kingnovel Chapter 1452 Lin Shen Jian Yu: The Secret in the Study
Chapter 1452 Lin Shen Jian Yu: The Secret in the Study
Her fingertips continued to search through the photos, and when a slightly worn photo came into view, her body trembled violently, and tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably.
It was a photo taken on a paddy field ridge. In the photo, she was squatting by the ridge, hugging her knees, her shoulders trembling slightly, her face streaked with tears, her eyes filled with helplessness and fear. The moment she saw this photo, that experience, long buried deep in her memory, that still haunted her to this day, instantly and clearly resurfaced in her mind...
Several years ago, she received a legal aid case. The client was a woman in a remote rural area who was suffering from domestic violence. Because the address was too remote and the transportation was inconvenient, she hesitated for a long time. But when she thought of the helpless look in the client's eyes, she finally gritted her teeth and decided to go there in person.
As her destination became more and more remote, the highway turned into a dirt road, and the surrounding scenery became more and more desolate. She began to feel uneasy and had some regrets.
Upon arriving in the village, she discovered that the situation was far worse than she had imagined. Most of the men in the village were bachelors, and when they saw her, a young outsider, their eyes were like those of hungry wolves, greedy and fierce, brazenly ogling her, making her extremely uncomfortable and wanting nothing more than to leave immediately.
But as soon as she arrived at her client's house, before she could even gather any information, she was stopped by several bachelors from the village. They spoke lewdly and even physically assaulted her. She was both frightened and angry, and wanted to fight back, but she was outnumbered and could only desperately protect herself.
At that moment, she truly believed she was going to die in that remote little village. In her despair, a loud bang came from somewhere, attracting the attention of the bachelors. She seized the opportunity to break free from their restraints and stumbled out of the village, running wildly until she saw the rural highway in the distance. Only then did she dare to stop, squat down by the edge of the field, and burst into tears.
She always thought that she was lucky to escape unharmed, that it was a blessing from heaven, but she never expected that it was not luck at all, but that Lin Junze saved her!
In the background of the photo, a blurry figure can be vaguely seen in the distance. Although the face is not clear, Wang Yuran is absolutely certain that it is Lin Junze.
He was there, silently protecting her when she was most helpless and desperate, helping her out of her predicament, but then choosing not to show himself, making her think it was all a coincidence.
“Fool…” Wang Yuran choked back tears, her voice hoarse and broken, as tears streamed down her face, soaking the edges of the photograph. She couldn’t understand why Lin Junze hadn’t shown up back then.
Why did he silently protect her, letting her bear so much fear and injustice alone? But even more so, there was an indescribable feeling of gratitude and heartache. It turns out that, in the years she was unaware, this man had been sheltering her from the storms of life and dispelling her darkness in his own way...
She continued looking through the remaining photos, and the more she looked, the more shocked she became. One photo showed her being surrounded by emotionally charged family members of a patient during a medical dispute. In the photo, she was surrounded, her face pale, but she still stood tall and argued her case.
In the corner of the photo, a man in a black coat can be seen approaching step by step, his cold gaze fixed on those who were attacking her. He exudes a powerful aura and an undeniable sense of intimidation. It's likely that her successful escape that time was inseparable from his covert protection.
It turned out he had saved her more than once. What she perceived as "luck," what she thought were "coincidences," were all his meticulous protection. Over the years, though they hadn't seen each other, they had never truly been apart. He had always been by her side, watching her every move, feeling her exhaustion and grievances, protecting her safety and dignity...
The sunlight in the study was still bright, streaming through the blinds onto the carpet and making the photos even clearer. But Wang Yuran's heart had long since shifted from its initial tranquility and warmth to a turbulent turmoil. She crouched on the carpet, clutching the photos tightly in her hands, her shoulders trembling slightly from suppressed sobs.
It turns out that Lin Junze's words that day were not a momentary impulse or a hasty decision, but rather the culmination of years of deep affection and unwavering devotion. His desire to marry her and to protect her legitimately was not just talk; he had already put it into practice countless times.
She finally understood why Lin Junze would report every little detail of his daily life to her, why he was so eager to integrate her into his life, and why he was so eager to give her a home.
Because he was afraid—afraid of losing contact with her again, afraid that she would have to face those storms alone again, afraid that she would suffer even the slightest injustice. This deep affection was so heavy that she could hardly bear it, yet so warm that she felt a deep longing in her heart.
Wang Yuran slowly stood up, carefully picking up the scattered photos one by one, gently patting off the dust, and putting them back into the file bag. She walked to the window, looking at the bright sunshine outside and the lush trees in the neighborhood. Her tears gradually stopped, but her eyes were still red.
She took out her phone, her fingers trembling as she dialed Lin Junze's number.
The moment the call connected, Lin Junze's gentle voice came through the receiver: "Yu Ran? Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Do you miss me?" His tone carried a hint of teasing, as well as a subtle hint of expectation.
Wang Yuran took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. Her voice was still a little hoarse, but unusually firm: "Lin Junze, when are you coming back?"
Lin Junze on the other end of the line was taken aback for a moment, seemingly not expecting her to ask that question, then smiled and said, "Three more days, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Wang Yuran's lips curled up slightly, her eyes glistening with tears, yet filled with tenderness. "I'll wait for you to come back; I have something I want to tell you."
She wanted to tell him that she had seen those photos, and that she had witnessed his years of silent devotion. She wanted to tell him that she was willing to give him a chance, willing to try and build a future together. She wanted to tell him that marriage might truly be a good choice.
The sunlight in the study was still warm, and the air was filled with the faint scent of books and the aroma of time. Wang Yuran leaned against the window, holding her phone, listening to Lin Junze's gentle words through the receiver, her heart filled with peace and determination.
Those lonely years are over; from now on, she is no longer alone. And the secret Lin Junze hid in his study became the deepest bond between them, tightly connecting them, making them inseparable forever...