The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 67 A Peaceful Beginning

The mysterious package was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on my heart. The man in the photo and the blood-red words replayed in my mind over and over again. I tightly grasped the photo, my fingertips turned white, but I could not feel any warmth. Fear entangled me like a vine, almost swallowing me.

"What's wrong?" Zhong Yuxuan noticed that something was wrong with me and asked worriedly.

I suppressed the turmoil in my heart and hid the photos and the package behind me. "Nothing, I just remembered something."

I didn't dare tell him about the photo. I was afraid that he would misunderstand, that he would worry, and even more afraid that all this would destroy the peace that we had worked so hard to establish between us.

Zhong Yuxuan didn't ask any more questions, but just gently held me in his arms, "Don't be afraid, everything is over."

His embrace was as warm as ever, with a reassuring power. I buried my head in his chest, trying to calm my frantic heartbeat.

I knew I couldn't let fear defeat me, I had to face it bravely. I took a deep breath, put the photo out of my mind for a while, and cheered myself up.

The next day, I returned to the company as scheduled. The familiar environment and friendly colleagues gradually made me put down my anxiety. I devoted myself to work and used busyness to drive away those terrible thoughts. My professional ability and tenacity were gradually recognized and respected by my colleagues.

After get off work, Zhong Yuxuan would always show up downstairs of the company on time to pick me up. Along the way, he would share with me his experiences of the day, and occasionally act coquettishly with me to make me happy. His company was like a ray of sunshine, warming me and dispelling the haze in my heart.

As the days passed, I gradually adapted to this peaceful and fulfilling life. I still didn't tell anyone about the photo, but I was no longer as scared as I was at the beginning. I believe that the truth will come out one day, and before that, all I have to do is to make myself stronger, enough to face all the storms.

However, I know that beneath the calm surface, there are often bigger waves hidden...

Soft lights sprinkled in the living room, reflecting the table full of delicious food and laughter. Qin Xue prepared this small celebration party for me to celebrate my return to a peaceful life and my courageous step towards a new life.

"Luo Xue, come on, let's drink this!" Qin Xue raised her glass of champagne, her eyes sparkling with joy, "For your new life, and for our everlasting friendship!"

I raised my glass and clinked it with hers. The sweet taste of champagne filled my mouth, but it couldn't dilute the lingering bitterness in my heart. I tried to raise the corners of my mouth and reveal a sincere smile.

"Thank you, Xueer, thank you for always being with me." I am sincerely grateful that Qin Xue has been encouraging and supporting me during this period, which prevented me from getting lost in fear.

"What nonsense are you talking about? We are best friends!" Qin Xue took my arm affectionately, "Okay, no more sentimentality. Today is your home court, enjoy it!"

Surrounded by friends, I temporarily forgot about the unpleasant things and enjoyed this rare relaxation and happiness. However, every time when it was late at night, the memories that I had deliberately suppressed would come flooding back like a tide. The pair of sinister eyes in the photo seemed to be staring at me in the dark, making it impossible for me to sleep.

I knew I couldn't keep running away, I had to find a solution. By chance, I saw a poster for a mental health lecture on "How to Face Past Trauma". I signed up for it, maybe I could find the answer here.

The lecture was held in a quiet cafe, with soft music and a light aroma of coffee, creating a relaxing atmosphere. I sat in a corner and listened carefully to the psychologist's explanation.

“When facing past traumas, escape will not solve the problem. Only by facing it bravely can you truly let it go.” The psychologist’s words were like a flash of lightning, cutting through the haze in my heart.

I began to reflect on my experiences during this period of time, and I realized that I had been living under the shadow of fear. What I was afraid of was not those unknown threats, but the weakness and helplessness deep in my heart.

After the lecture, an unprecedented power surged up from deep within me. I decided not to escape anymore. I would face everything bravely and make myself stronger!

Walking out of the cafe, the afterglow of the setting sun fell on me, as if I was covered with a layer of golden armor. I took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air, and my heart was filled with hope.

Maybe it's time to start trying something new, such as painting, cooking, traveling... I want to fill my life with new experiences and welcome a better future.

As the sun sets and the last ray of light in the sky gradually disappears, I walk on the way home, feeling an unprecedented sense of relief. After that psychology lecture, I decided not to escape anymore, but to take control of my own life.

The next day, I signed up for a watercolor painting class. I remember that when I was a kid, I loved to paint, but later I gave up for various reasons. Now, picking up the brush again, I am full of anticipation and excitement. Mixing colors, outlining, blending... I am immersed in the world of colors, and the haze that once troubled me seems to gradually dissipate with the colorful paint.

In addition to painting, I also started to try cooking. In the past, I had always lived a life of luxury and never thought about cooking by myself. But with Qin Xue's encouragement, I began to try to learn some simple dishes. From the most basic knife skills to slowly trying different combinations of ingredients, I gradually realized the joy of cooking. Whenever I look at the food I made by myself, I feel full of a sense of accomplishment.

