My Unrequited Love

Chapter 4: The Return

The day after they left the resort, Wei Ying returned to her condo unit, the weight of the past weekend pressing heavily on her. The truth of Lan Zhan's feelings had shaken her to her core, but it was the what-ifs—the dreams of what could have been—that lingered, gnawing at her heart. She knew she couldn’t stay, not with the constant reminder of Lan Zhan and Qin Su's relationship hanging over her like a shadow.

Within a month, Wei Ying made the decision to leave the country. She moved to Canada, far away from the memories that haunted her, and threw herself into her work. The distance was both a balm and a challenge, forcing her to confront the reality that Lan Zhan was no longer a part of her life. Over time, her pain dulled, replaced by a fierce determination to build something for herself.

In Canada, Wei Ying flourished. Her natural talent for writing, coupled with the catharsis of pouring her emotions onto the page, led her to become a successful author. Her novels, rich with emotion and insight, resonated with readers around the world. At the same time, her striking beauty and poise caught the attention of the fashion industry, and she quickly rose to prominence as a model. The duality of her career—a best-selling author by day, a sought-after model by night—was a testament to the resilience she had built in the wake of her heartbreak.

For five years, Wei Ying kept her distance from her past. She rarely visited her social media accounts, keeping her life in Canada separate from the world she had left behind. The memories of her friends and the life she had once known remained locked away, a part of her she wasn’t ready to revisit.

Meanwhile, Lan Zhan struggled to move on from Wei Ying’s sudden departure. He had known he hurt her deeply, and when she left without a word, it felt like a piece of him had gone with her. The absence of her presence in his life was a constant ache, but he buried his feelings in work, pouring himself into expanding his hotel and resort business. His success in the industry was undeniable, but it came at the cost of sleepless nights and a heart that never fully healed.

Qin Su, on the other hand, found her own path to success. She opened a chain of restaurants, her passion for food turning into a thriving business. Her relationship with Lan Zhan continued, and after years of dating, they finally got engaged. To the outside world, they seemed like the perfect couple—successful, happy, and ready to start the next chapter of their lives together. But Lan Zhan’s heart still ached with the memory of Wei Ying, a part of him forever wondering what might have been if things had turned out differently.

Five years passed, and just as Lan Zhan and Qin Su were making final preparations for their wedding, a notification from social media rocked Lan Zhan’s world. Wei Ying had posted for the first time in years, announcing her return to the country. The photo accompanying the post took his breath away. She was standing at the airport, her luggage by her side, dressed in a chic, tailored outfit that highlighted her elegant beauty. Her smile was radiant, but her eyes held a depth that spoke of experiences and growth. She looked every bit the successful woman she had become, but to Lan Zhan, she was still the same Wei Ying who had stolen his heart all those years ago.

Lan Zhan’s heart pounded in his chest as he stared at the screen, his mind racing with memories of their time together. Seeing her again, even just in a photo, stirred something deep inside him—a longing he thought he had buried long ago. He hadn’t expected her return, and now that she was back, he couldn’t stop thinking about what it meant. Did she come back for a reason? Was it fate giving him one last chance?

Qin Su noticed the change in Lan Zhan immediately. His distracted demeanor, the way he seemed lost in thought more often than not—it was clear something was bothering him. When she caught him staring at his phone with a look she hadn’t seen in years, she felt a pang of unease. She had always known there was a part of Lan Zhan that wasn’t entirely hers, but she had hoped, as the years passed, that he had moved on.

Wei Ying’s return set off a chain of events none of them could have predicted. As she settled back into life in her home country, reconnecting with old friends and reestablishing herself in the local scene, the past she had tried so hard to leave behind began to resurface. She couldn’t avoid it any longer—she would have to face Lan Zhan, Qin Su, and the unresolved feelings that had shaped so much of her life.

As the days passed, Wei Ying found herself navigating a world that was both familiar and foreign. She had changed so much during her time abroad, but the memories and emotions tied to her old life were still very much alive. Her heart was stronger now, but it still beat faster at the thought of seeing Lan Zhan again, of confronting the feelings she had once buried so deeply.

Lan Zhan, too, was caught in a whirlwind of emotions. His engagement to Qin Su was a commitment he had made, but with Wei Ying back in the picture, the lines between his past and present began to blur. He couldn’t ignore the pull he felt towards her, even as he tried to convince himself that his future was with Qin Su.

The stage was set for a reunion that would force all of them to confront their pasts, their choices, and the truths they had been avoiding for so long. As Wei Ying prepared to re-enter the world she had left behind, she knew that nothing would ever be the same again.

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Now let's see how their life goes, thank you for reading this book.

Lanceline93

August 20 2024