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

After taking a shower, he put on his charcoal gray loungewear, looked himself over carefully to make sure he hadn't given himself away, and then pushed open the door to go out.

In the master bedroom, he saw Liu Sisi sitting on the large bed, with a cup still stained with milk on the bedside table. She was staring at her phone with her head down, her long hair hanging down on both sides, covering half of her pale face.

Liu Sisi seemed lost in thought, so much so that she didn't notice him coming out of the bathroom. Seeing the woman so deep in thought, Lin Xuedong felt a pang of unease.

He walked to the bedside and sat down, gazing at her and asking in a seemingly casual tone, "What are you thinking about?"

Liu Sisi looked up at the handsome face she had been longing to see for days, her eyes brimming with tears. What was she thinking? She wanted to ask him what had been wrong with him these past few days.

But Liu Sisi, who was usually unable to keep a secret, couldn't bring herself to ask. She clearly wanted to know, but she was also afraid of learning the truth that she couldn't accept, so she could only desperately hold back in front of him.

"It's nothing, I'm just used to it." She looked dejected.

Just used to it.

Lin Xuedong felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart, and his dark pupils contracted sharply. Was she telling him that she was habitually staring blankly at her phone every night, waiting for him?

"Sisi, I'm back." He composed himself and reached for her phone. He gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and said softly, "I know you're angry. I'm sorry. What I did with Ziyan that night wasn't what you think. You might have misunderstood us."

"I misunderstood you?" Liu Sisi felt like she had heard a joke that was extremely insulting to her intelligence, and her eyes showed a hint of disgust as she looked at him.

"Hmm." Lin Xuedong thought that he could use Zeng Ziyan's matter to distract her for the time being. At least he and Zeng Ziyan were innocent, so he could be relatively calm and composed when facing Liu Sisi.

He readily accepted it; does he really think he's a fool?

"Hehe~." Liu Sisi chuckled upon hearing this, and she genuinely laughed out loud. However, the laughter was somewhat cold, echoing in the room and adding a touch of melancholy to the atmosphere.

Lin Xuedong frowned, his handsome face tightening slightly, and called out to her in confusion, "Sisi?"

Liu Sisi's smile vanished, her eyes widened as she stared at him, and she stuck out a finger to poke his heart.

Mentioning this incident caused his pent-up resentment to surge, and his voice involuntarily rose. "You want me to believe you? What have you done to deserve my trust? I've been waiting for you, waiting day and night, but what have I received in return?"

"I'm sorry..." Lin Xuedong grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, his heart aching, unable to bear seeing her sad and heartbroken.

Liu Sisi's gaze was somewhat unfocused as she leaned against him, looking out at the dark night sky. She squinted slightly, recalling the ambiguous moans on the phone that night. She remembered his support for Zeng Ziyan in the gossip news—all things she had heard with her own ears. She had seen it with her own eyes; how could he possibly try to deceive her with just a few words?

"Lin Xuedong." She called his name, her voice soft.

"Um?"

"You say I misunderstood? Then I'll give you a chance. Tell me properly, what's been going on these past few days?"

Hearing her soft tone, Lin Xuedong's dark eyes narrowed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke slowly and deliberately. "On my first night in G City, the manufacturers got me drunk, and Xiao took care of me all night. The second night was the celebration banquet after the contract was signed, and Xiao and I both got drunk. Ziyan arranged for hotel staff to help me back to my room. When you called, the hotel staff were changing my clothes, so... Ziyan answered the phone for me."

"and after?"

"And then?" Lin Xuedong paused, then released her, looking at her with a puzzled expression. "After that, I just rested in my room by myself. I was completely drunk, what else could I have done?"

"Who knows!" Liu Sisi turned her face away from him, her eyes full of dissatisfaction.

Lin Xuedong sighed, releasing the suffocating pain that had been weighing on his heart.

He chuckled softly, a hint of relief in his voice. He gently cupped her cheeks in his hands, holding her close to his face, his eyes filled with emotion and tenderness. "I know that's good. Nothing happened between us. She's just my assistant; we can only have a working relationship."

"Then, what about the report itself?" Liu Sisi frowned. Could it be that Zeng Ziyan was just being deliberately mysterious?

"What report?" Lin Xuedong's expression stiffened slightly. He had completely shut himself off these past two days because of Lin Lan's matter.

You could say it was a temporary escape for him. He was so consumed by guilt that he had no interest in anything else.

Liu Sisi gave a cold, curt smile, took the phone, tapped the link, and shoved it into his hand. Her expression was one of utter skepticism, as if she were watching to see how he would continue his act.

The man who took the phone skimmed through the contents and pictures. His expression shifted from gloomy to bright; he chuckled softly, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Wife," he said, "I don't believe these baseless gossip stories. They're utterly worthless!"

Ha, he's even acting all high and mighty now?! He insists on calling the nail incident a complete fabrication?!

She scoffed, her eyes filled with skepticism. "No value?"

"Yes, Lanlan and I both immediately issued clarifications, but they weren't reported in the media." Lin Xuedong nodded, responding calmly.

He observed Liu Sisi's expression, noticing her eyes were wide open, showing no reaction other than a blank stare. A surge of joy welled up within him; her unease stemmed from caring about him.

He leaned closer, their foreheads touching, their noses lightly brushing. His deep voice was incredibly gentle, his tone full of doting affection. "Sisi, you don't need to pay attention to those messy things. Remember, you are my Mrs. Lin, the only woman I love. My heart will always be with you, and that's enough. Hmm?"

Liu Sisi pursed her lips, trying to gauge the credibility of his words.

Unconsciously, she blinked, her long, thick eyelashes fluttering. As they opened and closed, her bright, dark eyes revealed themselves, like glistening black grapes. Lin Xuedong's heart skipped a beat, and without hesitation, he sealed her eyes with a kiss!

The moment you let your guard down and open your heart, you give others the right to hurt you.

Although she had read many inspirational books and understood this principle well, when she fell in love, even more rationality was overwhelmed by passion.

Even the strongest walls of the heart cannot withstand tenderness and affection; there will always be a moment when they crumble and fall.

Otherwise, why would so many people be willing to throw themselves into the fire like moths to a flame, without hesitation?

She slowly closed her eyes, her eyelashes becoming damp without her noticing.

Lin Xuedong kissed her gently and tenderly. He sucked on her inch by inch, pouring all his tenderness and deep remorse into the kiss.

As they tossed and turned, she sensed the man's arousal and her heart skipped a beat. She quickly pushed him away, her face flushed, and said, "Not tonight, I'm not clean yet."

"When will it get better?" His eyes were unfocused.

"I don't know, maybe in a couple more days." She was also very annoyed. This period was really unusual, and it seemed she needed to find some time to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Lin Xuedong breathed a sigh of relief, but then became worried again. "Why did it take so long?"

Liu Sisi shook her head. "I don't know either."

"It's alright, honey. We'll go to the hospital afterward and get a proper check-up." He hugged her again, gently stroking her slender back with his large hand, and soothed her with soft words.

"Ah."

"Sisi~, I love you, remember that." This simple confession was filled with his deep affection, yet also carried an unspeakable bitterness.

Lin Xuedong's arms tightened involuntarily, and only when he felt her soft body pressed against his chest could his heart calm down a little.