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

"Sisi, I love you." Afterwards, Lin Xuedong helped Liu Sisi dry her hair.

The two slept fully clothed. Although exhausted, Lin Xuedong's smile never faded.

The woman, feeling refreshed, nestled obediently against his chest, her heart filled with a sweet, honey-like warmth. "I love you too."

"Sisi, believe me. Everything will be alright, just be patient a little longer. Okay?" He gently kissed her hair, soothingly whispering to her.

"Mm." Liu Sisi nodded, tilted her head back, and looked at him quietly with a clear, bright light shining in her dark eyes. "I want to discuss something with you."

"Go ahead," Lin Xuedong said, glancing at her sideways, his eyes showing a hint of weariness.

Liu Sisi blinked, pondered for a moment, and said, "I think we should stop contacting each other. I don't want to be a burden or distract you until you've sorted out your own affairs."

Lin Xuedong closed his eyes; he was exhausted, both physically and mentally.

How I longed to live a simple, happy life with her, but now...?

Ah, it's a long story. He certainly knew the pros and cons of the process.

He understood better than Liu Sisi that he needed to be discreet and patient, and he was also grateful for her tolerance and understanding, but...

"But I can't control it, I'll miss you."

"Didn't we say we should be patient? This is not only exhausting for us, but it will also drag innocent people into it. I really don't want that." Liu Sisi felt extremely annoyed and guilty about having to clean up the mess left by Li Songze, Ren Anran, and Du Zhentao.

"I know, I know, Sisi, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He hugged Liu Sisi tightly and kept apologizing.

Liu Sisi's eyes stung with tears; she couldn't bear to part with him either. But if they continued to sneak around like this, they would eventually be exposed.

Moreover, she really didn't want Lin Xuedong to be distracted. Seeing his exhaustion pained her deeply. "Let's set a six-month timeframe; we'll be apart for six months."

“I was worried about you.” Lin Xuedong lifted her chin, their eyes meeting. Liu Sisi saw the struggle and reluctance in his eyes.

She smiled and comforted him. "What's there to worry about? I've always lived alone. Besides, I'll try to find some light work to pass the time. In a few days, I'll accompany Mom to W City to teach."

"No way." Lin Xuedong objected without even thinking.

"Why?" Liu Sisi grabbed his collar and glared at him.

Lin Xuedong smiled as he looked at her adorable face. He hugged her tighter, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart. "Silly girl, how could I bear to let you suffer?"

“I don’t want you to suffer either. If you’re distracted by me, it will only delay things. This whole thing is aimed at me; their goal is to break us up. So let’s just go with the flow. That way, you can concentrate and try to handle things as quickly as possible, right?” Liu Sisi paused, then added, “Besides, I don’t want to be forced to see your intimate and ambiguous relationship with Zeng Ziyan again, whether intentionally or unintentionally. So, I’ve chosen to keep it hidden from view. Out of sight, out of mind.”

“I’m sorry, I’ve made you suffer. Sisi, whatever you hear or see, please don’t take it as fact.” Lin Xuedong gently stroked her hair, his voice filled with deep remorse. “I know this request is unreasonable. But please believe me, you’ve always been in my heart. In the future, once we get through this, I will sincerely apologize and ask you for a chance to repent.”

Liu Sisi's eyes welled up with tears. Suppressing the bitterness in her heart, she said in a hoarse voice, "Then let's separate for six months. During these six months, we won't have any contact or interaction. You should take care of things as soon as possible, then come and pick me up, okay?"

Lin Xuedong remained silent. He was worried, his heart heavy with mixed feelings.

Seeing that he hadn't responded for a long time, Liu Sisi peeked out from his arms and looked at him thoughtfully, her heart aching.

She sighed deeply, blinked, forced back her tears, and said, "I will take care of myself, and I will wait for you."

Lin Xuedong mechanically lowered his head, gazing at her silently, his eyes gradually reddening. The soft, dim light in the bedroom shone on his tired face, reflecting the sadness and loneliness in his expression.

His throat was terribly sore; he opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. Overwhelmed by the sorrow of parting, even with a thousand words in his heart, only a pale sigh remained.

He used to hold her like this, gazing at the bright moon and stars together. He told her he could shelter her from the wind and rain, and that he would take care of their little family.

At that moment, he also looked at her quietly. His eyes and brows radiated joy, and happiness filled their hearts.

Now… Lin Xuedong lowered his eyes, overwhelmed with self-reproach and guilt. Because of her words, "I'll wait for you," a wave of bitterness washed over him.

His taut jawline formed a hard, cold line, and his breathing became heavy and suppressed.

After a long while, Liu Sisi nestled in his arms, silently weeping, thinking he had agreed. Lin Xuedong took her small hand and pressed it against his left atrium.

"It can't take it, it hurts so much," the man murmured softly, his voice filled with deep affection and pain.

Liu Sisi's fingers curled slightly on his chest; wasn't she the same way?

Since the matter has already occurred and is underway, although she doesn't know Lin Xuedong's specific plans, she wouldn't understand even if he explained them.

So all she could do was wait patiently and silently miss him.

After a while, she tried to make her voice sound calm and composed. "Hold on."

