his world had imploded.

No one could ever surpass Song You Ning's place, not even himself!

Although just the mere illusion of her being in trouble had caused him days and nights of anguish, of tossing and turning, the agony piercing his heart.

So, he would make sure the wedding goes on smoothly, making her the happiest bride.

Looking at Song Youning’s peaceful profile, the turmoil of these past days finally found tranquility, and for the first time in a while, a smile graced his face:

“Once you’re discharged, we’ll hold the wedding.”

“No one will ever be able to separate us.”

Shen Youning simply kept her eyes closed, remaining silent.

Si Jin kept talking, but after receiving no responses, he fell silent too.

He was likewise injured; bandages were wrapped round and round his wounds. If he weren’t too worried about Shen Youning, he would also be lying on the hospital bed.

However, she showed no concern for him whatsoever.

Having seen Shen Youning's pale face, he let out a sigh.

The phone rang, he took a quick glance at the caller ID, and another looked at the silent Shen Youning. In the end, he chose to leave.

Almost the moment he left the ward, Shen Youning opened her eyes, a newfound clarity in them.

She picked up the mobile phone beside her bed and dialed Liang Muzhou's number:

"Muzhou, I want to proceed with the surgery ahead of schedule."

"I don't want to continue living with memories of Si Jin. I want to forget him immediately."

The call ended swiftly, but she didn't get the answer she sought.

Finding a trustworthy doctor is no cakewalk; tight schedules, numerous patients, she can only wait.

Shen Youning slowly stepped outside the sickroom, intending to inquire the nurse about her potential discharge time.

She didn't feel severely injured and didn't fancy wasting time in the hospital.

Conveniently, she saw Si Jin and Jiang Shiyi.

Jiang Shiyi, dressed in a loose gown, looked at the man beside her with dependent eyes.

"The doctor said the baby is already a month along. Counting back, it should have been conceived that day…”

She said shyly, cheeks flushed, happiness gleaming in her eyes.

Si Jin hesitated:

"I am about to marry Youning, your child... perhaps it's best to abort.”

Hearing the word 'abort' was a bolt out of the blue for Jiang Shiyi, she stood frozen, tears streaming down her face.

She strived to suppress her sobs, uttering:

"The doctor said, if I abort this time, I may become infertile."

"A-Jin, I'm not planning on quarreling with her. I just want to be your secret mistress, to silently stand by your side for a lifetime, is that too much to ask?"

Si Jin immediately pulled her into his arms, pacifying her in a soft voice:

"Stop crying, if you're going to stay, then stay."

"I love you too much to hurt you."

They held each other closely, not letting go until Shen Youning walked up to them.

The two of them froze simultaneously. Subconsciously, Si Jin pushed Jiang Shiyi away.

He explained in a frantic manner:

"She almost slipped just now, I was merely helping her."

"Ning Ning, don't overthink."

Taken by surprise by being pushed away, Jiang Shiyi also hurriedly straightened her collar.

"That's right, Sir Si was just helping me. Please, don't be upset."

Shen Youning wasn't upset, she even smiled a bit:

"Mhm, there's no need to be upset."

Si Jin furrowed his brows, a little confused by her reaction.

In his recollection, this was far from a trivial matter.

Although he had to admit, if Shen Youning was upset because of this, it would leave him with a huge headache.

Furthermore, the moment he faced her, some inexplicable annoyance sprouted in his heart.

He had already prepared a mental draft, figuring out how to appease her.

But, she didn't get angry?

Why didn't she get angry?

Shen Youning seemed oblivious to their emotional changes, and directly proceeded to the front desk for her discharge.

Si Jin followed her close behind, and seeing that she insisted on her discharge, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He assumed that this behavior was Shen Youning's reaction to being angry, so he earnestly and sincerely counseled:

"You just woke up, how can you be discharged? What if something happens to your health?"

"I really didn't do anything just now. Please, don't be angry anymore."

As he spoke, he walked, with Jiang Shi Yi following behind him, continuously saying his apologies:

"I'm sorry, Miss Shen, Mr. Si and I are innocent. Please, don't be angry anymore."

Their alternating approach finally made Shen Youning slow down.

Her voice was somewhat cold:

"Didn't I say it before? There is nothing worth getting angry over."

"My discharge is my own business, it has nothing to do with you."

Si Jin looked at her, pulling her this time into his arms, his hand gently stroking her back:

"Okay, it's fine now, Ningning. I'll accompany you if you want to be discharged from the hospital."

In the past, whenever they had disagreements, Si Jin would use this gesture to comfort her.

