To save her twin sons, who were in her ex-husband’s custody and being abused by his mistress, Zhan Zhenzhen was left with no choice but to “force” Wang Peihan, her “uncle,” who was 23 years older than her, into marrying her. He protected her with the gentleness of an elder, while the dependence she felt concealed an uncontrollable
stirring of the heart. As time passed, the two hovered at the edge of their feelings, wrapping their deep
love in the quiet companionship of everyday life. Every time their eyes met, it was
a gentle echo of emotions they had kept restrained for half their lives.
This story came to me in a dream. After reading so many love stories full of twists and turns, I wanted to write something simple and peaceful. There wouldn’t be so many “villains” or misunderstandings, just two people living together and supporting each other.
