Keeping the promise

Chapter 264 Life is short

Mrs. Zhang wiped her tears, looked Zheng Wancheng up and down, her eyes full of concern and pity, and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Look at you, you've lost weight." Her eyes were full of heartache, as if she had seen every change in Zheng Wancheng.

Zheng Wancheng forced a smile and said, "Mrs. Zhang, I'm fine." There was a hint of bitterness in her smile, but more of it was the relief of reunion.

At this time, Mrs. Zhang noticed Zheng Zihui, her eyes full of curiosity and love, and asked, "Who is this child?"

Zheng Wancheng pulled Zheng Zihui over and said, "This is Zihui, my son." Her eyes were full of pride and tenderness.

Zheng Zihui stood behind Zheng Wancheng, silently observing the stranger in front of him.

Butler Li said, "Okay, okay, don't stand at the door, come in first." There was a hint of urgency in his voice, and he wanted to get everyone into the house to have a good chat.

Everyone walked into the villa, and Mrs. Zhang held Zheng Wancheng's hand and refused to let go, as if she would disappear again if she let go. Those hands conveyed endless warmth and attachment.

Mrs. Zhang said, "Wancheng, you don't know that we have been looking forward to your coming back all these years." Her voice was full of expectation and longing, as if all these years of waiting were responded to at this moment.

Zheng Wancheng said with emotion: "Mrs. Zhang, I'm sorry for making you worry." Tears flashed in her eyes and her heart was filled with gratitude and warmth.

Mrs. Zhang suddenly remembered something and said, "Wancheng, wait for me, I'll cook your favorite meal now." After that, she hurried to the kitchen without waiting for Zheng Wancheng to answer.

Her steps were brisk and eager, as if she wanted to compensate Zheng Wancheng for all the care she had owed her over the years through this meal.

Zheng Wancheng looked at Mrs. Zhang's back, her heart filled with warmth. This villa once carried too many of her memories, but at this moment, those pains seemed to fade away in the joy of reunion, leaving only the deep friendship and warm sense of belonging.

The servant hurried upstairs to call Li Yunting, and the hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor.

Li Yunxuan carefully supported Li Yunting as they walked down the stairs step by step. Li Yunting's steps seemed a little shaky, and each step seemed so heavy.

His eyes flickered, and from time to time he looked towards Zheng Wancheng, then quickly avoided her, somewhat afraid to look her in the face. His heart was like a mess at the moment, with thoughts flying around, and he had no idea what Zheng Wancheng was up to today.

Why did she come? Was she here to call for punishment? Or did she have some other purpose?

His heart was beating so hard it seemed like it was going to jump out of his throat.

After all, he had done such excessive things to Zheng Wancheng before, and those injuries were like sharp blades, deeply hurting their relationship. He really couldn't understand why she appeared here today.

Zheng Wancheng looked at the haggard Li Yunting quietly. Although he had thousands of emotions in his heart, all the love, hatred and vengeance he once had were intertwined in his heart.

But she was the first to break the silence and said slowly: "Li Yunting, I came here today to tell you that you don't have to care so much about what happened that day. The past is over, and I have forgiven you, including all the previous grudges. Let's write them off." Her voice was calm and firm, as if she had thought it through carefully.

When Li Yunting heard these words, he was stunned for a moment. He wondered if he had heard it wrong.

He widened his eyes, looked at Zheng Wancheng in disbelief, and said with trembling lips: "Wancheng, you...what did you say? You forgive me? How is this possible? I have done so many unforgivable things to you, how could you..." His heart was filled with shock and confusion, as if struck by thunder.

Zheng Wancheng took a deep breath and said with a firm look: "Li Yunting, the past is the past, and we should all look forward. I don't want to live in the escape and pain of the past anymore, and I also believe that you have changed. So, I choose to let go and choose to forgive." Her eyes were clear and sincere, and every word seemed to flow from the bottom of her heart.

Tears welled up in Li Yunting's eyes and rolled around in his eye sockets. He said in a hoarse voice, "Wancheng, I...I don't know what to say. I thought you would never forgive me in this life, and I thought I would never have another chance." His voice was full of gratitude and guilt, and his hands clenched and unclenched unconsciously.

Zheng Wancheng shook her head gently and said, "Life is short, why keep holding on to the past? I hope we can all start over." A faint smile appeared on her face, and that smile was as warm as a spring breeze.

Li Yunting's body was shaking slightly with excitement. He stretched out his hand to grab Zheng Wancheng, but stopped in mid-air, as if he was afraid that all this was just an illusion and would disappear once touched.

His hand paused there, trembling slightly, his eyes full of desire and hesitation.