No matter who made a mistake, he would often be the one to step back first.

There was a clean and refreshing scent of soap nuts on him, as if he was still the young boy from years ago.

But this time, a sweet, cloying peach scent wrapped around the tip of his nose.

The two of them seem to be entangled in this mingling scent, which had become ambiguously intertwined before they even realized it.

Just as Shen Youning was about to push Si Jin away, a sharp alarm sounded.

Next moment, she was pushed away from his arms.

Si Jin pulled Jiang Shi Yi to hide to the side, unconsciously releasing Shen Youning's hand.

Luckily, the car managed to stop just barely a step away from Shen Youning.

A hair's breadth away, she could've been hit by that car.

At that crucial moment of life and death, Si Jin's brain made a choice for him.

He chose Jiang Shi Yi over her.

The man, who in the past, would've guarded her with his life, had finally died in that moment.

Looking into the panicked eyes of Si Jin, she felt the dampness at the corner of her eyes.

Tears streamed down her face silently.

After this incident, Shen Youning went back home and Si Jin, having left Jiang Shiyi, followed in pace.

"Jiang Shiyi is a pregnant woman. At that time, I thought of nothing but avoiding the sight of her losing both lives," he tried to explain, uttering such words all the way.

Shen Youning listened to the entire conversation and responded only with silence.

When they got back home and Si Jin was still pushing the same excuse, she finally lost her patience:

"What about you then? Are you the child's father?"

For the first time, Si Jin's non-stop babbling halted.

He stuttered, shook his head to explain:

"That's impossible, don't say such things in anger."

Perhaps he never expected that Shen Youning would understand him so well.

In their decade-long acquaintance, she had long since recognized all his little quirks.

When lying, his gaze would shift outward, and his hands would subconsciously curl up.

Mocking, she responded with a smirk:

"It's fine. If you wish, you can go ahead and be the father of her child."

This sentence seemed to have sentenced Si Jin to death. He stepped back several paces, gazing at her in shock:

"How can you say such a thing, Ning Ning, I will only ever be your husband."

"Don't leave me, not even the thought of it!"

The look on his face is the utmost of despair.

It seemed that as soon as he considered the possibility of Shen Yuning leaving, he would go completely insane.

After Shen Yuning had said that, her face returned to calm.

"I was joking."

"I'm a bit tired, I'm going to bed."

Si Jin watched her helplessly, and then thoughtfully turned off the light.

Early the next morning, Shen Yuning received a text message.

The doctor she had made an appointment with was available, it was possible to proceed with the surgery ahead of time.

Liang Muzhou was very considerate, he had rented a house near the hospital for her in advance, and expressed that he could be with her throughout the whole process.

Seeing all this, Jiang Shi Yi's heart warmed, finally there was hope.

She would never forget the heartache and despair of these past few days.

Si Jin had hurt her to such an extent, that's why, she chose to forget him.

This is the punishment he deserved.

After replying, she finally stepped out of the room.

Si Jin prepared a breakfast full of Shen Youning's favorites, yet she had no appetite.

"Ning Ning, eat more."

Si Jin sat across the table, almost pleadingly looking at her.

"Shall I accompany you to pick a wedding dress today?"

After receiving a positive response from Shen Youning, Si Jin finally relaxed.

They went to the bridal shop, but before they had a chance to look at two dresses, Si Jin's phone buzzed incessantly.

He hesitated back and forth for a long time before finally saying with a hint of apology:

"There's an emergency at the office, I might need to head back."

Shen Youning just silently watched Si Jin. She knew that this was likely their last time seeing each other.

She changed into the wedding dress, her face donned with exquisite and beautiful makeup.

But his gaze didn't linger on her for a moment.

Si Jin's company had stabilized a year ago, thus he didn't need to work overtime often.

This half year, he had used the same excuse too many times.

Upon pondering this, a shallow smile crossed Shen Youning's face:

"You go ahead with your work, I'll manage on my own."

"I have some family matters to attend to. I won't be returning for a few days. I'll be leaving once I have selected my wedding dress."

Si Jin was taken aback, instinctively resisting Shen Youning's departure.

Thinking about her unusual behavior yesterday, and the message about Jiang Shiyi's pregnancy instability on her mobile phone.

He had no choice but to agree.

Shen Youning watched Si Jin leave, then got into the car that Liang Muzhou had purposely parked in the corner.

Perhaps, if Si Jin had stayed a bit longer, she wouldn't have been able to leave so easily.

When they meet again, she will have forgotten everything and will also be about to embark on a new life.