Zhan Mohan had his sights set on Song Yifan. According to his investigations, Song Yifan had booked a flight for that day, and it was for two tickets.
He had reason to believe Song Yifan would leave with Wei Yumeng.
Although he was convinced Wei Yumeng had been coerced, he couldn't rule out other possibilities.
Regardless of the outcome, he had to confirm the situation with Wei Yumeng personally.
"Mr. Zhan, Song Yifan has appeared."
A bodyguard's voice came through the walkie-talkie. The airport was already swarming with people from Zhan's group.
"Mr. Zhan, Song Yifan is alone. We haven't seen Mrs. Zhan."
Just as Zhan Mohan heard the report, he saw Song Yifan approaching alone. Indeed, Wei Yumeng was nowhere in sight.
But Song Yifan had booked two tickets. Could it be that Song Yifan had discovered their plan and was going alone?
It wasn't an impossible scenario. Only Song Yifan knew the truth.
"Stop!"
As Song Yifan walked forward, he heard someone call out to him. He turned and saw Zhan Mohan.
"Mr. Zhan, what do you want with me?"
"Don't play any tricks on me. Tell me, where have you hidden Yumeng?"
"I can only apologize for that. To tell you the truth, I originally planned to live abroad with Yumeng. I never expected that for your sake, she would rather commit suicide by poisoning herself."
Song Yifan sneered, his tone laced with mockery. "I really don't know what's so good about someone like you. In the past, Yumeng and I were a perfect match. You are nothing!"
Zhan Mohan stood frozen, Wei Yumeng? Suicide?
"Don't think you can trick me like this!" Zhan Mohan said, but his face had turned pale, and worry and fear were etched on his features.
Song Yifan simply replied, "I'm not lying to you. If you go back now, you might still make it to her funeral. I've already sent her body back. Even before she died, she told me to hand her over to you."
As Song Yifan finished speaking, Zhan Mohan received a call from Fang Xun.
"Mr. Zhan, Mrs. Zhan... Mrs. Zhan is back, but... but..." Fang Xun's voice was erratic, clearly on the verge of tears.
Zhan Mohan's heart sank. Could Wei Yumeng really be...?
"You bastard!" Zhan Mohan lunged forward and punched Song Yifan. "How could you do this to her? How could you just watch her drink the poison!"
"I didn't know... she could love you so much, love you enough to die for you," Song Yifan said without retaliating, a bitter smile on his face. "Zhan Mohan, I truly envy you. You have a wife who loves you like that. You can be with the one you love, but what about me? I did so much, only to end up with this?
Do you think I'm not in pain? Do you know how I've spent all these years?"
Perhaps because they were both caught in the pain of losing their loved ones, feeling each other's suffering, Zhan Mohan loosened his grip on Song Yifan's collar.
Ultimately, there was no difference between them now. The people they loved had left them, leaving them only with their respective grief.
"I'm leaving. I think I'll need a lot of time to process this,"
Song Yifan said, straightening his clothes, and walked dejectedly into the airport.
Zhan Mohan did not stop him. He stood there for a long time before rushing to his car to head home.
At least, he could still send Wei Yumeng off and see her one last time.
As soon as he reached his doorstep, he heard the sound of two children crying.
"Mommy! Mommy!" Zhan Shiqing clung to Wei Yumeng, unwilling to leave. "Brother, you said Mommy would wake up, right?"
But Zhan Jinzhi only wiped away tears in silence, saying nothing.
Fang Xun beside them was also not in good shape; the tear tracks on his face said it all.
"Mr. Zhan, you're finally back. Mrs. Zhan she..."
Zhan Mohan didn't respond to Fang Xun. He walked towards Wei Yumeng.
He never expected his and Wei Yumeng's story to end like this. And it was all his fault... he hadn't protected the person he loved most.
"Yumeng, I'm sorry..."
Zhan Mohan reached out and took Wei Yumeng's hand, placing it over his heart, just like countless times before, telling Wei Yumeng that she was the one he loved most...
Wei Yumeng felt a discomfort in her body, unable to move no matter what.
She could hear the children's voices, and Zhan Mohan's voice.
Had she really died, and was her soul hearing these things?
She desperately wanted to tell them not to be sad, that it was her choice.
Even though her choice had failed and led to this outcome, she had ultimately fought for her own happiness, and she had no regrets.
"Mohan..."
She struggled to speak, hoping to convey her unchanging love to Zhan Mohan...
This action, however, startled Zhan Mohan, the children, and Fang Xun.
"Mrs. Zhan?" Fang Xun asked, still disbelievingly.
"Mommy, Mommy!" Zhan Shiqing's cry grew more urgent. Hearing Wei Yumeng speak, was it a dream?
Zhan Mohan's gaze was a mix of surprise and anxiety. He leaned closer to Wei Yumeng and whispered, "Yumeng, I'm here. Open your eyes and look at me."
This familiar voice finally gave Wei Yumeng a sliver of strength. She opened her eyes and saw everyone.
She could hardly believe it. She reached out to touch Zhan Mohan's cheek. It was warm. She wasn't dreaming.
"Mohan, I'm really back?"
Zhan Mohan was filled with joy. "Yes, you're back. You've returned to my side again."
"Mommy!" The two children also threw themselves into Wei Yumeng's arms.
Holding her children, Wei Yumeng felt as if a lifetime had passed. She had clearly been poisoned and died, but why...?
At that moment, she felt something in her pocket.
She reached in and pulled out a letter. It was from Song Yifan.
"Yumeng, I'm leaving and will never bother you again. This time I lost. I lost to your love. I never expected you would choose death for him.
I'm sorry for everything I did to you. I hope you'll forget about me, the one who would do anything to have you. But don't worry, that medicine wasn't poison, just a regular sleeping pill.
One last thing, please tell Zhan Mohan that I've handed over the woman I love most to him, and tell him not to let you down, or I'll reappear anytime to take you away."
Reading this, Wei Yumeng was at a loss for words.
She was relieved that Song Yifan had found peace and let go, and thankful for her own choice.
However, this incident had also made her realize once again the depth of her resolve regarding her marriage with Zhan Mohan.
"Mohan, we won't encounter any more trouble in the future, and we can live happily ever after, right?"
Zhan Mohan nodded affirmatively. "Yes, of course. I won't let anything like this happen again."
"Mommy, and us," Zhan Shiqing said, holding Zhan Jinzhi's hand. "Brother and I won't let Mommy be in danger again!"
Wei Yumeng hugged her children tightly, and they were then enveloped in Zhan Mohan's embrace.
For her, this was the best possible outcome.
They would definitely be happy forever, wouldn't they?