Chen Xuan gently touched Su Linlang's hair, "Don't let your mind wander. I told you I would take responsibility for you, and I won't go back on my word."

Su Linlang slightly shook her head, "Chen Xuan, to be honest, your actions have moved me. It shows you're not someone who avoids responsibility in relationships."

"But I want more than just you taking responsibility for me. Do you truly love me? If you're only with me because of that accident, that's not the result I want."

"If that's the case, I'd rather you not take responsibility for me than give me this kind of pity."

Chen Xuan shook his head with a smile, "Linlang, you're overthinking."

He reached out to pull Su Linlang closer, letting her sit on his lap and gently held her, "During the time we've spent together, I've already fallen for you. I just haven't confessed my feelings."

"We already have an established reality, so there's no need to hide it. I like your understanding nature. Being with you makes me feel relaxed and happy."

"My responsibility for you is not out of pity. It also includes my love for you."

Su Linlang was almost moved to tears, but when she thought of Lin Zhiguo's pleading expression, she felt a pang of discomfort in her heart.

"Chen Xuan, tell me honestly, have you truly let go of Lin Wanxi?" Su Linlang looked at him, her eyes flickering with uncertainty.

Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and sighed softly, "I don't want to lie to you. I also haven't fully let go of Lin Wanxi, as she was the first woman I fell in love with."

"I'm not a man who's faithful to just one woman, but whether it's Lin Wanxi or you, I truly love you both. You're both dear to my heart and hard to give up."

"But things have come to this, and I must face reality. Linlang, don't let it weigh on your mind, and don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Su Linlang didn't reply, instead she just silently nodded her head.

Before going to bed, Su Linlang spoke up willingly, "Chen Xuan, you should still sleep in this room for now. Let me think it over."

"Alright, I respect your decision." Chen Xuan nodded reluctantly.

He sighed quietly to himself. This matter indeed brought her immense mental pressure, needing time to transition and digest.

It also indirectly proved that Su Linlang was not a bad woman intruding on his emotional life, and she never intended to occupy him.

Late at night, Su Linlang tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

She didn't know what she should do.

Asking herself honestly, she really couldn't bear to leave Chen Xuan.

But she also knew she had no right to bind him, and she felt guilty towards Lin Wanxi.

Then there was Lin Zhiguo kneeling down and begging her... it stabbed her heart, making her feel like a bad woman stealing someone else's husband.

Without a wink of sleep, Su Linlang looked somewhat haggard, her mood particularly heavy.

She finally figured it out and decided to make a tough decision.

After getting up, she prepared breakfast as usual, calling Chen Xuan to get up and eat.

But there was no smile on her face, only a serious expression.

"Chen Xuan, I thought about it all night and feel that we're not suitable for each other."

"Let's end it here. You don't have to feel guilty towards me, and I don't need you to take responsibility."

"After this meal, let's go our separate ways and not contact each other anymore."

Su Linlang solemnly declared, forcing herself to utter these words.

Chen Xuan's expression froze, "Linlang, you don't have to do this..."

Before Chen Xuan could finish his sentence, Su Linlang raised her hand to stop him, "Don't say anything. This is my choice, and please respect my decision."

"There shouldn't have been feelings between us at all. This is a serious mistake, and I can't continue to be stubborn."

"Chen Xuan, meeting you was my fortune, but I don't want to live in pain and pressure. So, let's end it like this. After breakfast, please leave and don't come to me anymore."

After saying this, Su Linlang stood up and left, not giving Chen Xuan a chance to speak.

However, after stepping out of the house, tears began rolling down uncontrollably.

This wasn't what she truly wanted; it was just a painful choice she had to make.

She chose to step down, to fulfill Chen Xuan and Lin Wanxi, and not destroy the feelings between the two.

Only this way could she find peace at heart and erase the guilt she felt towards Lin Wanxi.

Chen Xuan sat alone at the dining table, lit a cigarette, and smoked slowly.

He knew very well why Su Linlang did this; it wasn't her true intention.

"Is there a kind of love that involves letting go? Such a foolish woman!"

Chen Xuan shook his head with a bitter smile. How could he not love such a considerate, foolish woman?

He wouldn't choose to leave and believed that when Su Linlang returned, she wouldn't insist on driving him away.

Then, he sent a message to Su Linlang, expressing his feelings.

Seeing the message, Su Linlang felt a mix of emotions.

But she still steeled herself and deleted the message.

Even, to make Chen Xuan give up on her, she decided to agree to the pursuit of the school's male teacher, Li Yangbo, as a decision against her will.

In the afternoon after school, Chen Xuan drove to the gate of Zhonghai University to pick up Su Linlang and take her home.

However, he saw Su Linlang walking out with a male teacher who looked excited.

Chen Xuan frowned slightly and walked up directly.

Seeing Chen Xuan approach, Su Linlang's face changed slightly, and she instantly became nervous...

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