The President's Tender Trap

Chapter 114 The misunderstanding deepens

As Uncle Li's condition worsened, Su Wan's life became increasingly hectic and stressful. Every visit to the hospital, she encountered Uncle Li's increasingly emaciated figure and wrinkled face, a heartbreaking sight. However, her emotions were complicated not only by Uncle Li's condition but also by Lu Ming's attitude.

Lu Ming noticed Su Wan's change and couldn't help but feel a strange sense of confusion. Since Uncle Li's hospitalization, Su Wan had become extremely nervous, as if every phone call and every doorbell rang like a threat. She often rushed back and forth between the hospital and home. Whenever he tried to communicate more with her, Su Wan would always say, "I need to take care of Uncle Li," and brush off his concern.

"Su Wan, you've been so busy lately, I seem to have become unimportant to you." Lu Ming finally couldn't help but express his doubts during dinner. "I know you're taking care of Uncle Li, but I hope you can tell me what you're hiding?"

Su Wan was stunned, her heart agitated. She hadn't meant to hide anything, but Uncle Li's condition had made her anxious, and she didn't want to bring this to Lu Ming. She tried to calm herself and explain, but her already distraught mind only made her more agitated.

"I'm not hiding anything!" Her voice rose slightly, her eyes flickering with anxiety. "How could you think that of me? I just wanted to take good care of Uncle Li."

Seeing Su Wan's reaction, Lu Ming's heart tightened, but he also felt a little lost. He didn't know if he had said too much, or if Su Wan really had some secret. Faced with her excitement, his mood gradually became complicated. "I'm not blaming you, I just hope you can tell me what happened. I also want to participate in your life."

"I don't need you!" Su Wan's voice rose again. As soon as she said it, she realized she had said the wrong thing. She had just wanted to vent her inner pressure, but she had unexpectedly pushed Lu Ming away. She lowered her head, her heart filled with regret.

All these arguments further strained their relationship. Lu Ming was filled with doubts. He began to wonder if Su Wan's attitude meant she was hiding something from him, if she was concealing some truth he couldn't accept. This suspicion began to shake his trust in Su Wan.

In the days that followed, every time Su Wan returned home, Lu Ming's face was filled with an indescribable sense of loss. His silence made her uneasy, yet she didn't know how to break the deadlock. An invisible barrier seemed to have formed between the two of them, making communication more difficult.

"Su Wan, are you hiding something from me?" Lu Ming couldn't help but ask again, his tone tinged with anxiety and uneasiness. "I hope you can honestly tell me what's making you so nervous."

"I really didn't! You have to believe me!" Su Wan's voice was tinged with resignation. She knew she wasn't hiding anything, but she couldn't explain the complex relationship between Uncle Li and Lu Ming's family. She was torn by conflicting emotions, wanting to protect Lu Ming but afraid to tell him the truth.

As time went on, Lu Ming's doubts grew. Whenever he saw Su Wan's anxious expression, he felt uneasy. Her behavior made him feel at a loss, as if he had become an outsider in her life.

"You're so concerned about Uncle Li's affairs, is it because there's some special relationship between you two?" Lu Ming finally expressed his doubts during an argument. This question was like a sharp knife, piercing Su Wan's heart.

"How could you think that?" Su Wan responded angrily, tears glistening in her eyes. She couldn't understand why Lu Ming would doubt her feelings for Uncle Li. To her, Uncle Li was more of a family and a responsibility than anything else.

"I'm just wondering if you are hiding something from me. Why are you always so nervous? Why don't you let me participate in your life?" Lu Ming's tone was full of helplessness. He didn't want to argue with Su Wan, but the uneasiness in his heart forced him to seek answers.

"I'm dealing with Uncle Li's affairs. Shouldn't you understand me?" There was a hint of despair in Su Wan's voice. She felt that she was misunderstood, and her inner grievances and anger were intertwined.

"I understand, but I hope you can share this with me." Lu Ming's voice was low, with a hint of loss and helplessness in his eyes.

This argument further eroded the emotional rift between them. Lacking effective communication and understanding, Lu Ming misunderstood Su Wan's behavior, and his trust began to waver. In the quiet of the night, Lu Ming would ponder what had caused this distance.

"Su Wan is so important to me, why has our relationship become so fragile?" Lu Ming tossed and turned at night, his heart filled with confusion and anxiety. He wanted to understand Su Wan's difficulties, but he felt powerless because of his doubts.

Meanwhile, Su Wan reflected on her own behavior. She knew she was overly emotionally sensitive, causing Lu Ming to feel rejected. But she couldn't completely let go of her emotions and stress; a shadow hung over her.

Amidst this misunderstanding, communication between the two became increasingly difficult. Su Wan wanted to share her feelings with Lu Ming, but whenever she saw his frustration and confusion, she felt a surge of self-blame. She feared her emotions would only further unsettle him, ultimately widening the gap between them.

As Uncle Li's condition worsens, Su Wan becomes increasingly anxious, while Lu Ming's invisible pressure also intensifies. The misunderstandings and estrangements between them are like an invisible thread, tightly binding their hearts together, making it difficult to break free.

"We need to have a good talk." Finally, on a sunny afternoon, Su Wan mustered up the courage and decided to have an in-depth communication with Lu Ming. She knew that only by facing each other's feelings honestly could they resolve the misunderstandings in their hearts.

In a quiet cafe, the two finally sat down. Su Wan's palms were sweating, and she felt uneasy, but she knew it had to be done. Lu Ming looked at her quietly, his eyes filled with concern and expectation.

"Lu Ming, I'm sorry I've made you worry," Su Wan finally spoke, her voice trembling. "I'm not hiding anything on purpose. It's just that Uncle Li's condition has left me feeling helpless, and I don't want to bring that feeling to you."

Lu Ming was slightly taken aback, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He realized that Su Wan wasn't intentionally distancing herself from him, but rather was troubled by her emotions. "I know it's difficult for you, and I hope to share this pressure with you." His tone softened, his eyes revealing understanding and concern.

"I hope you can understand me, too." Su Wan's voice gradually became firm. "I will work hard to make myself better and try not to make you worry."

During this in-depth communication, the two finally broke the barriers in their hearts, and their mutual understanding and trust gradually returned. Although Uncle Li's condition is still a problem, Su Wan and Lu Ming's relationship has become more solid despite the misunderstanding.

"Let's face it together. No matter how difficult it is, I will be by your side." Lu Ming said softly, holding Su Wan's hand and giving her firm support.