How many loves can be relived in the story of a devoted CEO pursuing his wife?

Liu Sisi dared not look Xie Xue in the eye; those words kept echoing in her mind.

She lowered her eyes, picked up the cup, and drank it down without even adding sugar. The bitterness of the coffee helped her stay alert and calm.

It was quite upsetting, considering that even Lin Xuedong was powerless to change things.

What could she, so insignificant and weak, so utterly worthless in their eyes, possibly say or do? Was she to wallow in self-pity and wallow in self-deprecation?

No, although she felt inferior, she did not feel sorry for herself, nor did she harbor any resentment or regret.

When she truly reaches the point where her heart is no longer with him and she has no more attachments, she doesn't think she'll cling on desperately.

Liu Sisi put down her cup, looked up at Xie Xue, and her eyes revealed a complex emotion. Although she felt flustered, sad, and uncomfortable, she still tried her best to control her emotions.

He licked his lips, showing his utmost sincerity. "If it really comes to that, I won't make a pointless fuss. After all, we're all adults, and I respect his choice."

Ha, where does she get her confidence from, saying she respects his choice?

This was something that both families were determined to do, so why would she say it really came to that? In Xie Xue's eyes, she was just ungrateful!

"So it seems your feelings for him aren't that deep either." Xie Xue narrowed her eyes, her gaze full of disdain, her patience gradually waning. "I still advise you not to take any chances. Reality can be very hurtful. Since you said you wouldn't get entangled in the end, why not withdraw before you get too deeply involved? It's better for you, for him, and for everyone."

Liu Sisi pursed her lips, her brows furrowed, unsure how to respond. Xie Xue's words were deeply sarcastic, making her seem like the most superfluous and troublesome person.

"For both our families, his relationship with Zeng Ziyan is a done deal. If you truly love him, you should consider his feelings and not put him in a difficult position."

"Is he indecisive?" Liu Sisi smiled wryly, looking at Xie Xue noncommittally.

Lin Xuedong has repeatedly insisted that he has no feelings for Zeng Ziyan; what's causing him hesitation right now is probably Lin Lan!

Who would have the time to pay attention to Zeng Ziyan?

And she was actually the most passive one.

Because of a marriage certificate, a promise, and deep affection, she was completely under Lin Xuedong's control.

She couldn't move at all unless he picked up the knife and cut everything in half.

This could be the matchmaking they were talking about with Zeng Ziyan, or it could be Lin Lan, who had quietly taken a place in his heart.

“Well, Sisi, let’s cut to the chase. Can you tell me how I can leave him?” Xie Xue nodded, lifted her eyelids slightly, and glanced at Liu Sisi, whose face was growing paler. A slight smirk played on her lips, her words dripping with sarcasm. “Regardless of family background, just considering your physical condition, you simply cannot satisfy the demands of the Lin family’s heir. So, besides the fact that you two are currently having a passionate affair and can bring him a moment of warmth, what else can you do for him?”

"I..." Liu Sisi's heart skipped a beat, and her hands, which were resting on the table, trembled uncontrollably. She had no choice but to lower her hands, her face pale with embarrassment, her eyes wide, unable to utter a word.

They already knew they were infertile, so they looked down on others even more.

"He is the head of the Lin family, and he has responsibilities to bear. If you love him, you shouldn't put him in a position of filial impiety and injustice because of your own selfish desires." Xie Xue's eyes were gloomy as she crossed her legs and said coldly.

Liu Sisi's hands, dangling from the table, clenched tightly. The weight of this crime pressed down on her. She felt a little breathless, her face turning from white to pale, a hint of excitement lurking within her.

She dislikes people making fun of others' shortcomings, and she dislikes this kind of ambiguous criticism even more.

Love is supposed to be a mutual affection between two people, so why impose so many moral constraints on it?

But that's reality; it's always been full of sarcasm, biting remarks, and the survival of the fittest.

My child, my child! This is her Achilles' heel.

But Lin Xuedong had already provided her with favorable conditions, allowing her to take a break and recuperate. He had already put in the effort, so what reason did she have to give up so early?

"Regarding the child, I'm already taking care of my health. I...we will try our best to resolve this." Liu Sisi lowered her eyelids, her tone and breath revealing a hint of weakness.

