The CEO’s Justifiable Betrayal

“I think so!” Kang Yansheng smiled sadly, the light in his eyes disappearing. She hates him so much that she wouldn’t be jealous of him approaching another woman. Ji Mengtang thought she must be sick because his sad smile actually made her feel heartache – she was truly very ill! “So, you came to find me because…” Kang Yansheng looked at her seriously. “I–” Ji Mengtang seemed to have suddenly lost her ability to speak, stammering for a long time without saying anything. Because she had unconsciously walked over just now, when asked why she came, she couldn’t explain. After a while, she said with a stiff face: “I came to ask about Zhongwei’s condition.” “Of course!” Kang Yansheng said with a light sarcasm. She would come to find him only for her beloved Gao Zhongwei, what else would be worth her coming? “Don’t worry, Gao Zhongwei is recovering quite well. According to his rehabilitation therapist, he can now walk without a cane for about ten minutes, and the time is gradually increasing. If the rehabilitation progress continues, he can be discharged home next month and only needs periodic check-ups.” “Next month?” So soon? No, actually not soon – it’s been five years since he was hospitalized! Thinking about these five years, Ji Mengtang felt like it was a lifetime ago. The accident seemed like yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, five years had passed. Sometimes she felt time flew by – especially in the first two years. Sometimes she felt time was endless – especially in the next three years. The struggle of meeting every weekend made time feel particularly slow. Five long years were enough to cool everything down. During Gao Zhongwei’s bedridden years, she had changed a lot. The biggest change was – her body had betrayed Zhongwei, and every time she saw him, she felt guilty. Moreover, her feelings had changed a lot. Although she sincerely hoped he would fully recover and be discharged, she couldn’t be sure if she still deeply loved Zhongwei. Their initial attraction had disappeared. Each visit was like seeing an old friend, listening to his complaints, his longing for her – but she felt nothing. She would comfort him, encourage him to continue treatment, but she truly had no special feelings. Love, missing him, heartache… these emotions were becoming increasingly unfamiliar. Sometimes she would suddenly realize – Gao Zhongwei was her boyfriend! After realizing these things, she felt more guilty. Although she deliberately prolonged her hospital stays, her heart was drifting further and further away… “What are you thinking?” Kang Yansheng’s voice pulled her back from her thoughts. “You just said Zhongwei can be discharged next month, I’m very happy because I can finally get rid of you!” she laughed artificially. “So what? Our contract lasts until Gao Zhongwei recovers, and before that, you’re still my woman. You still have to come find me every weekend, not a single time less!” “You – despicable!” Ji Mengtang, flushed with shame, reached out to slap him but was quickly caught and pressed against the wall.