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Zhao Ling's tone on the other end of the phone was serious, with a hint of accusation: "Mark, this isn't right. You've fallen for someone else, and you've already married someone new so quickly. What do you take Tian Ye for?"

Upon hearing this, Mark frowned slightly, then flopped onto the sofa and retorted confidently, "Zhao Ling, we need to get this straight. Tian Ye and I are divorced a long time ago, and this is my second relationship since the divorce. What's wrong with that? Who does it bother?"

I have the right to start my life anew; that's a given. Besides, we're not mind readers; who knows if she'll see I have a new love and then start dating someone else too? Who can say for sure?

Upon hearing Mark's words, Zhao Ling's heart stirred. He suddenly realized that Mark's words made sense.

If Tianye is stimulated by this and is able to accept himself, wouldn't that be a good thing?

Although he was still trying to persuade Mark to consider their past relationship and not to be so impulsive, his mind was already wandering to the fields.

After leaving Mark's house in a hurry, Zhao Ling hurried towards Tian Ye's house.

Throughout the journey, he frowned and looked flustered, as if something extremely important had happened.

However, when he arrived at Tianye's house, he found it empty; Tianye was not home.

Undeterred, he took out his phone and dialed Tianye's number, but all he heard on the other end was a cold "cannot be connected" message.

Left with no other choice, Zhao Ling could only return home filled with disappointment.

Meanwhile, Tianye was leading Ma Nao on their way to Mark's house.

Manao skipped and jumped around excitedly, muttering, "I'm going to see Daddy!"

Tianye remained calm, but upon closer inspection, one could detect a complex emotion in her eyes.

Upon arriving at Mark's house, Manau rushed towards Mark like a free-spirited colt. Mark scooped him up, and the father and son chased each other around the house, their laughter echoing. Mark chatted with Tianye as they ran.

"Zhao Ling came by earlier. That guy gave me a lecture as soon as he arrived. I felt he was acting a bit strange today."

Mark scratched his head, looking puzzled.

Tian Ye's heart skipped a beat, but she pretended to be nonchalant and said calmly, "You've known Zhao Ling for so long, don't you know what kind of person he is? Stop overthinking it."

"By the way, I have to ask you, what exactly happened between you and Wang Xiaomi today?"

Mark laughed and looked at the field with an open and honest gaze: "Didn't you already ask Mary? We're just ordinary friends. We get along quite well, nothing more."

After saying that, he continued to play with Ma Nao, seemingly unaware of the slight unease in Tian Ye's heart.

Tianye was so angry that her face turned red. She took a few steps forward, walked up to Mark, plopped down opposite him, and stared at him with wide eyes as if she were about to breathe fire. She shouted, "Friends? Humph! Do you even have friends like this?"

Feeding each other and sharing a single Coke? Do you think I'm stupid?

At this moment, Ma Li walked over. She looked at the tense atmosphere between the two, silently picked up Ma Nao, and said softly, "Come on, let's go to sleep."

Before entering the room, she deliberately turned her head and gave Mark a meaningful look.

After entering the room, Ma Li locked the door behind her, seemingly wanting to give the two people in the living room some space.

Mark watched as his children went back to their rooms, a slight smile playing on his lips. He leaned forward and said with a teasing grin, "Tianye, look at yourself now. Tell me, isn't this jealousy?"

Upon hearing this, Tianye immediately became enraged. She raised her hand and slapped Mark, shouting angrily as she did so, "Who's jealous of you? Stop being so conceited! Go to hell!"

Mark reacted quickly, grabbing her hands in an instant. Then, like a fierce cheetah, he pounced on her and forcefully pushed Tianye down onto the sofa.

Tianye was terrified by this sudden action. She struggled desperately and shouted, "I'm telling you, Mark, we're divorced. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. If you don't let go of me, I'll call for help!"

However, Mark paid no heed. His eyes burned with intense passion, and he suddenly silenced Tianye with a kiss that was both fierce and domineering, as if trying to swallow all of Tianye's words, forcing her to swallow back what she was about to say.

At this moment, a subtle yet tense atmosphere filled the living room, as if time itself had stood still.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment. After a long while, the two slowly separated, a thin, glistening thread stretching between their lips, as if telling the story of the passion and tenderness of their kiss.

Tianye's chest heaved violently as she gasped for breath, her eyes filled with both anger and a hint of inexplicable panic. She gasped, "Mark, I'm warning you, if you keep acting like this, I'll report you to the Six Doors and make you pay for your actions."

Mark's face instantly became incredibly solemn, his serious expression as if he were making a sacred vow. He slowly spoke: "If loving someone is a mistake, then I am unforgivable."

I love you. This love has never disappeared because of the divorce. It's like a fire, burning brighter and brighter in my heart.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mark bent down abruptly, hoisted Tianye, who was lying on the sofa, onto his broad shoulders, and strode towards the bedroom.

In the bedroom, time flowed by amidst passion and love.

After a long while, the two separated, panting. Tianye seemed to have used up all her strength. She closed her eyes and lay quietly in Mark's arms, like a little bird seeking warmth.

She parted her lips slightly and murmured to herself, "What...what exactly is our relationship now?"

Mark tilted his head slightly, looking at her tenderly, gently stroking her long, flowing hair with one hand, his eyes filled with love and longing. He said softly, "Our relationship doesn't matter anymore."

Love rises with the wind, but the pain of divorce lingers. Perhaps, only after losing something do we realize how precious it was.

A single, glistening tear silently slid down Tianye's cheek, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "There's something I don't want to hide from you. After our divorce, Zhao Ling... he confessed his feelings to me."

