Chapter 86 Considerate

At first, he just came home late and was distant with me, but later he simply stopped coming home at night.

When I asked him, he just said he was busy,

said I was being unreasonable, and complained that I was holding him back.

Lin Chen handed her a tissue, his voice low and firm:

Don't be angry, and don't wrong yourself. Take your time.

He Yun took the tissue and wiped her tears, her emotions calming down slightly, but the grievance and anger in her tone remained undiminished:

I only found out later that he was keeping a mistress outside,

she's more than a dozen years younger than me, young and pretty, and has a sweet tongue.

For the past few months, he simply hasn't come home,

he doesn't answer calls or reply to messages, and I don't even know where he is.

Saying this, her voice trembled:

The most outrageous thing is that the mistress actually called me herself,

her tone was extremely arrogant, saying I was just getting in the way,

saying I wasn't good enough for him, and even urged me to get a divorce quickly,

telling me to be sensible and not to stand in their way.

I've guarded this home for so many years, accompanied him through so much hardship,

and in the end, I've ended up like this.

He Yun covered her face, her shoulders trembling slightly, and the suppressed crying finally spilled out uncontrollably.

Sometimes I really can't understand,

what exactly did I do wrong?

Lin Chen didn't interrupt her, just sat silently opposite her, waiting until she had cried enough before speaking softly, his tone calm yet hitting the nail on the head:

You didn't do anything wrong; he is the one at fault.

He forgot his original intentions, and he doesn't know how to cherish you.

He took your years of devotion for granted,

and mistook your kindness for weakness.

He Yun raised her red-rimmed eyes, looking at Lin Chen, her eyes full of confusion:

But I'm not reconciled. I've guarded this home for so long, is it just going to fall apart like this?

I'm already this old, if I get a divorce, what should I do?

Lin Chen looked at her helpless expression, his heart softened. His tone carried a hint of guidance, but no pressure at all:

What good does being unwilling do?

If you wrong yourself and wear yourself out like this, will he turn back?

No.

He will only think you can't live without him and become even more unscrupulous.

Perhaps divorce isn't a bad thing.

He leaned forward slightly, looking at her with a firm gaze,

Once divorced, you won't need to worry about him anymore,

won't need to read his moods, and won't need to guard an empty home, sad and alone.

You can be yourself again, free and easy.

Eat whatever you want, go wherever you want, and stop accommodating anyone.

Besides, you're so beautiful. I just happen to like such a beautiful big sister like you.

He Yun was stunned, the confusion in her eyes gradually replaced by a touch of emotion.

For so long, everyone had advised her to endure, to compromise for the sake of the family. No one had ever told her that she could choose to let go, that she could live for herself for once.

And hearing Lin Chen's words, "You're very beautiful, I like you too," brought a different kind of emotion and conflict.

But...

she was still hesitant, her voice soft,

I haven't lived for myself for a long time.

I don't know if I can still find my own happiness.

Lin Chen smiled, a clean and warm smile, like a ray of light shining into the depths of He Yun's dark heart:

Why not?

You are gentle, kind, and capable.

It's just that for so many years, you've put all your energy into him and the family, forgetting how wonderful you are.

Once divorced, you'll have enough time to meet better people, to seek the love that truly belongs to you.

The kind of love where you are cherished, valued, and held in the palm of someone's hand.

His words, every single one, fell into the depths of He Yun's heart.

She looked at Lin Chen, at the sincerity and tenderness in his eyes, at his patient way of listening, and suddenly felt that this man before her was truly different from her husband.

He was handsome, gentle, and considerate.

More importantly, he understood her grievances, cherished her hardships, and respected her feelings.

The grievance and anger she felt downstairs had gradually dissipated, replaced by a strange fluttering in her heart.

Her cheeks flushed quietly again. This time, it wasn't out of shyness, but because of a heart-throb.

She hurriedly averted her gaze, pretending to look out the window, but her heartbeat grew faster and faster, her mind filled with Lin Chen's figure and the words he had spoken.

He's right.

Why can't I live for myself for once?

He Yun thought silently to herself,

The fear of divorce gradually lessened, replaced by a hint of anticipation.

And within this anticipation, it seemed mixed with affection for Lin Chen. Little by little, it began to spread in her heart.

Just then, the Waiter walked over with the steaks, breaking the atmosphere between them.

Lin Chen skillfully cut the steak for He Yun and pushed it in front of her. His tone was natural:

Try it. The black pepper steak here is quite good.

I hope it's to your taste.

Pick-up strategy: Actually, this was Lin Chen's first time here too, but when you talk, you have to praise things to demonstrate your consideration.

He Yun looked up, watched his gentle movements, a warmth rising in her eyes, and nodded gently:

Thank you, Lin Chen.

She picked up her fork, speared a small piece of steak, and put it in her mouth. The rich black pepper flavor spread on her tongue, but she didn't really taste it. Her heart and eyes were entirely filled with this gentle and considerate man before her.

Lin Chen looked at her gradually relaxing features, a smile growing in his eyes. He picked up his own fork and began to eat slowly.

The atmosphere in the booth gradually became relaxed. Occasional casual chat carried a hint of imperceptible ambiguity.

While eating, He Yun secretly peeked at Lin Chen, her affection growing stronger. She even began to secretly fantasize.

If I really get a divorce, how wonderful it would be to be with a man like this.

But she also felt a bit inferior, thinking she wasn't good enough for him.

I'm a woman about to get a divorce,

and I'm probably much older than Lin Chen.

At this moment, her brain slowly began to fall into self-hypnosis.

The age gap is a bit large, but didn't he just say he likes big sisters, and likes someone like me?

That means I am attractive in his eyes.

Yes, that's it.

Age isn't a problem.

Or maybe there's another way.

I'm already a wounded person, do I still care about marriage?

As long as he treats me well and gives me warmth, loving without marriage is fine!

Yes, loving without marriage is also okay.

I'm so much older than him, marriage isn't realistic.

What I want is the affection, not to trap him.

The self-hypnosis went deeper and deeper.

Yes, that's right, I want to let him see my highlights.

Attract him!

Yes, I want to find the love I like. Even if it's revenge, it's also about finding myself.

Highlights!

My highlights are...

He Yun lowered her head to look at herself.

Two points.