After contracting to have a child, the icy female CEO became addicted.

Wen Ling was stunned.

She looked at Jiang Ran's face, which had turned ashen with anger, and saw nothing but questions on it.

Upon discovering the lock, he didn't immediately reprimand her. Instead, it was she who valued her concern so much, completely ignoring his feelings...

"sorry......"

Wen Ling suddenly lowered her head, and an apology spurred out stiffly.

Jiang Ran didn't expect Wen Ling's apology to come so quickly. She thought she would have to argue with him for a while, but she didn't expect that his anger would hit her so hard.

Jiang Ran's anger subsided immediately after the apology. He looked down at Wen Ling and said, "It's nothing. Why don't you call Wen Zhi and ask her to open the door?"

"..."

Seeing that she had fallen silent, Jiang Ran assumed she was refusing to open the door and put on a stern face: "I hate it when people restrict my freedom!"

"..."

His words were powerful and resounding, each one striking Wen Ling's heart!

Wen Ling swallowed hard, her face turning pale. "No, it's... I didn't bring my phone."

Her voice was very soft, like a mosquito's buzz.

Fortunately, Jiang Ran was standing close enough to hear everything she was saying.

Jiang Ran was taken aback and was about to say something like "Don't try to fool me" when, in the next second, Wen Ling pulled his hand up.

Wen Ling took his hand and touched her waist.

"You can check if you don't believe me..."

She faced Jiang Ran, her head bowed low, and took his hand, letting it wander around her waist.

The feel of the knitted cotton and linen rose in his palm, carrying a warmth. The moment he touched it, Jiang Ran's whole body stiffened.

He quickly withdrew his hand and remained silent.

Seeing that Jiang Ran no longer denied it, Wen Ling bit her lower lip and looked up, "I really didn't bring any. This dress doesn't have pockets, and besides..."

As she spoke, she gripped Jiang Ran's sleeve again and murmured, "Besides, I really didn't know Wen Zhi would lock the door. We originally agreed that you and I would watch the sunset on the rooftop..."

Despite her explanations, Jiang Ran still didn't believe her.

There was no way around it; Wen Ling's past actions had gone too far.

Hearing that Jiang Ran remained silent, Wen Ling continued to murmur, as if talking to herself, "I know you may still not believe me, but everything I said is true, including what you said, asking you out on a trip, the chance encounter with Wen Zhi... all of these were things I wanted Wen Zhi to help me pursue you. As for locking the door, I really didn't expect that..."

She spoke sincerely, head bowed, saying things she would never have explained before.

It was like a bucket of cold water being poured over Jiang Ran's head, completely waking him up!

Wen Ling, there's no need to lie to him.

Moreover, at this point, if she continues to lie, the trust between them will only crumble further.

That's what Jiang Ran thinks.

However, past experiences still prevented Jiang Ran from immediately believing him. He simply said, "You'd better be telling the truth, otherwise..."

"otherwise?"

Wen Ling was taken aback, then raised her face: "What else could it be?"

"We won't even be able to be friends anymore!"

Jiang Ran's answer was unusually straightforward!

"Then you can rest assured, everything I said is absolutely true!"

Wen Ling's eyes lit up instantly. At least, at least Jiang Ran still thought they were friends.

Seeing that Wen Ling had regained her spirits, and after receiving her assurance that it was true, Jiang Ran's eyes darkened. Just when her interest was at its peak, he poured cold water on her enthusiasm.

"Sister Wen, actually, once we're really divorced, we should disappear from each other's lives. I can't bring myself to be friends with my ex."

He was speaking from the heart and didn't want to leave Wen Ling with any more expectations, because the more expectations there were, the more disappointment there would be, and it was all unnecessary.

A good ex should be like they're dead; that's fair to the next person in the relationship!

Just like Qin Yiyao back then, that's all in the past.

Soon, Wen Ling will also be a thing of the past.

Wen Ling's eyes darkened slightly, and she did not respond to Jiang Ran's words.

Because she never intended to divorce Jiang Ran from beginning to end!

If they don't get a divorce, she can never be considered an ex. She will always be Jiang Ran's wife, and Jiang Ran will always be her husband!

Seeing that Wen Ling did not respond, Jiang Ran mistakenly assumed that she had tacitly agreed, and then her gaze fell on her still sprained right foot.

"What do we do now? Did Wenzhi say when she'll open the door?"

The topic suddenly changed, and Wen Ling shook her head in silence.

Seeing this, Jiang Ran sighed and squatted down in front of Wen Ling to observe her sprained and swollen ankle.

His sudden movement startled Wen Ling. Wen Ling subconsciously moved her hand back and saw him looking down, his gaze intently fixed on his right foot.

His voice was soft, but his concerned tone reached Wen Ling's ears.

"It seems a bit serious... This won't do..."

He cares about her.

Show concern for her injured foot.

For no apparent reason, Wen Ling felt a lump in her throat. She looked at Jiang Ran's slightly wavy, tousled hair, which reminded her of the boy who had stayed by her side when she had a fever, even though he was now dressed as a mature adult, even though he had repeatedly and endlessly told her that he didn't like her anymore...

But so what?

Whether you like it or not, it doesn't matter that much!

The important thing is that Jiang Ran has always been able to stay by her side...

Until, forever...

"It's okay, let's go watch the sunset. I want to watch the sunset with you."

Wen Ling forced a smile and, without any hesitation, placed her right foot on the step, intending to stagger upstairs.

Seeing her actions, Jiang Ran was taken aback and quickly grabbed her arm. "Your leg is in this state, what are you doing watching the sunset!"

He muttered a complaint, turned around to look at the large iron gate, and pondered how to get out.

His sudden tough stance made Wen Ling instantly overjoyed!

He still cares about her, yet he still makes such domineering demands of her...

Staring at Jiang Ran's back, Wen Ling couldn't hold back any longer and reached out to hug him in an unusually proactive way!

I wrapped my arms around his waist, feeling his strong arms and straight spine...

The first hug after a year apart was warm and cozy in my arms, and it warmed my heart as well.

Feeling completely filled, in that instant of embrace, besides the inner satisfaction, Wen Ling suddenly felt a pang of regret. Why hadn't she taken the initiative sooner? If she had been so proactive earlier...

Yes, if it had been earlier, Jiang Ran would have been hers long ago...