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Chen Chen noticed the change in Lin Muxi's emotions and followed her gaze to the phone screen.

The moment he saw the name "Su Ran," his arm around Lin Muxi tightened unconsciously, and his brows furrowed slightly.

But she quickly regained her composure and asked softly:

Should I answer it?

Lin Muxi gently bit her lower lip. After thinking for a moment, she decided to answer the phone. She didn't want to leave Su Ran any room for misunderstanding.

As soon as the call connected, Su Ran's voice came through the receiver:

"Xiaoxi, I'm really sorry to bother you so late. But there are some things I feel I should make clear to you."

Lin Muxi responded coldly:
“Mr. Su, I have already made myself very clear. I hope you will not call me again in the future.”

Su Ran on the other end of the phone didn't seem discouraged by Lin Muxi's cold attitude; he continued slowly:
“Xiaoxi, I know you harbor resentment towards me, but I want to share some things from the past with you today. Perhaps after hearing them, your opinion of me will change.”

I still remember how you cried so hard when you got lost in the park that year, your little hands clutching my clothes tightly. I can never forget how helpless you looked.

Since then, I've been quietly watching over you, and I'm aware of every stage of your growth. Preparing that villa for you was simply my way of presenting you with the home of your dreams.

Lin Muxi listened to Su Ran's story, her heart stirred, but her expression remained indifferent:

"Mr. Su, I really don't remember much about the past. Even if what you're saying is true, it only represents the past."

I now have my own life and someone I love deeply. I hope you can respect my choice and stop bothering me.

As she spoke, Lin Muxi unconsciously moved closer to Chen Chen, seeking a sense of reassurance.

Chen Chen sensed Lin Muxi's movement and gently patted her shoulder, offering her silent support.

On the other end of the phone, Su Ran fell into a long silence.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice tinged with helplessness and desolation:

"Xiaoxi, I will respect your decision. But you should know that no matter what, I sincerely hope that you can be happy."

If one day he treats you badly, I will not hesitate to become the person you can rely on.

Upon hearing these words, Chen Chen felt a surge of jealousy that he could no longer suppress.

He reached out and took the phone from Lin Muxi's hand, then spoke into the receiver with a firm and confident tone:
"Mr. Su, you can rest assured that this situation will never happen, and you will never have such an opportunity."

Hearing Chen Chen's voice coming from the phone receiver, Su Ran didn't seem surprised.

He stood on the other end of the phone, his eyes slightly narrowed, his delicate eyebrows raised slightly, and he spoke slowly with a hint of composure and arrogance in his voice:

"Very good. Only with such spirit can one barely be qualified to be my opponent, Su Ran."

On the other end of the phone, Chen Chen was about to explode when Lin Muxi reached for the phone and coldly spoke into the receiver:

"Mr. Su, if there's nothing else urgent, we'll take a rest now."

Su Ran chuckled softly, the sound carrying a distinct, almost imperceptible bitterness through the electrical current:

"Okay, you guys rest now. Xiaoxi, I hope you can really get what you want and find your own happiness."

After I finished speaking, a busy tone came from the other end of the phone.

Lin Muxi put down the phone, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and let out a soft sigh of relief. Then, she turned her head slightly, her gaze gentle yet slightly teasing, and looked at Chen Chen beside her. A slight smile played on her lips as she softly asked:
"What's wrong? Are you jealous?"

Chen Chen felt a little uncomfortable, awkwardly turning his face to the side and replying with feigned composure:
"No."

Seeing his expression, Lin Muxi's smile deepened. She reached out and gently turned Chen Chen's face, playfully scolding him:

"They won't even look at me, yet they stubbornly insist they're not angry."

Chen Chen's thoughts were exposed, and he remained silent for a while without saying anything.

Seeing that he remained silent, Lin Muxi leaned closer to him, her eyes filled with deep affection and determination, and said softly:
"Okay, don't be angry. Don't you understand how I feel? In this life, you're the only one I've ever loved."

Chen Chen was slightly moved, a barely perceptible hint of emotion flashing in his eyes, and slowly turned his head to meet Lin Muxi's gaze.

Looking at the woman before him, whom he cherished so deeply, the pent-up frustration in his heart gradually dissipated.

"I just... I just don't want you to have any more involvement with him."

Chen Chen's voice was low and tinged with worry, as if the thought of Su Ran was like a thorn stuck in his heart.

Lin Muxi leaned gently on Chen Chen's shoulder and said softly:
"I know, and I don't want to have anything to do with the past anymore. No one can replace you in my heart. Su Ran is just a thing of the past, but you are my future."

Chen Chen gently put his arm around Lin Muxi's shoulder, his fingers unconsciously stroking her hair, feeling the soft touch from his fingertips, and his heart was filled with peace.

"Actually, I understand, but when I think about his feelings for you, I can't help it..."

Chen Chen hesitated, then buried his head in Lin Muxi's hair, taking a deep breath as if trying to draw more warmth and reassurance from her.

Lin Muxi raised her head and gently placed a kiss on Chen Chen's cheek, as light as a feather's touch, yet filled with endless tenderness:
"I won't let you worry like that anymore. Let's live our lives happily, okay?"

Chen Chen nodded slightly, his eyes filled with love and determination: "Okay, let's be together."

The atmosphere was just right when Lin Muxi suddenly said:

"wait for me a while."

Chen Chen's outstretched hand fell into mid-air, and Lin Muxi had already left the sofa.

Watching someone's departing figure, Chen Chen smiled helplessly.

Chen Chen waited quietly for a while, but Lin Muxi never returned.

Just as Chen Chen was about to get up to look for her, his phone rang in his pocket.

He took out his phone and saw that the screen displayed a message from Lin Muxi.

Looking at his phone screen, Chen Chen couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"This girl, even though we live in the same house, she still insists on sending messages. I wonder what she's up to?"

Chen Chen opened the message with a lot of doubts, and what he saw was a witty remark from Lin Muxi:

[Don't come any closer yet. Wait for me to call you before you come in. There's a surprise waiting for you!]

Chen Chen chuckled and shook his head helplessly, but his eyes were full of doting affection.

"Alright, I'll see what surprise you have in store for me." (End of Chapter)