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"Enough! Lin Wantang, I don't want to hear your excuses! Do you think I would believe your nonsense?"
"I didn't come here to listen to your explanations. I'm here to tell you that you must attend the Charity Gala next week."
His tone left no room for argument.
I was taken aback.
The Charity Gala?
I remembered that it was Su Nian's first public appearance after returning home.
It was also at that banquet that my scar was exposed in front of everyone, making me the laughingstock of the night.
Gu Jing Shen, is he trying to humiliate me again?
"I... I don't want to go," I said softly, my voice trembling.
Gu Jing Shen looked at me coldly. "Lin Wantang, you have no right to refuse."
"This is what you owe Su Nian."
"Five years ago, you nearly caused her death in the Great Fire. Now, five years later, you want to use this opportunity to harm her again by designing a wedding dress."
"Lin Wantang, you truly disgust me."
He turned and left, his back resolute.
I watched him walk away, my heart aching like a knife wound.
I know he hates me.
He wishes I were dead.
But he doesn't know that I am truly on the brink of death.
I don't have much time left.
I close my eyes and let the tears fall.
A week later, the Charity Gala is held as scheduled.
I wear a black gown and a delicate mask that conceals the scar on my left cheek.
I stand alone in a corner, watching Gu Jing Shen and Su Nian weave through the crowd.
They are so perfect together, so radiant.
And I am like a ghost, hiding in the shadows, silently observing them.
I watch as Gu Jing Shen gently brushes Su Nian's hair, as he shields her from drinks, as he gazes at her with deep affection.
My heart aches with each passing moment.
How I wish the person standing by his side was me.
But I know that’s impossible now.
I have no right, no chance left.
At that moment, Gu Jing Shen pulled Su Nian and walked to the center of the dance floor.
As the music began to play, they danced gracefully.
Gu Jing Shen wrapped his arms around Su Nian's waist, whispering softly in her ear.
Su Nian smiled brightly, radiating happiness.
I watched them, my heart filled with mixed emotions.
I should be happy for them, but I couldn't bring myself to feel joy.
I felt jealousy, envy, and hatred.
I hated myself for not being able to possess such happiness.
I hated Gu Jing Shen for not seeing my efforts.
I hated fate even more for being so unfair to me.
Suddenly, Su Nian gasped.
I saw her pointing at my face, exclaiming loudly, "General Gu, look at her face! It's terrifying!"
All eyes turned toward me.
Instinctively, I wanted to flee, but Gu Jing Shen grabbed me firmly.
He forcefully tore off my mask.
The scar on my left cheek was exposed to everyone.
Those scars twisted and contorted across my face like ugly centipedes, grotesque and menacing.
I heard gasps of shock, laughter, and whispers all around me.
I felt like a clown stripped of all clothing, standing in the center of the stage, subjected to everyone’s judgment.
I was ashamed, angry, and desperate.
I wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into and never come out again.
Gu Jing Shen looked at me coldly, his eyes filled with disgust.
"Lin Wantang, you truly make me sick."
His voice was like a knife, piercing through my heart.
I looked at him, my eyes filled with despair and sorrow.
I wanted to explain, but my throat felt blocked, unable to produce any sound.
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