Genius Doctor: Black Belly Miss Chapter 3116 - Iron Blood Empress

Jun Wu Xie froze for an instant, and upon seeing Qu Ling Yue's eyes brimming with tears, she was reminded of that pure and innocent gaze from days gone by.

Jun Wu Xie rose to her feet, reached out her arms, and silently pulled Qu Ling Yue into an embrace.

It was the very first time she held the woman once regarded as her wife.

Jun Wu Xie sensed that she hadn't altered one bit; her slender body still felt so fragile in her arms.

Beneath the veil of resolve and firmness lingered that same timid young girl.

The change lay in...

That young girl now harbored her own convictions, and those very convictions had forged her strength.

Qu Ling Yue shut her eyes, relishing the cozy warmth of Jun Wu Xie's hug, yearning for it to endure even as she knew it could never be hers.

“Wu Xie, thank you.”

That tender expression of gratitude flowed directly from the depths of her soul.

“I don’t regret falling in love with you. You were better than anyone else.”

In that instant, years of suppressed affection surged out, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

Jun Wu Xie simply held her in silence, fully aware of the emotions in her heart yet unable to return them.

She had once vowed to be Qu Ling Yue’s strongest guardian and pillar of strength, but she couldn’t grant the deepest desire of her heart.

Moonlight bathed everything in hushed stillness.

Lei Chen lingered in the garden's shadowy corner, baffled by the scene unfolding before him, uncertain of the feelings churning within.

After a brief silence, Qu Ling Yue eased back from Jun Wu Xie, stood up, and brushed away her tears. Though her eyes still glistened with tears, a dazzling smile graced her lips.

“I’m about to embark on a new life and won’t let the past drag me down. I’ve repaid your kindness and safeguarded what you entrusted to me. We’re even.” Qu Ling Yue declared with a smile that rang true, if not for the quiver in her voice.

Jun Wu Xie gave a faint nod. A pang of guilt toward Qu Ling Yue tugged at her, and she would never hold back anything Qu Ling Yue might request.

Whatever path Qu Ling Yue chose moving forward, Jun Wu Xie would quietly stand by her side.

Qu Ling Yue’s smile shone even brighter as she stepped closer and pressed a feather-light kiss to Jun Wu Xie’s cheek.

So light...

It was like a soft breeze brushing against her skin.

“Really even.” Qu Ling Yue gazed intently at Jun Wu Xie.

Without pausing for a response, Qu Ling Yue turned and began walking away.

Jun Wu Xie felt a swirl of confusion but remained rooted in place.

At the garden entrance, Qu Ling Yue noticed the man who had been waiting for her.

Lei Chen startled, embarrassment flooding him at being discovered.

“I... I was just passing by...”

“Lei Chen.” Qu Ling Yue called out abruptly.

“Yes?”

“Do you mind?” Qu Ling Yue asked him.

“Mind what?” Lei Chen had no idea what she meant.

“My past, all the things I’ve done before.” Qu Ling Yue responded.

Lei Chen shook his head instantly. “You’re better than anyone. I’ve always known that. All these years, you...”

Before he could complete his words, Qu Ling Yue placed a finger against his lips to silence him.

“Do you dare to marry me?”

Lei Chen’s eyes widened in astonishment. He lifted her hand from his lips, clutched it firmly, and burst out in joy, “Marrying you would be the greatest joy in my life!”