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Tan Jing stood in the hospital corridor, the cold fluorescent lights illuminating her pale face, as if even the light felt heavy for her mood. Her heart raced, pounding against her chest as if trying to break free. The voice on the phone echoed in her ears:
"Is this Ms. Tan Jing? Your husband, Mr. Li Feng, had an accident at the gym and is currently in the emergency room..."
Each word struck her heart like a hammer, leaving her breathless.
She gripped her bag tightly, as if it were her only support. Inside was a photo of Li Feng, his smiling face radiating warmth under the sunlight. Memories of their past flashed before her eyes: sweet dates during college, vows exchanged at their wedding, and those shared smiles on ordinary days.
Back then, they had dreamed together of a future, building their own happiness. But now, all that beauty had been ruthlessly torn apart by that phone call, leaving only endless fear and unease.
The doctor said he might be in danger.
Tan Jing's heart felt like it was lodged in her throat.
Finally, the emergency room door opened. The doctor's expression was serious and weary, yet there was a hint of relief as if he had shed a burden.
Tan Jing rushed forward, her voice trembling, almost pleading: "How is he?"
"The situation is temporarily stable but requires observation."
After giving her a satisfactory answer, the doctor hurried away, leaving Tan Jing alone to face the closed door.
She felt a wave of relief wash over her.
As night deepened, the hospital corridor was eerily quiet, broken only by the occasional sound of footsteps disrupting the stillness.
Tan Jing sat beside Li Feng's hospital bed, gazing at his sleeping face filled with tenderness and anxiety.
A trace of pain lingered between his brows, softening Tan Jing's heart; it felt as if just being by his side could dispel all shadows.
However, when her gaze fell upon an unread message on his phone screen, all warmth froze instantly.
"Dear, I miss you so much. Why haven't you come to find me?" The sender was Su Wan'er—a name that felt vaguely familiar to Tan Jing.
Her heart sank suddenly, as if being torn by an invisible force; a flood of speculation rushed into her mind.
Su Wan'er? The name seemed to have a blurred shadow in her memory. She struggled to recall that Li Feng had once mentioned a girl during college whose name was Wan'er. His infatuation with her had been almost obvious; he always spoke of her carefully, his eyes sparkling with an indescribable emotion. Back then, Li Feng had been like a lovesick puppy desperately pursuing this girl; even after she went abroad, he had been heartbroken for quite some time, his mood so low that it pained Tan Jing deeply.
"Could this be that Wan'er?" A wave of unease flashed through Tan Jing's mind.
Her hands trembled as dizziness swept over her; it felt as if the entire world had blurred around her.
Just as she felt she might faint, she fought to control her emotions and took a deep breath before tapping on the reply button for the message. She needed to know who this Su Wan'er really was and what relationship she had with Li Feng.
"Who are you? What is your relationship with Li Feng?" Tan Jing's fingers flew across the screen as she questioned the unknown truth. Each word poured out like a release of her confusion and anger within.
Her heart sank to the depths, yet an ominous premonition spread within her, pressing down on her thoughts like a dark cloud. The waiting seemed to stretch endlessly, filling Tan Jing with anxiety and unease. She couldn't help but recall the moments between Li Feng and Wan'er—the youthful, reckless infatuation that had once burned brightly. Did it still exist, tempered by the passage of time? Did Li Feng still harbor that unforgettable feeling in his heart? Her emotions were torn; she wanted to believe that Li Feng and Wan'er were merely ordinary friends, yet she couldn't shake off the doubts and insecurities gnawing at her.
Just then, Li Feng's eyelids fluttered slightly before he slowly opened his eyes. Upon seeing Tan Jing, a flicker of surprise crossed his gaze, quickly followed by a hint of fatigue. Tan Jing's heart raced as if grasping at the last thread of hope, but Li Feng's eyes wandered over her face, seemingly searching for the right words to break the silence.
"You... what are you doing here?" Li Feng's voice was low and hoarse, as if he had just emerged from a nightmare.
"I was worried about you. What happened?" Tan Jing struggled to suppress her unease, hoping to find answers in his words.
Li Feng frowned slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes as he hesitated on how to respond. Tan Jing's heart sank; could it be that he was still hiding something? The message echoed in her mind, and waves of doubt and anxiety surged within her. She wanted to trust Li Feng, to believe that their bond was unbreakable, but that message felt like a thorn deeply embedded in her heart.
"I just... I just went to the gym. I didn't expect anything would happen," Li Feng's voice faltered, his gaze avoiding hers.
Tan Jing's heart tightened; was this the truth he wanted to conceal?
"That message..." she finally asked, her voice trembling slightly. "Who is Su Wan'er?"
Li Feng's face paled instantly, as if struck by the name. Tan Jing felt as though she had been dealt a heavy blow; unbearable pain surged within her. She longed for a clear answer to shatter the silence, but Li Feng's quietness felt like an invisible knife severing her trust and expectations.
"She... is just a friend," Li Feng finally spoke, his voice low and weak, tinged with unease.
"A friend?" Tan Jing felt as if flames were scorching her heart, anger and disappointment intertwining uncontrollably. She wanted to believe him, but doubts swirled like a tempest within her, making it impossible to remain calm.
"I will tell you everything; I just... don't want you to worry right now," Li Feng's voice carried a note of pleading, as if trying to soothe her emotions.
Yet Tan Jing was filled with turmoil; there was an unsettling flicker in Li Feng's eyes that hinted he hadn't fully revealed the truth. She yearned to ask more questions, to uncover the mystery shrouding this situation, but she feared hearing even more painful answers. Her heart brimmed with endless confusion and anguish, trapped in an unending whirlpool from which she could not escape.
"I... I need time." Ultimately, Tan Jing chose silence but resolved inwardly to uncover Su Wan'er's identity and discover what secrets lay hidden in Li Feng's heart. Her gaze drifted through the night outside the window, filled with both unease and anticipation—as if sensing a storm was about to break.
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