Chapter 1419 - 1416: Restless Night

Chapter 1419: Chapter 1416: Restless Night

"..." Zi Ruoxi said nothing, silently taking the phone. The ringtone still resounded, as if one could see the caller’s anxious mood. Zi Ruoxi glanced at it expressionlessly, then pressed her finger lightly, connecting the call.

"Hello?" A gentle, lazy female voice softly lacked any strength.

"...Zi Ruoxi, it’s me... Have you rested? Sorry to disturb you." The deep, magnetic voice of Qiao Junlie came from the other side. He was in the president’s office at Caesar Building, gazing at her photo on the desk, slightly in a daze. For some reason, he found this night restless and his heart disturbed. Hadn’t he visited her earlier this morning? Why now?... Oh, I must really miss her... Zi Ruoxi, I love you so so much! Don’t worry, I’ll soon bring you back, and together we’ll return to our beloved warm home.

Since her accident, he hadn’t returned to Caesar Courtyard, not just because he feared the pain of reminiscence, but also because, deep down, he had a wish, which was to wait until Zi Ruoxi recovered so he could accompany her back there triumphantly together, and then continue to build a love nest, compose a love song.

"...What’s there to be sorry about? We’re already awake..." Zi Ruoxi said blandly. Then she could hear the heavy breathing from the other side, followed by a faintly lingering tone, "Do you have something to say?"

Initially, Qiao Junlie wanted to say something affectionate, but hearing her lackluster tone and imagining her weary expression at this moment, he quickly abandoned those thoughts.

"Uh, there’s nothing special. I wanted to tell you that tomorrow morning, a team of cosmetic surgery specialists will confirm your diagnosis and set the best surgical plan and schedule..." Qiao Junlie trailed off as he spoke. Why couldn’t he perceive any excitement from the other side? What was the reason?

"Oh." Zi Ruoxi responded casually.

Perhaps it was too indifferent, or she acted too composed, it actually aroused Qiao Junlie’s suspicion.

"Zi Ruoxi, aren’t you happy?" Qiao Junlie held the phone, full of doubts. His deep blue eyes appeared profound in the night. Immediately recalling their conversations these days, regardless of the topic, she had never avoided them, but with each topic, she seemed to have little interest, just like now. Lord, this was about her cosmetic surgery! How could she still be so calm, it was not the reaction of a typical woman.

Could it be... she was hiding something from him?

The other side hesitated noticeably after hearing this question.

"How could it be, how could I not be happy?" Zi Ruoxi argued. Then she no longer wanted to continue the conversation, speaking in a detached tone, "See you tomorrow then. I also hope to recover soon and marry you sooner."

The last sentence subdued Qiao Junlie’s slightly suspicious heart.

"Zi Ruoxi... I love you..." Qiao Junlie declared passionately. Holding her photo frame, he bestowed a kiss on the cold glass. Subsequently, his deep magnetic voice was imbued with enchantment and obsession, "I will make you the happiest bride in the world."

On the other end, these words seemed like a joke, heard without emotion, only sarcasm. Nevertheless, she remained expressionless, no, to be precise she wore a slight smile at the corner of her mouth, not representing happiness, but an intentional cold sneer.

Let’s treat it like a prank, she also wanted him to pay for her pain. But, would the devil know what pain is? Maybe not, devils have no heart. They only harm people.

"Thank you for your love. Goodbye!" Zi Ruoxi said indifferently, her eyes shining brightly, and then she hung up the call. Zi Ruoxi’s words became their final farewell.

What perfect words! Zi Ruoxi almost couldn’t help thinking whether this was directed by fate, on this night, at this special time, such a special phone call arrived, bidding farewell to a past lover. "Thank you for your love! Goodbye!" Indeed, it’s too classic. This expressed her innermost feelings, so let everything end here!

Zi Ruoxi seemed to still be lost in this moment of contemplation, so much so that she didn’t notice the other man approaching her side in the room.

"Zi Ruoxi, are you alright!" Qiao Muyun said with some concern, placing both hands on her shoulders to offer comfort. Just now, he heard everything, and frankly, he felt somewhat bitter.

"I’m okay, Brother Qiao Muyun." Zi Ruoxi responded gratefully. Then she turned around, observing the packed travel bag by the bed with a smile, "It’s getting late, we should set off."

Seeing her in good spirits, Qiao Muyun finally breathed a sigh of relief, his dark green eyes slightly squinted, nodding gently. Then, he picked up the travel bag by the bedside, gently wrapped an arm around Zi Ruoxi’s shoulder, and walked out the door.

At the threshold of leaving the ward, both turned their faces involuntarily to glance back, infusing a feeling that was hard to articulate, as if it were a sea of parting. Departed, remaining, what was left, what was lost, would never return! Goodbye, my past...

Bay! My carefree departure, I will never return! Those who remember me, those who don’t, forget me—this was also left by Zi Ruoxi, in the drawer of the bedside table in her hospital room. Above it lay a gleaming jade bracelet and a dazzling pigeon-sized diamond ring.

The next day, the sun rose as usual, its light enchanting, illuminating everyone’s eyes. When Qiao Junlie arrived at the hospital room, it was empty, already a place where people had come and gone, a tea that’s cooled, the backdrop devoid of people. Just like a melody coming to an end, the scattered petals drifting in the wind.

Holding the note left by Zi Ruoxi, trembling slightly, a cold chill swept all over.

"...You’re so cruel..." Qiao Junlie murmured as he chewed the words, his deep blue eyes darkening, gradually crumpling the paper in his palm, squeezing hard. Then, he picked up the jade bracelet and the ring, staring at them dazedly, his gaze seemingly drawn by their sheen, becoming vacant, unable to find a focal point, just like a lost child, aimlessly wandering... falling into an unprecedented trance...

Zi Ruoxi, is this how you deceive me? Why, why after promising to marry me, lifting me into heaven, raising me to the clouds, but in the next second, ruthlessly throwing me into hell. You wicked woman...

Zi Ruoxi, my wife, run if you must... Don’t assume that escaping allows you to shirk responsibility, you leave and make me this creditor helpless. No matter if you escape to the End of the Earth, I will find you, the debt of past and present lives, you must pay... Lacking people, use lives as collateral!