Chapter 1041: 1041
“I’m sorry . I don’t want to hurt you, but… not everything can be achieved simply through effort . ”
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Seeing the energy drain from the usually bubbly and energetic woman, the man himself did not feel well, too .
Although he did not love her, his heart… was not a rock, either .
After all, they were together for some time . Even if he did not love her, he actually still liked her and was grateful to her .
“Xiaoyu, you are a good lady . You deserve a better man . ”
“The only man I love is you, though! I don’t want anyone else—just you!”
Tears, as though they were pearls from a broken string, dripped, drop by drop, from her eyes .
She looked at the man opposite her through a vision blurred by tears as her heart became filled with agony .
“I know that you used to like me . I know that, when you still didn’t know about Pei Ge’s existence, you did like me . Am I right?”
She grabbed onto him tightly with a gaze full of hope and anticipation .
It was as though his reply could decide her life and death .
“Answer me, Zhengrong!”
Her fingers tightly wound around his arm, her snowy-white fingernails about to prick his arm .
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“…Now isn’t the best time to discuss this . Pei Ge is still in the ward . ”
The prickling sensation in his arm made him frown .
“Answer me—I only want to know the answer!”
The woman apparently did not intend to let him off as she gripped onto him even tighter .
Seeing that she was on the verge of breaking down, the man fell silent for some time as he regarded her . Finally, he let out a soft sigh .
“Back then, I did like you, but that’s not love . It’s only because—” I thought you were the girl in my heart that my heart moved for you .
He was cut off mid-speech, though .
Seemingly having gotten a satisfactory answer and as though… having guessed the rest of his words, the woman was unwilling to let him continue and immediately stopped him from speaking .
“I know it . I know that you did have feelings for me…”
At that moment, the face stricken with grief and looking pitiful gave a radiant smile .
“Xiaoyu…”
He lightly frowned at her jubilant expression, suddenly finding something off with it; the man even sensed that what he had just said sounded wrong .
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“Let’s go back in! My best friend is waiting for us!”
Beaming, she grabbed his arm and dragged him inside .
This action of hers kept making the man feel that something was odd . He could sense that something had changed about her .
Alas, he himself could not pinpoint what it was .
“Zhengrong, I love you . ” Right at the moment before they entered the ward, the woman lowered her head and softly mumbled this with a light smile .
You do love me, too… but because of your sentimental thoughts, you mistakenly think that you love Pei Ge…
That’s why I won’t ever leave you . I’ll definitely… accompany you and wait for the day when you realize that the one you truly love is me .
Pei Ge raised her head at the sound of the door opening and promptly spotted the couple walking in, arm in arm .
A light smile graced her lips at the intimacy of the couple .
“What were you guys talking about outside? You took so long!”
“Nothing . We were just discussing the follow-up of when you go overseas with us,” replied her best friend with a huge grin .
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“Huh? I don’t think I’ve agreed yet!”
Her words successfully shocked Pei Ge and the man .
She was surprised because she had not agreed to their proposal, whereas he was surprised because his girlfriend actually said this despite objecting to his suggestion fervently earlier .
“You should just come with us . Other than getting angry and hurt, you won’t find any happiness while staying here . Plus, auntie has to go overseas for treatment . It’s not good for your health if you remain here . ”
As she spoke, Tang Xiaoyu leaned her head on her boyfriend’s shoulder with a smile .
“Also, after going overseas, you don’t have to worry about anything . You have me and Zhengrong for everything . ”
“…” The man’s eyebrows moved ever so slightly as confusion rattled his heart .
He did not understand why she would suddenly change her mind .
However, as though she did not feel his confusion, the woman’s smile became even brighter and wider .
“You don’t have to persuade me so earnestly . While you guys were outside, I made up my mind . ”
Pei Ge smiled as she told her best friend this .
“Huh?” The other woman blinked, feeling perplexed . “What is it? I’ll tell you this in advance: Whether you agree to it or not, I’ll still bring you abroad this time!”
“Pfft!” A light smile blossomed on her face at that . “It appears that you’ll be disappointed, then!”
“Ge Ge, you…” Thinking that she was unwilling to join them overseas, Tang Xiaoyu frowned .
“I’ve decided…” Pei Ge’s face showed a determined look at this point . At the same time, it also caused the couple’s nerves to tense up . “To go overseas with you guys!”
The two were slow in processing her words, but when they finally did, excitement and happiness appeared on their faces .
“Are you for real? You truly want to come with us?”
“Yes . I’ll follow you guys abroad…” She lightly nodded and turned to look at a tree branch which had just sprouted outside the window .
Amid the dark green backdrop, the newly sprouted plant seemed to thrive with vigor .
Yes . I’ll go with Xiaoyu and leave this place for good…
Leaving… is the best choice .
“Follow us to the States…”
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