Feeling a tear about to fall, she reached out to wipe it. The teardrop hung on her fingertip, illuminated by the moonlight, making it particularly crystal-clear.
How many years had it been since she thought about that past? Why did she recall it tonight, so vividly, as if reliving each moment of pain?
Sleepless, she sat up and looked at the night sky. Stars dotted the sky, and the full moon shone bright. The silence felt like a gentle hand, softly wiping away her pain.
Walking barefoot on the cool floor was comforting. She turned on the bathroom light, squinting slightly at its sudden brightness. Opening the cold water, she splashed it on her face, washing away the tear tracks and sadness.
As the long-forgotten sorrow faded, she raised her head. In the mirror dotted with water droplets, her exquisite face sparkled, like a delicate orchid covered in morning dew.
Perhaps it was Heaven’s favor for her half-life of misfortune; time had left no traces on her face. Her once round face had faded, leaving only smooth cheeks.
Her once clear eyes, after eight years, were now veiled with an enchanting softness, no longer crystal clear. Below her delicate nose, her plump red lips carried a subtle smile. Wiping water from her face, she dampened her voluminous wavy hair. Water slid down her hair ends onto her chest, partially revealing her impressive bosom beneath the silk slip dress. Tossing her hair, she appeared like a captivating creature in the mirror.
Walking into the kitchen to brew coffee, she returned to the gentle embrace of moonlight under the rich aroma.
Eight years had passed, and though she thought she no longer cared, the pain remained. Could eight years not help her forget? The wound may have healed, but the scar was indelible.
Every memory of him was still vivid. Eight years ago, after making Tong Yixuan disappear, she reclaimed her identity as Ou Xueman. She spent four years obtaining a master’s degree and returned to SZ city to open a small advertising company, putting in minimal effort to simply support herself.
Her requirements were low, yet after four years in the business world, she expanded her company into an industry leader with significant influence in SZ.
