She decided to meet that man to show him her youthful spirit. He hoped to see the daughter he had been anticipating for over twenty years, not a seductive woman.
When she opened the door, only Di Xihuang was in the hall. He coldly glanced at her, standing with his hands in his pockets. “Owen went after Tianli. I’ll take you to Hong Kong. He’ll meet you there.”
His voice was as indifferent as eight years ago. She nodded politely, thanked him, and walked out, leaving him with her delicate, calm back.
In the car, only silence filled the space between them. He focused on driving, his expression calm, but the tension in his grip on the steering wheel was evident. He secretly glanced at her; since getting in, she hadn’t looked at him or spoken, just sat staring out the window. He wanted to ease the unbearable atmosphere, but his pride held him back. Thus, they remained in silence, a sense of desolation spreading in his heart.
She had no interest in the scenery rushing past the window.
Although her gaze was fixed outside, Owen’s words echoed in her ears.
“Xueman, I know what’s been weighing on your heart. Father didn’t want to disturb your peaceful life, but if you don’t address the knot in your heart, he won’t be able to rest in peace,” Owen said sincerely.
“Knot? I don’t even know what knot exists. I’ve been used to it for so many years,” she replied indifferently, slightly turning her face as if to welcome the sunlight, but avoiding Owen’s eyes.
Suddenly, he gripped her shoulders tightly. “Xueman, your mother didn’t abandon you. She always loved you. Back then, on her way to pick you up, she had a car accident. When Father and I found out, she had already…,” he sighed, shaking his head. “The person who buried her told us she never closed her eyes, always keeping them open, as if remembering something she couldn’t let go of, tightly clutching a small handkerchief.”
She was stunned, like a thunderbolt had struck her, repeatedly muttering, “Impossible, how could it be…” Tears filled her eyes until a droplet slid down her cheek, clearing her vision.
The truth she believed for over twenty years was now overturned.
