h4Chapter 304: Chapter 304: Hope for Forgiveness/h4

"Give me some time. I really can’t just forget about this matter so easily." Ji Yu was still deeply affected by it.

If there were another chance to choose, Ji Yu definitely wouldn’t want her mother to suffer like this.

"The most innocent person in all of this is my mother. She could have lived peacefully, but you treated her like this because of me."

She simply couldn’t let this matter go.

In this situation, Xia Chuanhe knew he was at fault.

"I’m sorry. I know I was wrong, but I had no other choice."

"So your so-called ’no other choice’ is to let someone else endure the suffering for you? To tell the truth, at first, I thought you were a good person. But everything you’ve done afterward makes youpletely unworthy of those words." She truly couldn’t let this go in her heart.

After hearing this, he felt lost for words.

"Yu, even if you hate me, you should give me some time to make it up to you. Your coldness toward me makes me feel awful."

"So, I should just act ording to your expectations?" Ji Yu was adamant and unwavering in her stance.

Ji Yu didn’t even know what she truly wanted deep down, but looking at the current situation, she simply couldn’t bring herself to give up.

"Yu, I know you might feel unbearable right now, but those feelings will fade soon. My love for you is something that will never change."

This was the first time she’d ever heard such a confession.

"Your confession is certainly unique, but unfortunately, I’m not particrly fond of it."

She wanted to get some proper rest, but it seemed he just didn’t have the awareness to realize it.

"I need to rest now. You can leave."

Ji Yu had already made her intentions crystal clear.

But the other party still showed no sign of giving up on Ji Yu.

"Yu, I can stay here with you."

"Thank you, but there’s no need. If you have the time, you should check on my mother’s condition instead." This was what Ji Yu cared about most at the moment.

Seeing Ji Yu like this, his expression was filled with helplessness.

He also understood that Ji Yu was determined and would not easily give up on this matter.

So as he walked downstairs, he reminded his mother to take good care of Ji Yu.

In truth, the old madam was quite sympathetic to Ji Yu.

"If this is truly making you ufortable, you can leave. I’ll persuade him to continue treating your mother."

She didn’t want to see Ji Yu so repressed. Even if the Ji Yu from before was not particrly obedient, at least she had been filled with vitality.

But now, Ji Yu seemed like someone whose life was already half over.

"I know you’re pitying me, but this matter is far too important to me. If you can’t persuade him to treat my mother, I’ll surely lose my mind."

Her own emotions didn’t really matter anymore.

What mattered was that the people around her could live happily.

Moreover, Madam Ji was the most innocent one in all of this.

Someone who had no involvement in this situation still had to endure such pain—it was bound to be heartbreaking.

"Don’t feel so distressed. Your mother would surely never me you." The old madam felt a bit at a loss herself, as she had never dealt with such a young woman before, and that made her somewhat flustered.

But Ji Yu was sad precisely because she knew Madam Ji would never me her.

"I almost wish my mother could be petty about this. That way, I wouldn’t feel so torn up." She truly felt heartbroken.

"I understand." Seeing Ji Yu’s sorrow, the old madam decided to take her out for a stroll.

Yet, just as they reached the door, they ran into Gu Qixiao.

It was clear Gu Qixiao had been here many times before, and seeing Ji Yu this time was clearly a pleasant surprise.

When the old madam saw him, she instantly understood that he was someone Ji Yu loved.

"Ah, you two should talk things over properly."

For some reason, the old madam firmly believed Ji Yu and her son could never end up together.

Ji Yu wasn’t aware of the old madam’s thoughts, but since she’d already given them the chance to talk, Ji Yu didn’t hesitate.

"Gu Qixiao, this isn’t a ce you should be. You should go live your own life properly."

She knew Gu Qixiao must be ufortable, but she also understood there was nothing that could be done.

"I know you’re hurting, but all matters of the heart eventually pass. I hope you can be happy. Don’t dwell too much on my affairs. I don’t know what my future holds, but yours will absolutely be bright."

"Yu, do you think I’d be happy with a future that doesn’t include you?" Gu Qixiao simply couldn’te to terms with it.

In his heart, this was wholly impossible.

If they had separated due to fading feelings or a belief that it wasn’t the right decision, then perhaps their parting would have made sense.

But now, when they clearly loved each other, why did they have to face such hardship?

Ji Yu sighed softly. She had known from the start that Gu Qixiao would feel this way. It was why she’d avoided meeting him entirely before. But seeing how distressed he was now, her heart ached alongside his.

"Gu Qixiao, you need someone more suitable for you. I know you’re upset about what happened between us, but that’s all in the past now."

She spoke these words against her true will, but her heart was deeply pained.

"Yu, if you could say those words without that sorrowful expression, perhaps I’d believe you."

How could Gu Qixiao not understand the person he loved most?

He knew full well that Ji Yu was hurting inside too. Her earlier words were nothing but bravado.

"No matter what happens, I’ll always wait for you. Yu, I hope you know that I love you dearly. You are the most important person to me."

He didn’t want Ji Yu to be distressed.

Ji Yu stared at him, and for no reason, her tears started to fall.

Seeing Ji Yu like this pained him greatly.

He quickly stepped forward to dry her tears. "If you don’t want to see me, I can leave right now. But please, don’t keep crying. This is important to me."

He didn’t want Ji Yu to feel so sorrowful.

Ji Yu looked at him and felt a pain in her heart she couldn’t control.

"Gu Qixiao, why does it hurt so much?"