Love and choices across time and space

Lin Wan'er sat quietly by the window of her villa, staring blankly out. She wore a pale blue silk nightgown, the collar wrinkled slightly, revealing the turmoil within. Her once bright and moving eyes were now red and swollen, tears dried, leaving only a deep despair and pain. Her hair fell carelessly over her shoulders, a few strands obscuring her pale cheeks.

Just yesterday, her world completely collapsed. Li Yifeng, the man who had once spoken sweet words to her and made promises to her, the man she thought was her true love, had revealed his ugly true face.

Lin Wan'er's heart ached as she recalled the scene. She and her best friend had met at a luxurious French restaurant in the city center, ready to enjoy a delightful afternoon. Romantic music and alluring aromas filled the air, while crystal chandeliers cast a soft glow. Lin Wan'er, dressed in a pink, form-fitting dress, looked elegant and charming, while her best friend, in a stylish suit, chatted and laughed cheerfully.

Suddenly, her best friend's eyes became strange. She gently touched Lin Wan'er's arm, indicating her to look in a certain direction. Lin Wan'er followed her best friend's gaze, and instantly, her blood seemed to freeze. She saw Li Yifeng sitting intimately with a strange woman. The woman's makeup was exquisite, and her jewelry sparkled. Li Yifeng's hand was on the woman's waist, and his face was filled with ingratiating smiles, which were the most flattering that Lin Wan'er had never seen before.

Lin Wan'er's heart suddenly sank. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. She stood up and stumbled towards Li Yifeng. With every step, her heart felt like it was being hammered hard.

Li Yifeng noticed someone approaching and looked up. When he saw Lin Wan'er, a trace of panic flashed across his eyes, and then quickly became indifferent.

"Li Yifeng, what are you doing?" Lin Wan'er's voice trembled, with unconcealable anger and despair.

Li Yifeng sneered, "Lin Wan'er, since you've seen it, there's no need to hide it from you. I'm only with you for your family's money."

Lin Wan'er's body swayed, as if struck by a powerful punch. "What did you say? How is this possible?" Her voice was tinged with tears.

The woman next to Li Yifeng glanced at Lin Wan'er with disdain. "Hmph, don't be silly, dear. Let's go."

Li Yifeng stood up without hesitation and followed the woman out of the restaurant, leaving Lin Wan'er standing there alone, with the gazes of the people around her piercing her like needles.

Her best friend quickly ran over to support Lin Wan'er, "Wan'er, don't be sad for this kind of person. He's not worth it."

Lin Wan'er seemed to have lost her soul and let her best friend take her out of the restaurant.

Back home, Lin Wan'er locked herself in her room and threw herself on the bed, tears pouring out like a flood. She hugged her pillow tightly in her arms, as if it was her only support.

"Why? Why does he do this to me? I trust him so much, I love him so much..." Lin Wan'er's voice echoed in the empty room, full of pain and despair.

She recalled every detail of her acquaintance with Li Yifeng. It was a sunny day at a charity dinner when Li Yifeng, dressed in a well-fitting suit, walked towards her with grace and elegance. His eyes were filled with tenderness and care, and his words were like a spring breeze, gently caressing her heart.

They strolled in the garden together. Li Yifeng carefully picked a beautiful rose for her, put it in her hair, and praised her for being more beautiful than the flower.

At the beach, they watched the sunrise together. Li Yifeng held her hand tightly and told her that he would always be by her side.

Those sweet vows have now turned into sharp daggers, piercing her heart again and again.

Lin Wan'er's parents learned all this and knocked on the door anxiously.

"Wan'er, open the door, don't lock yourself in." Lin's mother's voice was filled with tears.

Father Lin said angrily, "I won't let this bastard go!"

Lin Wan'er seemed not to hear her parents' calls. She was immersed in her own pain and unable to extricate herself.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Wan'er finally opened the door. Her eyes were as red and swollen as walnuts, and her face was as pale as a piece of white paper.

Seeing her daughter like this, Mother Lin hugged her distressedly and said, "Wan'er, don't be sad. It's not worth it for such a person."

Lin Wan'er leaned in her mother's arms, her body trembling constantly.

Father Lin sat on the sofa, his face terribly gloomy. "Wan'er, Dad will seek justice for you."