"Heh!" Xie Xue snorted coldly, disdainfully shifting her gaze to the Lin's Building across the street from the window.

I really don't know if Liu Sisi is overconfident or just innocent and harmless.

After talking for so long, she felt like she was talking to a brick wall. This woman still couldn't grasp the point and was completely unresponsive.

After a long silence, Xie Xue smiled coldly, a smile tinged with sarcasm. "I understand, you two are deeply in love, and breaking you up seems a bit too cruel. So... there's a practical solution, but it will require you to make some sacrifices."

Liu Sisi paused, then remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

“If you can accept him being with Ziyan, then you can continue to stay by his side after their marriage. However, the Lin family's acknowledged daughter-in-law and heir will always be Ziyan and her child.” Xie Xue didn't even glance at her, speaking coldly. The desolate words and indifferent attitude pierced Liu Sisi's heart.

What an insult! Does having money and power give you the right to easily belittle others?!

Suppressing the stinging in her eyes, Liu Sisi opened her eyes wide, her face tense, and gritted her teeth as she replied, "Auntie, I'm sorry, I can't do that. If they really are going to get married, I will willingly step aside to let them be and stop bothering them, so you won't have to worry about it."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xue's expression immediately changed. She raised her chin slightly, her voice sharp and piercing, and said, "So, you're determined to cling to him no matter what?"

Entanglement? Liu Sisi was utterly speechless.

She silently glared at the heavens, feeling both heartbroken and aggrieved.

I really don't understand how their perspective can be so narrow? They just throw money at people and attack and slander them by exploiting their weaknesses if they don't get what they want.

“Auntie, since I chose to be with him, I have to be responsible for this relationship. I don’t agree with clinging! Only the two of us can understand the attachment we have. Perhaps one day in the future, his heart will change, and he won’t cherish this relationship anymore. I will accept a clean break, without any strings attached, money, or conditions. But not now!” Liu Sisi swallowed the bitterness in her heart and sincerely expressed her feelings. “I respect and cherish the feelings and intentions he has given me. I hope you can understand, Auntie.”

The words Lin Xuedong had told her flashed through her mind: he said he would face things together with her and work hard together.

However, in her mind, a relationship involves two people.

A relationship can only be considered broken and ended when the heart changes, the person betrays, and the damage is done, making it impossible to accept the other person again.

Other people's opinions more or less affect her emotions, and even her thoughts and judgments. But Liu Sisi still wants to give him the reins, because he is her man.

"Understand?" Xie Xue's lips curled into a half-smile, a sharp edge hidden beneath. "Sisi, I'm making this clear for today. In this matter, I still hope you can be understanding and reasonable, so I can let things go peacefully. Don't let things escalate into chaos, only to end up hurting yourself."

Is this a declaration of war against herself? What will she do? Will she force her son to sleep with Zeng Ziyan?

Liu Sisi's motivation was unclear, perhaps a mixture of resentment, annoyance, and helplessness. She despised those who toyed with emotions and treated feelings like a game.

So, defiantly straightening her back and raising her head, she firmly reiterated her stance. "Auntie, I still maintain that it depends on him."

"Okay!" Since they didn't see eye to eye, Xie Xue gave her a deep look.

She outwardly maintained the composure and elegance of a socialite, offering a slight smile, though the smile didn't reach her eyes. Instead, it revealed a sinister and unsettling aura that instilled fear. "I'll head back to the company first. Enjoy your meal."

After saying that, she picked up her Hermès bag, and just like last time, paid the bill and left.

Liu Sisi sat alone by the window, her coffee had gone cold, and her heart felt desolate.

Looking up at the Lin's Building across the street, her gaze settled on the 45th floor, the highest point, where the man she loved lay.

With one hand resting limply on her chin, Liu Sisi raised her other hand and made a fist. She raised one eye and peered through the fist at the top floor, flicking her pinky finger in the air as if tracing a line.

So close, yet so far.

The difference between her and him is like heaven and earth!

Lin Xuedong, your mother asked me what else I can give you besides a moment of warmth?

I can't answer that. Why don't you tell me what you want from me?

I love you, but I don't understand you. What should I do?