A Woman's Tear

[ R18 - No Rape ] MAFIA ROMANCE - HOU XIRAN'S STORY

Hou Xiran fell in love with Gu Zhiyan since they were in high school. Despite his wealth, he was humble and respected by all. Using the help of her family, she pursued marriage with Gu Zhiyan. After all, don't some arrange marriages have a happy ending?

However, it seemed that Hou Xiran's fate was one of those failed marriages. Gu Zhiyan was often absent and there was almost no meaningful connection that formed between them despite her efforts. Gu Zhiyan performed marital duties, but perhaps that too was only sustained by obligation and pity.

Upon discovering her husband's intentions to divorce, Hou Xiran felt as though a large part of herself had hollowed out. After much contemplation and tearful nights, she resolved to release Gu Zhiyan and initiated divorce proceedings, choosing not to disclose her pregnancy. She departed the country, disappearing from the social sphere entirely.

Fast forward five years, their son was now four years old and bore a striking resemblance to Hou Xiran's youthful, bubbly personality. Through her son, Hou Xiran began to rediscover her old self.

However, one unexpected day, both Hou Xiran and her son were kidnapped by unknown people.

"The golden boy hid his family well, huh?" the kidnapper remarked, pointing a gun at Hou Xiran's head. "No hard feelings. I'm just doing my job."

Holding her son tightly, Hou Xiran closed her eyes, expecting the worst. In a second, gunshots rang out, filling the air with deafening noise.

However, the bullets weren't aimed at them.

"Xiran!" Gu Zhiyan's voice echoed with panic, his eyes wide with terror, sweat glistening on his forehead as he clutched a gun. When his gaze fell upon Hou Xiran and their son, a fleeting expression of relief and tenderness flickered across his features.

Hou Xiran stared at him in disbelief. "Gu Zhiyan... who are you?" she whispered.

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Official entry to Cupid's Quill March: Getting Back Together. I'll appreciate your support!