Lin Wan'er raised her head, her eyes empty. "Dad, I just feel like my world has collapsed."

In the days that followed, Lin Wan'er barely ate or drank, and lost a lot of weight. She locked herself in her room every day, refusing to see the outside world.

Li Yifeng, however, not only did not feel the slightest bit of guilt, but instead became even more unscrupulous. He began to frequently appear in various social occasions, showing off his new relationship.

One day, Lin Wan'er received a text message from Li Yifeng.

"Lin Wan'er, don't be silly. I have never loved you. You are just a stepping stone for me."

When Lin Wan'er saw this text message, her hands trembled and she almost dropped her phone to the ground.

"How could he be so cruel?" Lin Wan'er's heart was torn again.

Lin Wan'er's best friend was furious when she found out.

"Wan'er, you can't let him defeat you like this. We have to let him know that losing you is his loss." The best friend took Lin Wan'er's hand and encouraged her to cheer up.

Accompanied by her best friend, Lin Wan'er slowly began to walk out of the room and tried to reconnect with the outside world.

But whenever she saw couples walking hand in hand, her heart would still ache.

One day a few months later, Lin Wan'er went shopping at the mall. While selecting items at the cosmetics counter, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

She turned her head and saw Li Yifeng and his new girlfriend choosing jewelry not far away.

Li Yifeng also saw Lin Wan'er. A trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, but he quickly returned to his arrogant look.

Lin Wan'er took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. She straightened her back and walked past them calmly, as if Li Yifeng was just a stranger.

After returning home, Lin Wan'er sat in front of the window, recalling what had just happened. She found that she was no longer moved or heartbroken by Li Yifeng's appearance.

"I finally let it go." Lin Wan'er said softly, with a long-lost smile on her face.

Since then, Lin Wan'er has devoted all her energy to her work. She arrives at the company early every day and works late into the night. Her efforts and talents are appreciated by her superiors, and she has achieved success after success in her career.

Throughout this process, Lin Wan'er gradually regained her confidence and happiness. She began to pay attention to her image and re-dressed herself. She wore fashionable clothes and applied exquisite makeup, and her whole person was full of new vitality and energy.

One day, Lin Wan'er met a man at a company celebration party. His name was Chen Yu, the project manager for a new collaboration. Chen Yu was tall and handsome, with a sincere and kind look in his eyes.

"Ms. Lin, I've heard of your great name for a long time. Today I finally have the honor of meeting you." Chen Yu smiled and extended his hand to Lin Wan'er.

Lin Wan'er politely returned his handshake, "Mr. Chen, you're so kind."

In the following exchanges, Lin Wan'er found that Chen Yu was not only smart and capable, but also humorous. Every word he said could arouse Lin Wan'er's interest just right.

After the celebration banquet, Chen Yu offered to take Lin Wan'er home.

"Ms. Lin, it's so late. It's not safe for a girl to go alone. Let me take you there." Chen Yu's eyes were full of concern.

Lin Wan'er hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

In the car, they talked about a lot of things, from work to life, from hobbies to life ideals. Lin Wan'er found that she and Chen Yu had a lot in common, and her mood became relaxed and cheerful.

From then on, Chen Yu often invited Lin Wan'er to have dinner, watch movies, and take walks together. Lin Wan'er felt the long-lost warmth and care, and her heart slowly opened up to Chen Yu.

On a starry night, Chen Yu confessed his love to Lin Wan'er at the beach.

"Wan'er, I was attracted to you from the first moment I saw you. Your beauty, kindness and strength all make my heart beat. I know you have been hurt before, but I am willing to spend my whole life protecting you and giving you happiness." Chen Yu said affectionately.

Tears glistened in Lin Wan'er's eyes. She nodded, "Chen Yu, I am willing to be with you."

From then on, Lin Wan'er and Chen Yu lived a happy life. They traveled together and experienced the joys and sorrows of life together. Lin Wan'er finally understood that true love is not sweet words and false promises, but mutual companionship, understanding, and support.

As for Li Yifeng, his new love didn't last long. After the woman found out that he was just a liar who was greedy for money, she left him without hesitation. Li Yifeng lost everything, became notorious, and encountered setbacks in society.

When he saw Lin Wan'er's happy life now, his heart was filled with regret. But it was too late, and he could only spend the rest of his life in loneliness and regret.