novelraw Chapter 871 - 829: Love at First Sight
Chapter 871 - 829: Love at First Sight
Her eyes were big and clear, staring directly at him, full of anticipation and unease.
She stood right in front of him, so real, saying she loved him.
This was supposed to be Shang Dongyuan’s plan, the words he intended to say, but unexpectedly, she took the lead.
How could her gentle, timid nature become so courageous all of a sudden?
Shang Dongyuan thought he must be startled, to the extent that he couldn’t even breathe...
His heartbeat... began to accelerate, beat by beat.
Chu Xiaoge looked at him, silent, with a bit of fear in her heart.
She was truly afraid he would reject her or say something cruel.
But at this point, she had no reason to shrink back any further.
She, too, wanted to try being brave, as Xiangsi Dou had suggested.
With these thoughts, Chu Xiaoge raised her gaze and seriously looked at the man in front of her again.
"Actually, five years ago, I wanted to say these words. Do you remember the masquerade ball? That was the first time I saw you... I was smitten at first sight.
Later, before I graduated, I did everything I could to work at your Gambling Stone City, only unfortunately, you did not notice me then.
That night five years ago, I never thought of reaching for something beyond my grasp, nor did I want you to think I had any ulterior motives, which is why I told you my name was Chu Nian.
Thinking back, maybe I used that name only because I feared future encounters might become awkward?
Chu Nian, Chu Nian, selfishly, I wanted you to always have me in your mind...
I hadn’t anticipated that over five years, you’ve been looking for me.
After reuniting five years later, breaking into your world once more, I still never thought of trying to possess anything beyond my means.
Since childhood, my parents taught me to work earnestly and never yearn for what was never meant to be mine.
I don’t want you to see me that way, so please forgive me for not including you in my life’s plan from the start.
But none of this can erase my love for you.
Thank you for taking care of me all these days, and thank you for being kind to Chuchu.
It’s my fault for keeping Chuchu hidden for five years, depriving you both of the chance to meet as father and daughter, I... am sorry."
After she spoke, Chu Xiaoge took a step back and deeply bowed to Shang Dongyuan.
She already knew she was wrong, and these issues she should have faced long ago.
Delaying until now, even she found it incredible.
Shang Dongyuan was taken aback.
The confession was unexpected, and her apology, he did not foresee.
He remembered last night when Xing Chen asked him whether he minded Chu Xiaoge hiding his child from him, and up until just before coming here, he hadn’t completely figured out how he felt about it.
Yet at this moment, as Chu Xiaoge bowed to him, he suddenly understood.
In fact, from the beginning to end, he never blamed her.
He only blamed himself.
After Chu Xiaoge bowed, barely having time to see the emotion in Shang Dongyuan’s eyes, she was enveloped by a warm embrace.
Unable to hold back any longer, Shang Dongyuan stepped forward and embraced her.
He gently stroked her smooth long hair, feeling her truly in his arms, his heart felt complete.
"You did nothing wrong to me, it was I who didn’t recognize you. Let the past be past. Let’s get married."
Shang Dongyuan wasn’t a man of many words, neither was he experienced in emotional matters or sweet talk.
At this moment, he had only one thought — to marry her.
And then, to never part for the rest of their lives.