The President's Tender Trap

As the wedding day drew closer, Su Wan's heart was filled with conflict and anxiety. Whenever she saw Lu Ming's anticipation and longing for the future, she felt a surge of guilt. She knew she was hiding a huge secret, a secret that was like a time bomb, ready to explode at any moment, destroying the trust between her and Lu Ming.

"Should I really tell him?" Su Wan kept asking herself. She remembered Uncle Li's words in the hospital: he hoped she would be happy and get married soon. But she also knew that the secret she was hiding might make all her efforts go to waste.

"If I tell Lu Ming, things will become complicated and I might lose him." This thought kept echoing in her mind, making her feel suffocated. She didn't want to lose Lu Ming, lose his trust and support, but she couldn't get rid of the psychological burden brought by the secret.

"How should I choose?" She was struggling in her heart. Although she tried to immerse herself in the preparations for the wedding, the secret was like a thorn that always stuck in her heart and could not be ignored.

Su Wan walked to the window and gazed at the bright, sunny sky outside, yet a gloom filled her heart. She recalled the days she and Lu Ming had spent planning their wedding, choosing wedding dresses and designing invitations together. Every moment of their interaction was filled with joyful anticipation. However, behind this happiness lay a secret she couldn't reveal.

"I don't want Lu Ming to worry about me, and I don't want to disappoint him," Su Wan whispered to herself, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart. She thought, perhaps she should continue to keep it a secret and wait until after the wedding to choose the right time to tell him.

However, the inner struggle didn't ease. Late at night, as Su Wan lay in bed, her thoughts racing, her fear and anxiety about the future growing more pronounced. She wasn't sure if she could bear the pressure of this secret. She was terrified of losing Lu Ming's trust and his love at this crucial moment.

"If I don't tell him, am I being selfish?" She asked herself repeatedly in her heart, tears quietly falling. She knew that concealing the truth was not a long-term solution. The truth would always come out at some point, and by then, she might lose everything.

"What should I do?" Su Wan felt helpless. She remembered Uncle Li's care and support. He had once told her to protect her family's secrets, but at this moment, she couldn't do it.

"If only I could be braver." Su Wan sighed inwardly, longing for a clear answer. She knew she was caught in a dilemma: she wanted to protect Uncle Li, but she also didn't want Lu Ming to feel deceived.

As the wedding day drew closer, Su Wan's anxiety grew. Every time she saw Lu Ming busy at work, she felt a surge of guilt. She didn't want him to worry about her, but she couldn't escape the secret that followed her like a shadow.

"I should be honest with him." This thought kept flashing through her mind, but she immediately rejected it. She was afraid that such honesty would destroy their relationship and ruin the wedding they had been looking forward to for a long time.

Finally, on the night before the wedding, Su Wan could no longer bear the inner torment and decided to have a frank conversation with Lu Ming. She took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and walked up to Lu Ming.

"Lu Ming, can we talk?" Su Wan's voice trembled slightly, and a hint of nervousness appeared in her eyes.

"Of course, Su Wan, what happened?" There was concern in Lu Ming's eyes. He noticed Su Wan's uneasiness and felt a little nervous in his heart.

"I... I have something to tell you." Su Wan's heartbeat quickened, and she was so nervous she could barely breathe. She knew she had to be brave and face the secret.

"Tell me, I will listen." Lu Ming's voice was gentle and firm, as if giving her unlimited support.

"I... I have always had a secret." Su Wan's voice was almost inaudible, and she felt nervous. However, she couldn't continue, and the fear in her heart made her retreat.

"Su Wan, don't be afraid. No matter what happens, I will be by your side." There was a firmness in Lu Ming's eyes, which made her feel a little comforted.

"I know, but I don't want to disappoint you." Su Wan's voice trembled slightly, and countless questions intertwined in her heart. "I'm afraid you will stop trusting me because of this."

"No matter what happens, I will never distrust you." Lu Ming's voice was low and firm, as if to inject courage into her.

At this moment, a surge of courage surged in Su Wan's heart. She knew she had to face this secret and could no longer hide it. "Okay, I've decided to tell you. Actually, Uncle Li's health hasn't fully recovered, and he's been hiding something."

"Are you talking about Uncle Li's condition?" Lu Ming's expression was slightly shaken, and concern flashed in his eyes.

"Yes, he told me in the hospital that his condition might be more serious than we thought." Su Wan's voice was filled with helplessness. "He hoped that I would be happy and get married as soon as possible, but I still can't let it go."

Lu Ming's brow furrowed slightly, a complex mix of emotions welling up in his heart. His original anticipation and joy were now replaced by uneasiness. He understood how much pressure this secret was putting on Su Wan.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Lu Ming's voice was filled with confusion and concern. "If I knew the truth, I would definitely be by your side to support you."

"I'm afraid of losing your trust in me." Su Wan's voice trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes. "I don't want you to think I'm hiding something, and I don't want you to worry about me."

"Su Wan, trust is the most important bond between us." Lu Ming's voice was low and gentle. "I hope you can tell me everything so we can face it together."

"But I don't know how to face the upcoming wedding." Su Wan's voice was filled with helplessness. She felt an unspeakable fear and anxiety. "I'm afraid this wedding will be imperfect because of Uncle Li's health."

"The meaning of a wedding lies in our commitment to each other, not in outward perfection," Lu Ming said gently, a determined glint in his eyes. "No matter what happens, I will be by your side and face it together."

At that moment, Su Wan felt a surge of warmth and gratitude. She knew Lu Ming was willing to understand her difficulties and accompany her in facing the challenges ahead. Although her inner fear remained, she felt a strength she had never felt before.

"Thank you, Lu Ming." Su Wan smiled slightly, tears streaming down her face, but it was because she was moved. "I will work hard to overcome my fear and face the future with you."

"We will overcome every difficulty together, whether it is the wedding or Uncle Li's health." Lu Ming's voice was low and firm, as if injecting endless courage into her.

As time passes, Su Wan and Lu Ming's relationship grows stronger. Although wedding preparations remain challenging, their mutual understanding and support make everything even more wonderful. Su Wan realizes that while her secret brings fear and anxiety, it also makes her cherish her relationship with Lu Ming even more.

"No matter what the future holds, I will face it with you." Su Wan secretly swore in her heart that although the road ahead may be full of twists and turns, she firmly believed that as long as there was love, she would be able to find a bright direction.