frightfiction Chapter 258 They used to be so close.
Chapter 258 They used to be so close.
Looking at the room, now quiet and deserted again, Liu Shiyin didn't feel the loneliness and sadness she used to feel. She poured out all the secrets she'd carried for years, which made her feel much lighter.
Xiaoyou's listening and comforting words made her feel accepted and cared for. This feeling was like a warm current flowing into her heart, dispelling the long-accumulated loneliness and sadness.
She began to believe that she was not alone, and that there were always people in the world who were willing to listen to her and share the joys and sorrows of life with her.
She checked the time; it was already 11 o'clock. In the quiet night, she decided to give herself a little ritual, so she walked to the corner of the room and picked up the delicate candle.
She gently placed the candle on the cake and lit it with a match. The warm flame danced in the darkness, illuminating her face and a corner of her heart.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the warmth and light from the candle. In her heart, she silently made a wish.
"I hope for a peaceful and happy future, and that Mu Chen's career will be successful and his health will be excellent."
As she gently blew out the candle, her mood became increasingly calm and peaceful.
"knock knock"
When the knock came, Liu Shiyin's first thought was Xiao You, because Xiao You had only left less than five minutes ago, and it couldn't be anyone else.
"Xiaoyou,"
As Liu Shiyin spoke, she opened the door, but when she saw who was outside, her words immediately stopped.
Standing outside the door was not Li Qingyou, but Huo Muchen.
"You...why are you here?"
Liu Shiyin broke the silence first, her voice trembling slightly, clearly not yet fully recovered from her surprise.
Huo Muchen walked straight into the room without saying a word. Liu Shiyin gently closed the door and stood quietly behind him.
She remembered the last time Huo Muchen came here. At that time, Huo Muchen was cold and terrifying. What she didn't know was how gentle and tender Huo Muchen was when he took care of her while she was sick and unconscious.
Huo Muchen saw the room's decorations and the candles on the table and instantly understood what was going on. Today was Liu Shiyin's birthday, and it was also a gathering organized by Li Qingyou and Gu Heng.
"Do you know who Mr. Gu is, the one who hired you to arrange the floral arrangements for the last opening ceremony?"
Huo Muchen suddenly turned around, looked at Liu Shiyin, and asked softly,
Liu Shiyin shook her head. Li Qingyou had indeed never mentioned President Gu's identity to her. She only knew that his surname was Gu and that he was an important figure at the opening ceremony. She looked at Huo Muchen curiously, wondering why he would suddenly bring this up.
Judging from Liu Shiyin's reaction, she truly didn't know Gu Heng, which meant that she was unaware of his identity during tonight's phone call.
"This Gu Heng, he always has a lot of crooked ideas,"
Thinking of this, Huo Muchen chuckled softly. Looking up at Liu Shiyin's blank expression, Huo Muchen felt a little embarrassed. Turning his head to see the cake on the table, he quickly said,
"Happy birthday! Let's cut the cake. We have to eat cake on our birthdays!"
Liu Shiyin didn't know why Huo Muchen was acting this way. She stared at him without moving, her eyes filled with fear and confusion.
Huo Muchen also noticed Liu Shiyin's emotions. Seeing the panic in her eyes, he couldn't help but feel frustrated.
They used to be so close. Liu Shiyin would always snuggle in his arms, acting coquettishly and laughing. Back then, she was so carefree and trusted him so much.
However, now, she sees him as if he were a stranger, even with a hint of fear, a change that Huo Muchen finds hard to accept.
He slowly walked towards Liu Shiyin and said in a gentle voice:
"Why are you so afraid of me? Am I that scary?"