Of course, during this period of rediscovering myself, Zhong Yuxuan has always been by my side, encouraging and supporting me. On weekends, he would accompany me to the suburbs to sketch, or work with me to research new recipes. We planned the future together, talked about places to go, and imagined our future family life.

"Luo Xue, when we're done with this busy period, let's go on a trip to Europe. You said you wanted to see the sea of ​​lavender in Provence." Zhong Yuxuan said to me excitedly while flipping through a travel magazine.

I smiled and nodded, "Sure, I also want to go to Italy to eat authentic pizza and pasta!"

"No problem, I'll satisfy you." Zhong Yuxuan scratched my nose lovingly, "When we come back from our trip, we'll start preparing for the wedding. I want to give you an unforgettable wedding."

A sweet warmth welled up in my heart, but at the same time, a slight worry flashed through my mind. The wedding... that meant I had to face my family again, and face those who had hurt me.

As if noticing my change of mood, Zhong Yuxuan gently held my hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. You just need to remember that I will always be by your side."

I looked up and saw Zhong Yuxuan's determined eyes. The uneasiness in my heart gradually dissipated. Perhaps it was time to try to repair those broken family ties...

European travel, Italian food, and the grand wedding that Zhong Yuxuan promised, these beautiful pictures, like the morning sun, illuminated my originally gloomy life. I began to look forward to the future, and to walking through every day of the future hand in hand with Zhong Yuxuan.

However, whenever I imagine the wedding scene, the tight string in my heart still trembles slightly. Those memories that have been deliberately ignored, like ghosts hiding in the dark, come out from time to time to disturb my peace.

"What are you worried about?" Zhong Yuxuan keenly noticed my uneasiness. He put down the magazine in his hand and gently hugged me in his arms.

I hesitated for a moment, but decided to confess to him: "I...I'm a little scared to face my family."

"Are you scared? Is it because of what happened before?" Zhong Yuxuan's voice was very gentle, as if he was comforting a frightened deer.

I nodded, buried my head in his chest, and whispered, "I'm afraid they will hurt me again, and I'm also afraid... afraid that I won't be able to control my emotions."

"Silly, it's all over. You are no longer alone. I will always be by your side." Zhong Yuxuan gently stroked my hair, his tone firm but gentle, "Besides, I believe that time can heal everything. You can also try to forgive them and let yourself go."

Zhong Yuxuan's words were like a tranquilizer, slowly calming my inner anxiety. Yes, I am no longer alone, I have Zhong Yuxuan and Qin Xue, they will always be with me.

With Zhong Yuxuan's encouragement, I began to try to reestablish contact with my family. I would occasionally call them to say hello and send them gifts during festivals. Although the response from the other end of the phone was always indifferent, I could feel that they were also trying to slowly accept me.

In order to help me get rid of the shadow of the past, Qin Xue also introduced a psychological counselor to me. The counselor was a kind and amiable middle-aged lady who listened to my story patiently and used her professional knowledge to guide me to untie the knot step by step.

With psychological counseling and the company of Zhong Yuxuan, I feel like a sprout breaking through the soil. Although I have experienced the baptism of wind and rain, I am still full of desire for sunshine and rain.

However, just when everything seemed to be on track, I received an anonymous letter...

An anonymous letter? Who would send me an anonymous letter at this time? My heart sank suddenly, and a sense of foreboding came over me.

He opened the envelope with trembling hands, and a thin piece of letter paper slipped out. There were crooked handwriting on it, as if it was written deliberately with his left hand.

"Li Luoxue, I know all your secrets, including the truth you have always wanted to hide..."

These two short sentences were like a sharp knife that stabbed into my heart. I felt dizzy and my breathing became rapid.

What secret? What truth? I tried desperately to recall, but my mind was blank. Could it be that I had forgotten something?

I fell weakly on the sofa, the letter slipped from my hands and fell to the floor, like a black butterfly flapping its restless wings.

"What's wrong, Luo Xue?" Zhong Yuxuan noticed that something was wrong with me, put down the documents in his hand and asked with concern.

I opened my mouth, but I didn't know how to speak. The fear that I had almost forgotten came over me again, suffocating me.

"Did something happen?" Zhong Yuxuan walked to my side, gently hugged me in his arms, and asked in a low voice.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. I couldn't hide from it anymore. I had to face it.

"I...I received an anonymous letter." I handed the letter to Zhong Yuxuan, "I don't know who sent it, and I don't know what it says."

Zhong Yuxuan took the letter, read it carefully, and his brows gradually frowned.

"Don't worry, I'll check it out." He put the letter aside and said firmly.

"But..." I wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Qin Xue.

"Okay, Luo Xue, don't let your imagination run wild. Yu Xuan is here for everything!" Qin Xue held my hand and comforted me, "Maybe it was just a prank by some bored person."

Although Qin Xue's words comforted me a little, the uneasiness in my heart did not disappear.

Who is the person who wrote the letter? Why did he (she) do this? Is there really some secret hidden in my past?

These questions were like a tangled mess, entangled in my heart, making it difficult for me to breathe. I realized that this matter was not as simple as I thought, and what was waiting for me might be a bigger storm...