Mark's body jolted violently, as if struck by lightning. Tian Ye, however, seemed afraid of losing something, tightening her grip on his arm. Her eyes were filled with confusion and pain as she softly asked, "Am I a bad woman?"

Mark paused for a moment, lost in deep thought, and then slowly said, "In my heart, you will always be the best woman."

Over the years, you've sacrificed so much for this family, so much that I can't even count it all. And I, on the other hand, have always been slow to realize it, ignoring so much of your sacrifices. I'm so sorry.

If...if you really want to accept Zhao Ling, I won't blame you. We've known Zhao Ling for many years; we know him better than anyone. He will take good care of you.

Tianye slowly raised her head, staring intently at Mark, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't: "But, now I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Mark gently placed a tender kiss on her forehead, his eyes filled with affection and emotion: "When we graduated from university, we were both young, and our aspirations for the future were so simple and pure, like two innocent children."

But life is complicated, and perhaps it was precisely because of our initial naiveté that we've ended up where we are today.

Mark gently stroked Tianye's hair and continued, "Tianye, don't rush into a decision. Whatever your final choice is, give yourself enough time to prepare."

More importantly, I hope you can truly live for yourself, become a free, unrestrained, and blossoming life, and not just someone's wife or someone's mother.

You deserve a wonderful life of your own.

Tianye's chest heaved violently, and her breathing became rapid again, the rhythm of her movements like the drumbeats of her surging emotions.

Mark lowered his head slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness. He gently kissed Tianye's lips again, his lips moving slightly as he murmured, "Tianye, do you know?"

I've always hoped that you could truly grow up and bravely pursue the dream you've always held in your heart—a dream that, like a bright star, should shine in your life.

The next day, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves onto the street. Zhao Ling finally found Tian Ye, only to find her at the hotel reception desk processing her resignation.

Zhao Ling looked puzzled, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of doubt. He quickly stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly resigning? Did something happen?"

Tian Ye raised her head, looking at Zhao Ling with an unprecedented determination in her eyes. She slowly said, "Last night, I went to Mark's house. I told him everything."

He said that since we are divorced, he has no right to interfere in my life and decisions.

However, he hoped that I could bravely pursue my dreams.

Actually, even before the divorce, I had already had the idea of ​​starting my own business, and I had already prepared a very detailed plan. Now, I'm just bringing forward the implementation timeline of this plan.

Zhao Ling felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this, but still asked with concern, "So what are your plans next? Starting a business is no easy task."

Tianye took a deep breath, her eyes filled with confidence and anticipation. She smiled and said, "Now that I have a business plan, the next step is naturally to start looking for investors. I believe that as long as I work hard enough, my dream will definitely come true."

Zhao Ling reached out and took the plan from Tian Ye, carefully flipping through it with a serious expression.

In her proposal, Tian Ye clearly outlined her market analysis, project planning, and future prospects, demonstrating her dedication and wisdom.

After reading it, Zhao Ling had already made up his mind; he wanted to invest in Tian Ye's project. However, knowing Tian Ye's personality well, he worried that she might refuse because of the delicate relationship between them. So, he had a flash of inspiration and suggested that Tian Ye write an IOU, which would both help her and make it easier for her to accept.

Tianye was filled with gratitude for Zhao Ling's kindness, but she still hesitated.

She knew this was a golden opportunity, but her inner conflict prevented her from accepting Zhao Ling's investment.

She wondered if Zhao Ling's feelings for her were love for the changed version of herself who had experienced life's hardships, or if he still longed for the naive and innocent girl he knew sixteen years ago.

Zhao Ling tried his best to persuade Tian Ye, but Tian Ye was determined. Helpless, he had to find another way.

He thought of Fang Yuan, who was partnered with Tian Ye, and perhaps he could find a breakthrough from Fang Yuan.

Meanwhile, Fang Yuan's side made good progress and quickly attracted investment.

Moreover, during the inspection process, Fang Yuan set his sights on a larger shop in a better location.

When he told Tianye the news, she was overjoyed. The terms of the shop far exceeded her expectations. Without hesitation, she decided to sign the contract on the spot, as if she could see the dawn of her dream coming true.

Meanwhile, Mark was leisurely enjoying himself at school.

He was chatting with his colleagues, the topics ranging from interesting teaching anecdotes to trivial matters of life.

He chatted casually while appearing to be busy with work, but in reality, he was just slacking off and taking a break.

As school was about to end, he sent his sensible daughter, Ma Li, to pick up his younger brother, Manao, while he continued to enjoy his leisurely time.

Mark was leisurely spending his days at school when suddenly his cell phone rang urgently. It was a call from his kindergarten teacher.

The teacher's anxious voice came through the phone: "Is this Ma Nao's father? Ma Nao pushed little Fei down at the school gate! Please come quickly!"

Mark was immediately anxious and his face changed drastically. He immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed to the kindergarten.

Just then, Wang Xiaomi called. Mark quickly answered the phone, briefly explained the situation, and Wang Xiaomi said she wanted to go with him. Without much thought, Mark picked up Wang Xiaomi and rushed to the kindergarten.

When they arrived near the kindergarten, Mark told Wang Xiaomi to wait at the coffee shop next to the school while he rushed into the kindergarten.

As soon as he entered, he saw Xiaofei's mother, who was standing there aggressively. Upon seeing Mark, she confronted him like an angry lion, complaining, "Look at your child! She pushed my Xiaofei down! What if she gets seriously injured?"

Mark quickly put on a smile and kept apologizing: "I'm so sorry, we didn't raise our child well, I will definitely discipline him properly."

At this moment, Ma Li, who was standing next to her, muttered quietly, "It's not a big deal, why are you making such a fuss?"