She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

The first rays of morning sunlight crept into the room through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled patterns of light on the carpet.

Gu Tingyu suddenly woke up from his dream, his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, his heart pounding violently as if it were about to leap out of his chest.

He instinctively reached out to his side, his palm touching the empty sheets, which were slightly cool.

In that instant, the fear from his dream struck him, and he jolted awake, sitting up in bed with rapid breathing.

The jarring feeling of being pulled back to reality from a dream left him momentarily unable to distinguish between illusion and reality.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from next door.

"Chengze, be good. Mommy will change your diaper, and then we'll wash our faces and brush our teeth, okay?"

Su Maiqi's voice was soft and gentle, carrying the patience and love unique to a new mother.

Little Chengze responded with babbling, occasionally letting out a few clear laughs, clearly in a good mood.

Hearing that familiar voice, Gu Tingyu's heart slowly calmed down.

He let out a long sigh, lay back down on the pillow, and draped his arm limply over his forehead.

The feeling of panic he had just experienced still lingered in his mind, leaving him with a lingering sense of fear.

He felt extremely tired, as if he had just finished a marathon, with every nerve taut.

His head was spinning, and his temples throbbed with a dull ache that made him frown.

Memories of last night are slowly returning.

He remembered Su Maqi suddenly becoming silent, and her stiff body turning away from him.

He could feel her tension, he could feel her inner struggle, but he couldn't share her pain.

He could only lie there helplessly.

It wasn't until late at night, around three or four in the morning, that he felt Su Maiqi finally calmed down.

Her breathing became steady and deep, and the tension in her body gradually relaxed.

Only then did he dare to close his eyes and drift off to sleep.

But even when he fell asleep, he didn't get any real rest.

I dreamed almost all night long; those fragmented dreams played repeatedly in my mind like movie clips.

Even after waking up, he was still extremely tired, as if he hadn't slept a wink all night.

He vaguely remembered the dream he had before waking up.

The dream was so vivid that even now, thinking about it still sends shivers down his spine.

The scene in my dream was the living room of a villa in the clouds, with sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows—a scene that should have been warm and inviting.

But Su Maiqi dragged an enormous suitcase downstairs.

The suitcase looked incredibly heavy, and she struggled to drag it, but her expression remained unusually determined.

She was wearing a white trench coat, her long hair tied back, and she looked aloof and distant.

Xiao Chengze was playing with building blocks on the carpet when he saw his mother dragging a suitcase and immediately realized what was going on.

He shakily stood up, opened his arms, and walked towards Sumaiqi, crying out, "Mommy, Mommy!"

That voice carried the unique innocence and affection of a child, enough to break one's heart.

But Su Maiqi acted as if she hadn't heard, and pushed open the door to leave without saying a word.

Her movements were resolute and cold, without the slightest hesitation.

Little Chengze stumbled along behind, desperately grabbing at his mother's clothes, his cries growing louder and louder.

"Mommy, don't go, don't go!"

But Su Maiqi still didn't turn around, and didn't even stop walking.

In his dream, Gu Tingyu wanted to stop her and rush over to hug her.

He rushed out the door in a panic, his voice trembling as he called out, "Qiqi, where are you going?"

Su Maiqi stopped and slowly turned around.

Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were as cold as a lake in winter, devoid of any warmth.

"Our contract is expiring, I'm leaving. Take care."

Her tone was devoid of warmth, and her expression was icy, as if she were saying goodbye to a stranger.

That indifference is more despairing than any anger.

She turned and continued walking forward, her steps firm, faster and faster.

The wheels of the suitcase made a monotonous sound on the ground, as if keeping time for this farewell.

Gu Tingyu wanted to chase after her, to explain something, and to try to persuade her to stay.

But when he opened his mouth, no sound came out, as if something was blocking his throat.

He could only watch helplessly as she walked further and further away until she disappeared around the corner.

Xiao Chengze was still crying, his voice heart-wrenching and devastating.

It was at this moment that he was awakened by the sound of his own heartbeat.

Even now, when Gu Tingyu recalls that dream, he can still feel the fear and despair he felt at the time.

The feeling of loss was so real, as if it had actually happened.

The sounds from next door continued; Su Maiqi was dressing Xiao Chengze.

"Come on, baby, put on this little vest first. It's a bit chilly, don't catch a cold."

"Chengze is such a good boy, he can stretch out his arm by himself now, he's getting better and better."

Her voice was filled with laughter and affection for the child.

Listening to these everyday conversations, Gu Tingyu's stiff and cold body gradually came back to life.

This is reality, not a dream.

Su Maiqi is still here, patiently taking care of Xiao Chengze.

She hasn't left, at least not yet.

Gu Tingyu rubbed his temples, trying to relieve his headache.

He found that he always tended to say or do the wrong thing in front of Su Maqi.

The more you care, the more nervous you become, and the more likely you are to make mistakes.

Just like last night, he wanted to create a warm atmosphere and share his hopes for the future with her.

However, once a sentence was spoken, it produced the exact opposite effect.

Gu Tingyu didn't know how to make up for his mistake last night. He vaguely knew that Su Maiqi might have remembered the time she lost her memory and gave birth to Xiao Chengze.

After giving birth, she was cold and distant for a long time.

Later, when Xiao Chengze encountered difficulties together, they had to face them together, which eased the situation a little.

It has gradually evolved into what it is today.

But in the past, it would react strongly if it was touched.

Gu Tingyu didn't know what to do.

Perhaps they could have a proper talk. But they don't know where to begin.

Gu Tingyu checked the time; it was only a little past seven, still early.

As usual, Su Maiqi would first wash and dress Xiao Chengze, and then take him downstairs for breakfast.

Zhang Ma usually prepares a hearty breakfast, waiting for the three of them to enjoy it together.

On ordinary days, such mornings are always filled with warmth and joy.

Xiao Chengze would babble and "talk" at the dining table, and Su Maiqi would respond with a smile, occasionally exchanging a knowing glance with Gu Tingyu.

Those simple moments of happiness now seem so precious.

He so wished this morning could be like any other, and that Su Maqi would once again show him that bright smile.

The sounds outside gradually faded away; it must have been Su Maiqi carrying Xiao Chengze downstairs.

Gu Tingyu lay on the bed for a while longer, trying to adjust his state.

He needed to act normal, to make her feel that nothing had changed.

Gu Tingyu shook his head, trying to let go of everything in his dream.

Dreams are just dreams and cannot represent reality.

As long as he works hard enough and is careful enough, he won't let the scenes in his dreams become reality.

He got up and went to the bathroom, where he splashed cold water on his face.

The cool water made him more alert, and he looked fairly normal in the mirror, except for a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

I tidied my messy hair and rinsed my mouth briefly.

Then, he took a deep breath, put on a gentle smile, and walked out.

"Good morning, Chengze."