Chapter 40 Regrets (Part 1)

the outstandingly handsome Li An, she always felt inferior and timid.Essentially, Yan Luoxi had no childhood. As far as she could remember, her parents were constantly fighting, not just arguing but...Chapter 79: Mutual Regret

Fang Jianghai sneered as he walked to He Yufan's side and put his arm around her shoulder, "My dear, even though I treated you this way, I still like you. I showed some mercy by letting you see these things first; if I had sent the DVDs directly to your family and friends, could you imagine what would have happened!"

He Yufan could no longer maintain her previous cold demeanor. Her body trembled violently, and her face, which had been slightly flushed earlier, turned pale as paper once again.

Fang Jianghai gripped her chin and met her furious eyes, "My dear, as long as you listen to me obediently, I won't mistreat you. I, Fang Jianghai, never withhold anything from women, but the condition is that you have to obey me. Do you understand"

In an instant, He Yufan's face wilted like a flower in the autumn wind, dry and withered. She felt weak and leaned forward, burying her face in her arms as she cried uncontrollably once more.

Was her whole life going to be ruined by this old lecher

He Yufan had loved before; when she first started dating Zhou Guangtao, they were passionate and happy, enjoying every moment. Even after their relationship was exposed by Yan Luoxi, although Zhou Guangtao turned cold towards her, she still confidently believed that he would continue to love her.

Now, however, she had nothing left—not even her face or dignity. What did she have now to offer Zhou Guangtao She suddenly felt incredibly regretful and remorseful, so much so that her toes curled in sorrow.

If only she hadn't been greedy at the beginning; if she hadn't envied Yan Luoxi and tried to steal her boyfriend, then she wouldn't have come south, wouldn't have met Fang Jianghai, and none of these chaotic events would have occurred. She wouldn't be in this miserable situation today.

He Yufan truly regretted it all now; she had realized everything was wrong, but it was too late.

While Heyufan was in agony over her regret, Yan Luoxi, in her new home, tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She had flown back from Kunming today and dealt with Li An's糾纏, which should have left her exhausted. She should have been able to sleep as soon as she lay down, but her nerves were on edge, preventing her from resting.

Lying awake in bed, Yan Luoxi stared at the ceiling; when she couldn't fall asleep, she would think about past events and feel a stabbing pain in her heart.

She didn't want to continue torturing herself like this. Getting out of bed, she dressed and decided to take a walk nearby.

The streets at night were still bustling with activity. The house Xue Liping bought was located in the city center, not far from where Yan Luoxi used to live with Zhou Guangtao.

As Yan Luoxi crossed two streets, she couldn't help but walk back to her former cozy "home." She looked up at the bright lights behind each window; that kind of beauty was no longer hers. The warmth in her room had long since faded away.

The heart-wrenching pain from their breakup wasn't as clear now, yet she still missed the past and constantly reflected on it.

In reality, her breakup with Zhou Guangtao couldn't all be blamed on Heyufan. If their relationship had been strong enough, no one could have broken them apart.

Love is a belief that requires sufficient confidence and courage to pursue.

Since the moment Zhou Guangtao learned about my connection with Li An, I've felt guilty and anxious, like a criminal in front of him. Knowing he had unresolved issues in his heart, I lacked the conviction to be his girlfriend and communicate properly with him.

Hiding from the issue and hoping that time would heal everything, she turned a blind eye to her growing distance with Zhou Guangtao. Instead of addressing it head-on, she gradually retreated, ultimately facilitating the relationship between Zhou Guangtao and He Yufan.

Yan Luoxi thought, was it really true that Zhou Guangtao and He Yufan were wrong while she herself did everything right

For a long time, she neglected Zhou Guangtao's career and ignored his relationship with He Yufan, not making any effort to win him back. She only wanted to protect herself from getting hurt.

Lifting her head to gaze at the dark window, Yan Luoxi sighed deeply, tightened her windbreaker, then turned around and walked back home.

She was painfully aware of how many flaws she had.

After Zhou Guangtao betrayed her, instead of becoming self-reliant, she clung to Ran Xu as if he were a lifeline sent by heaven. She thought that Ran Xu could bring her a new life and hope, but it turned out to be nothing more than deceit.

How could there be unconditional love in this world!

In truth, she shouldn't blame Ran Xu either; it was because of her own wavering resolve that she couldn't resist his fervent pursuit nor the flattery and pampering. Though Ran Xu used tactics on her, if she hadn’t been vulnerable or yearned for affection and care, he wouldn’t have taken advantage of her.

Ran Xu must have seen through her loneliness and fear of isolation from the start, which was why she suffered such humiliation later on.

Walking along while crying, Yan Luoxi made it home. Perhaps exhausted by both her tears and her journey, she collapsed onto her bed and fell into a deep sleep as soon as she got there.

Sleeping late at night means waking up late in the morning; Yan Luoxi slept until the sun was high in the sky before finally being woken by her phone ringing non-stop next to her pillow.

Covering her eyes, Yan Luoxi felt around for her phone and pressed the接聽鍵button without opening her eyes. She immediately heard Li An's loud shout: "So you're still alive Where are you"

"I'm at home sleeping!"

Hearing Yan Luoxi's muddled and weak reply, Li An’s heart calmed down a bit, his tone softening slightly. "It's already late; why are you still sleeping Hurry up and get up! I'll take you out for lunch."

Yan Luoxi curled up in bed, relishing the warmth of her blankets, tucking her head further inside. "I don't want to eat, only sleep."

"Yan Luoxi, even if you've been slightly traumatized, that doesn’t mean you should take pigs as your life role models! Get up quickly; I’ll be at the bottom of your building in a minute!"

With no other choice, Yan Luoxi reluctantly got out of bed to wash and dress. Despite not getting much sleep last night, splashing cold water on her face instantly refreshed her. Her youthful skin still retained its fairness, without any signs of fatigue; only the darkened eyes revealed a recent mental blow.

Staring at her reflection in the mirror, she frowned thoughtfully. How could such an ordinary appearance attract relentless pursuit from Li An, this high-flying rich guy

Under Li An's persistent phone calls, Yan Luoxi put on a jacket and left the building with bed hair still uncombed, hoping that her disheveled look would deter him.

Upon stepping out of the apartment building entrance, she saw Li An standing in the sunlight waiting for her. He was wearing a deep gray windbreaker, looking handsome enough to turn heads; his elegance made him impossible not to notice, with a hundred percent回頭率 (head-turning rate).ntly to lift the clothes she was wearing.Yánluòxī jumped in surprise and quickly stepped back, her wet, clear eyes looking at Lǐ'ān with confusion. "What are you doing There are still so many people a...