The Heartless Lover

Eight years later, they meet again. The poor boy from back then is now the untouchable heir to a wealthy family, while she has fallen to rock bottom. In the cold wind of the night, he pinned her in the shadows beneath a tree. “Do you still want me?” She gave him a cool smile. “No.” Later… He chased after her, pleading, “Just look back at me once. Even half a glance would be enough.” She sneered and shot him a sidelong look. “I can’t. I’m married.” Their son was gravely ill, clinging to life. At last, she confessed, “He’s yours. Come see him one last time.” He went mad, pounding his chest and screaming hoarsely, “Why did you only tell me now that Guanguan is my child?” To atone, he knelt as blood and tears fell to the ground. “I’ll give my life to save our child. You mustn’t take your own life…” After enduring countless hardships, she had become clear-eyed and pragmatic… Those in power don’t bow their heads for love. Only power can make them do that, or the bonds of blood and family…