Chapter 1199 - 1226: Exposing Their True Colors 11

Chapter 1199: Chapter 1226: Exposing Their True Colors 11

The next day, Chu Zhan returned from the trip, but he came back alone. His expression was terrifying, leaving the Chu Family bewildered as they asked him where Shi Nuan was.

Chu Zhan, who always spoke of Shi Nuan with gentle affection, suddenly changed his demeanor and said harshly, "Don’t mention Shi Nuan anymore. It’s over between us."

Having said that, he went straight to his room, sitting by the bed and smoking gloomily.

Nianyang could sense that something had happened between them. She called Shi Nuan, and it rang for a long time before Shi Nuan answered, her voice resolute,

"Nianyang, it’s over between me and Chu Zhan. Please don’t call me anymore. I’m really sorry for the trouble I’ve caused your family. I won’t see you all again in the future."

Without giving Nianyang a chance to speak, she hung up, as if she would regret it if she delayed for even a second.

Nianyang was dumbfounded. How did things go wrong at such a critical moment?

She waited for a day for Chu Zhan to calm down before going in to ask him. Chu Zhan spoke with his head down, his voice hoarse from nicotine, "I actually know that Nuannuan left me because she’s afraid of implicating me. When she says she doesn’t like me, it’s all lies. But I truly can’t understand why she abandons me again and again. Am I that untrustworthy?"

Nianyang sat beside him and slowly spoke,

"Brother, you have to know, Nuannuan is an orphan, taken in by the Shi Family from a young age, living as an outsider. She has no sense of security in her bones, and is even self-abased. She appears carefree, but she is most afraid of causing trouble for others."

Chu Zhan’s brow furrowed, "But I’m her partner, not someone else. By doing this, she’s treating me like an outsider."

"It’s because she cares about you that she’s afraid you’ll get hurt."

Nianyang patted Chu Zhan on the shoulder, "Brother, you grew up with everything you wanted, carefree. You can’t understand the thoughts of someone who was never welcomed, even considered a burden. Their hearts are fragile. In Nuannuan’s eyes, Lu Xingshen is trouble she attracted herself, but she doesn’t want you to bear the consequences for her. She’s protecting you."

Chu Zhan’s eyes trembled with ripples, his lips quivering slightly. Nianyang continued,

"I was actually quite surprised when Nuannuan agreed to be with you. I always thought it might take you ten years to win her over.

Because Nuannuan is so guarded. She’s like a snail, always retreating into her shell, afraid to accept warmth from anyone. Deep down, she feels abandoned and unwelcome. She doesn’t want to trouble others, much less be abandoned, so she doesn’t dare to accept it."

Chu Zhan appeared dazed, recalling bits and pieces of his time with Shi Nuan, realizing it was just as Nianyang described.

He had always felt that something was slightly off between them, and now he suddenly understood.

"Brother, for Nuannuan to even approach you is the deepest expression of love she can show."

Nianyang smiled radiantly,

"In love, there’s no absolute fairness, only willing acceptance.

There’s a saying that if you take the first step towards me, I’ll take the remaining 99 steps for you. Nuannuan has already taken the first step.

So, brother, are you willing to embrace love’s sacrifices for Nuannuan?"

Chu Zhan’s eyes were red, holding back tears, "More than willing to embrace it, I’d give her my life if needed."