After the divorce, the CEO knelt down every night begging for remarriage.

On rainy days, the roads are congested.

When Lin Zhi returned to the rented room, Wen Rongbin had already left.

She opened the door to the room and saw Lin Wanxin sitting blankly on the edge of the bed, muttering to herself.

His mental state is no longer normal.

Lin Zhi rushed forward and hugged Lin Wanxin tightly, her eyes filled with tears, and choked out, "Mom, I'm sorry I'm late. I'm so sorry, it's all my fault, I shouldn't have..."

Lin Wanxin stared blankly at Lin Zhi, her eyes filled with unfamiliarity, as if she did not recognize the person in front of her.

He started muttering to himself again.

Suddenly, his temperament changed drastically, and he raised his hand and slapped Lin Zhi across the face with hatred.

She started yelling and cursing: "You bitch, you ruined my happiness, I'm going to kill you!"

Before Lin Zhi could even react, he grabbed her neck tightly.

Lin Zhi was being choked so hard she was almost suffocating. Helpless, she raised her hand to pry the hand that was pinching her.

Her counterattack did not stop Lin Wanxin; instead, Lin Wanxin intensified her efforts, strangling her relentlessly.

"Cough cough...Mom, it's me...it's Zhi'er..."

"mom……"

Lin Zhi pushed Lin Wanxin hard. Lin Wanxin was caught off guard, fell backward, hit her head on the headboard, and fainted.

Lin Zhi was startled.

She quickly helped Lin Wanxin up: "Mom, wake up..."

She was extremely anxious and dialed the emergency number with trembling hands.

Lin Zhi was in great agony while waiting for the paramedics to arrive.

If anything were to happen to Lin Wanxin...

She's afraid she'll...

When the paramedics put Lin Wanxin into the ambulance, Lin Zhi's legs were weak. She gripped the door handle limply, trying her best not to fall.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.

Her brain suddenly felt dizzy, and her body fell backward uncontrollably.

The expected pain didn't come; instead, I fell into a warm embrace.

Lin Zhi looked at the blurry facial features so close to her eyes.

She murmured softly, "Tingze..."

Shen Mubai helped her steady and asked with concern, "Sister Zhi'er, are you alright?"

Hearing his voice, Lin Zhi felt a pang of sadness.

Just now, how could she have expected Li Tingze to appear in time?

Over the years, he has never appeared whenever she needed him.

Today is no exception.

The doctor performed a series of examinations on Lin Wanxin. After the results came out, Lin Zhi was called to the office for a private talk.

Lin Zhi felt uneasy as she stepped into the office.

The doctor placed the test results in front of Lin Zhi and said in a heavy voice, "Mrs. Li, your mother's condition can't be delayed any longer. We must find a heart donor as soon as possible and perform a heart transplant. Otherwise, she is at risk of cardiac arrest at any time!"

Lin Zhi was stunned.

Incredulously, she asked, "Doctor, isn't my mother suffering from a mental illness? Why does she suddenly need a heart transplant? Did she hit her head and damage her heart?"

The doctor was surprised and frowned.

He said in a deep voice, "It seems that Mr. Li has not yet told you the truth about your mother's condition."

"Doctor, you mean..."

"Yes, six months ago, your mother was brought to the hospital with a persistent high fever. She was diagnosed with a heart problem and needed a heart transplant. I told Mr. Li about your mother's condition, and he said he would help find a heart and that I should focus on treatment to keep her condition stable."

After the doctor finished speaking, he looked at Lin Zhi quietly, then belatedly realized that he had said the wrong thing.

He quickly tried to cover it up, saying, "Perhaps Mr. Li didn't tell you because he didn't want you to worry."

Lin Zhi's eyes welled up with tears, and she gave a bitter smile.

How could Li Tingze possibly care about her?

He didn't love her, never showed her any concern, and never took the initiative to inquire about her mother's affairs.

She thought that the reason he concealed Lin Wanxin's illness was probably to avoid trouble.

After all, a heart transplant is no small expense.

Lin Zhi choked up as she said, "Doctor, I want my mother to have a heart transplant as soon as possible."

The doctor shook his head.

He handed her a schedule of waiting for heart transplant surgeries.

"There are too many patients across the country waiting for heart transplants, and it's very difficult to find a suitable heart." The doctor hesitated for a moment and said, "Unless there are special channels available, such as paying a high price for a heart."

"Okay, I understand, thank you doctor."

Lin Zhi walked out of the office feeling weak all over. She almost fell, but Shen Mubai reached out and steadied her.

Just as Shen Mubai was about to ask with concern, a clear, cold voice rang out: "Lin Zhi!"

The two looked up and saw Li Tingze walking towards them.

Li Tingze reached out to pull Lin Zhi towards him, but Lin Zhi dodged and he missed, his face darkening instantly.

His voice was cold: "Mr. Shen, we meet again."

Shen Mubai smiled faintly and said gently, "President Li, since you're here, I'll head back now."

Shen Mubai didn't plan to stay any longer; he didn't want to put Lin Zhi in a difficult position.

He could tell that Lin Zhi's condition had deteriorated significantly after their conversation in the office.

After Shen Mubai left, Lin Zhi and Li Tingze faced each other without saying a word.

After a long time.

Li Tingze grasped Lin Zhi's slender wrist and casually pulled her into his arms.

His voice was low and hoarse: "Why did you ask him for help?"

Lin Zhi gave a bitter smile.

With a cold look in her eyes, she asked, "Li Tingze, in five years of marriage, I've given you my whole heart, and you can't even give me the slightest bit of tolerance in return?"

"What do you mean?"

His voice echoed in the silent corridor, "Lin Zhi, what do you mean by that?"

Lin Zhi wanted to question him about why he had kept her mother's illness a secret, but she swallowed the words back.

He had no obligation; it was simply her own negligence.

She said calmly, "It's nothing."

After saying that, she pushed him away and walked towards the ward.

Li Tingze followed behind her.

When he entered, Lin Wanxin had just woken up. When she saw him, a smile appeared on her pale face.

Li Tingze sat on a chair to the side and, unusually, said some words of concern for Lin Wanxin, which made Lin Wanxin smile.

Lin Zhi was peeling fruit on the side, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

After chatting for a while, Lin Wanxin suddenly said to her, "Zhi'er, I'm a little hungry. Could you go to the cafeteria and get me some plain porridge?"

Li Tingze took the initiative to speak up: "I'll go instead."

"It's alright, let her go."

Lin Zhi took the lunchbox and left the ward.

As soon as the door closed, Lin Wanxin's eyes reddened, and she tightly grasped Li Tingze's hand, choking back tears as she said, "Aze, I heard from Zhi'er that you don't plan to divorce her, is that right?"

Li Tingze nodded.

Lin Wanxin hurriedly said, "It's good not to leave. I'm afraid my days are numbered, and from now on, Zhi'er will only have you."

Li Tingze was taken aback.

"Please don't say that, I've already sent someone to..."

The phone rang at an inopportune moment. Li Tingze answered the call and left in a hurry before he could finish speaking.

When Lin Zhi returned and didn't see him, she gave a bitter smile.

as predicted……

He was just going through the motions at the hospital.

They didn't genuinely care about her and her mother.