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I never imagined that life could change so dramatically in the blink of an eye.
Huo Ting, the man who once seemed as cold as an iceberg in my heart, suddenly began to appear frequently in my life. At first, I thought it was just my imagination, until he started showing up every day at the company entrance to pick me up and drop me off.
"Wen Wan, are you off work?" His voice was gentle, a stark contrast to the indifference I remembered.
I paused for a moment, then nodded and followed him to the car parked by the roadside. As I settled into the seat, I couldn't help but steal a glance at his profile, a ripple of emotion stirring within me.
This routine continued for some time. Huo Ting not only picked me up and dropped me off but also often accompanied me for meals and shopping. His demeanor underwent a complete transformation; he became gentle and considerate, always thinking of my needs.
One day while shopping, I spotted a necklace I liked. Before I could even voice my desire, he had already purchased it.
"It suits you perfectly," he said softly, carefully putting it around my neck.
I looked down at the sparkling diamond resting on my chest, but my heart was filled with mixed emotions. Was this tenderness truly heartfelt?
I began to doubt whether he was merely putting on an act. After all, our marriage was born from a contract; his sudden kindness might just be a ploy to ensure I fulfilled my duties as his contractual wife.
This thought pricked at me like a thorn, making it difficult to enjoy his kindness.
However, fate seemed to enjoy playing tricks on people. Just when I was filled with doubt, I fell ill.
That night, I felt feverish all over and had a splitting headache. In my dazed state, I sensed someone lifting me up and placing me into a car.
"Hold on, Wen Wan, we're almost at the hospital," Huo Ting's voice carried an urgency I had never heard before.
At the hospital, Huo Ting stayed by my side without leaving for a moment. In and out of consciousness, I caught glimpses of his weary face, and a warm current surged within me.
"Huo Ting, you should go rest. I'm fine," I said weakly.
He shook his head and took my hand. "I can't relax; let me stay with you."
In that moment, I saw the worry and pain in his eyes, emotions so genuine that they made me waver. Perhaps he wasn't as cold and heartless as I had thought?
After I recovered, I began to tentatively show him some tenderness. Whenever I smiled at him or helped straighten his tie, a sincere smile would light up his face. That smile was warm enough to make my heart flutter, and I couldn't help but want to see more of it.
Yet confusion still lingered in my heart. I didn't know if his feelings were genuine or feigned; this uncertainty tormented me.
In the quiet of the night, I often reminisced about the little moments from my childhood. Back then, Huo Ting seemed distant on the surface but had always quietly protected me. I remembered once being bullied at school when he stepped in to defend me. Another time, when I had a high fever, he rushed over in the middle of the night to take care of me.
These memories pieced together like a puzzle in my mind, slowly revealing a different side of Huo Ting. To my surprise, my impression of him began to change; he was no longer just the cold shadow from my childhood.
Gradually, I started to look forward to spending time with him, anticipating his presence. Every morning, I found myself waking up earlier just to catch a glimpse of him. In the evenings when I returned home, I would linger by the entrance just to hear his footsteps.
One day, while preparing dinner in the kitchen, Huo Ting suddenly hugged me from behind. Startled, I turned around and met his deep gaze.
"Wen Wan," he softly called my name, "do you know how grateful I am for this chance to step back into your life?"
I was stunned, my heart pounding like a drum. His words and his gaze conveyed an unprecedented sincerity that enveloped me.
In that moment, I suddenly realized that I might have developed feelings for him. This realization filled me with both excitement and fear. I was afraid that this was just a beautiful dream, and that everything would vanish once I woke up.
"Huo Ting," I gathered my courage to ask, "are your feelings for me genuine?"
He fell silent for a moment, then looked deeply into my eyes. "Wen Wan, I know you might still have doubts. But please give me a chance to prove my sincerity through my actions. I don't expect you to believe me right away; I just hope you can give us an opportunity to start anew."
His words flowed over me like a warm current, melting away the last remnants of my defenses. I nodded gently and leaned into his embrace.
Perhaps this was the second chance fate had given us. I didn't know what the future held, but I was willing to open my heart and give us a chance to get to know each other again.
In Huo Ting's arms, I felt an unprecedented sense of security. I knew our story was just beginning, and I was ready to embrace this new journey ahead.
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