These words seemed to be an encouragement to him, but even more so, they seemed to be a spur to himself.

"Hehe." The man's strong chest resonated twice, striking Liu Sisi's heart. Hearing those two bitter laughs, she immediately frowned, bit her lip, and her eyes instantly filled with tears.

"Sisi." His hoarse voice echoed in the quiet room, sounding particularly desolate. "My only request is for Wang Yue to stay by your side."

"I... how can this be convenient?" Liu Sisi looked troubled. She raised her hand to wipe away her tears, lay down, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

After thinking for a moment, she spoke softly. "I want to live a quiet life and find a job with flexible hours. I want to spend more time with my mother. I don't know what it would be like if I went to W City with her."

Lin Xuedong raised his eyelids, a hint of melancholy resting beneath his long, thick eyelashes. He slowly turned to look at Liu Sisi.

The dim yellow light added a touch of softness to her fair face. Yet, her delicate features revealed a unique resilience.

He gazed at Liu Sisi in silence, his eyes tracing her features with fascination. For a long while, it seemed as if he could never get enough of looking at her.

"Sisi, do you know? In these eight years, I have never lost contact with you." You have always been under my nose.

He leaned closer, nuzzling against her neck like a wounded animal seeking shelter. "How can I possibly let go?"

Love can make people confused, and it can also make them feel inferior.

Liu Sisi turned her head and met his bewildered eyes. A pang of pain shot through her heart. She moved her lips, and the face so close to hers belonged to the man she cherished most.

How unwilling Lin Xuedong was to abandon everything, to ignore it, to turn a blind eye, to leave it all unattended... How could he possibly do it? How could he bear it?

He could try his best to control his emotions and endure the pain of missing someone for half a year.

But he couldn't abandon her; he needed to use Wang Yue as a link between them. Besides, she needed protection.

“It’s pointless. I don’t want our affairs to involve too many people.” Liu Sisi refused without hesitation.

As she responded, the light in Lin Xuedong's eyes dimmed inch by inch, and his brows furrowed tightly.

"Ah Dong, I'll be waiting for you quietly somewhere. I don't want you to waste your energy on me, understand?" Pain was stuck in her throat, and her voice was hoarse, making it heartbreaking to hear.

Lin Xuedong felt a pang of pain in his heart. Looking at her stubborn eyes, a thin mist clouded his vision.

He made a decision in secret: she didn't want to be disturbed, didn't want pressure or burden. Therefore, he would have to act in secret.

The next moment, he pulled Liu Sisi into his arms and kissed her full forehead, brow, nose, and lips with tenderness.

He kissed her gently, as if she were a rare treasure.

Hot tears slid down his cheeks, some for him, some for her. A salty, bitter taste welled up and spread in his mouth.

Carrying their deep, unyielding emotions, and their longing for reunion, every inch of their kiss was imbued with the essence of each other's flavors.

He reached out his long, slender fingers and stroked Liu Sisi's face, gently wiping away her tears with his fingertips, and said in a hoarse voice, "Sisi, wait for me."

Liu Sisi nodded, immersed in his gentle advances. His body temperature rose higher and higher, and she closed her affectionate eyes, completely surrendering herself to the long, lingering kiss.

The man pressed her down again, expertly removing his clothes. He was actually exhausted, but a thousand thoughts flooded his mind. The moment he heard her say she wanted to end things, a wave of bitterness overwhelmed him.

He was the one who caused her to suffer injustice, and that night, he showered her with all his tenderness.

The union of body, mind, and spirit made every cell in his body tremble for her, driving him to rush towards the other side of love.

"Sisi, I love you, so much, so much..."

In the end, they were exhausted but satisfied, experiencing both pain and joy.

Falling asleep in each other's arms was incredibly sweet.

When I woke up again, it was just past dawn, and the sky was barely light.

But there was no warmth beside him, and he was gone.

Liu Sisi was awakened by her subconscious; because she couldn't bear to part with him, she didn't dare fall asleep. She wanted to stay awake as much as possible and accompany him until the very last moment.

But then weariness came over me, and my eyes closed without me even realizing it.

He's really gone. I won't contact him for about six months.

Wanting to see someone but not being able to, wanting to touch someone but not being able to... how unbearable that must be!

It would be a lie to say she wasn't heartbroken. She was already thinking about him, her heart aching with longing.

Thinking of his haggard face, exhausted body, and heavy workload last night, my heart aches.

She sighed deeply. He could handle it. As long as she didn't cause trouble and trusted him, everything would be alright.

Liu Sisi, you have to pull yourself together! It's a brand new day, keep going!

"ah---!"

While washing up, a deafening scream echoed from the bathroom. Only then did Liu Sisi realize that she had many of Lin Xuedong's marks on her body!

Looking in the mirror, I see my chest and neck covered in hickeys?!

Good heavens! Her face flushed crimson with embarrassment. She remembered his sly grin last night as he taught her how to grow strawberries—so that's how!

He's usually very restrained and takes good care of her. But last night... that man went a little overboard.

Liu Sisi ran her fingertips over the marks, inwardly resenting the scoundrel, but a smile remained on her lips.