Unexpected Encounter: They Were Meant To Be Together Chapter 3 Took everything away from me

Xie Ming remained in a state of shock, the phrase 'MY HUSBAND' echoing in her mind. Yurin had called Siquan her husband. Did this mean they were... No, that was impossible. It couldn't be true. Just as Xie Ming wrestled with these thoughts, a loud crash broke her concentration. Looking up, she saw her father had fallen against a glass table, his forehead bleeding. "Father!" Xie Ming cried out, rushing to his side. Father Xie met her gaze, a wave of embarrassment washing over him. How could he face his daughter after all this? He began to blame himself for the unfolding events. If not for him, his beloved daughter would never have encountered the ungrateful Chen Siquan.

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The Xie and Chen families were two prominent families in Country S. Father Xie and Chen Seini, the second son of the Chen family, were the best of friends.

One day, when Chen Seini proposed marrying his eldest daughter, Xie Ming, to his first nephew, Chen Siquan, Father Xie readily agreed. It seemed beneficial for their businesses and, more importantly, for his daughter's future.

He recalled how he had insisted, practically forcing his daughter, who was studying abroad, to return home and marry Chen Siquan.

Initially, Xie Ming was against such an early marriage. However, due to her father's persistent urging, she agreed to meet Chen Siquan and date him for a period, hoping to get to know him better. Father Chen had happily consented to this arrangement.

After meeting Chen Siquan, Xie Ming found him intriguing and began to develop feelings for him. Chen Siquan, too, was exceptionally charming and treated her with great kindness. Following three years of dating, she finally agreed to marry him.

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Witnessing his most cherished daughter's distressed state, Father Xie couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with self-reproach. He lowered his head and murmured, "I'm sorry, Xiao Ming. Please forgive your father."

Xie Ming was taken aback by her father's apology. Tears welled up in her eyes and spilled over uncontrollably. "It's alright, Dad. Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. I would never blame you for this."

"Tsk, tsk. How tragic, seeing my most beloved elder sister and father weeping together. Come, come, let me join you. Wouldn't it be a beautiful sight? The two of you crying, while I laugh at your misery?" With these words, Xie Yurin began to advance towards them.

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Xie Yurin's cruel words ignited a fire within Xie Ming. She felt a surge of strength return to her legs. Closing her eyes and summoning all her resolve, she stood up and fixed a glare upon Xie Yurin. "Don't you dare come any closer to us."

Every person present in the room was stunned by the fierce look in Xie Ming's eyes. Even Yurin instinctively took a few steps back.

Seeing Xie Yurin falter, Xie Ming pressed on, "Why, Yurin, why? Why did you do this? I have never wronged you in any way. I have always loved and cherished you! Why did you betray me like this?"

Xie Yurin smirked, "Are you certain, elder sister, that you have never wronged me?"

Xie Ming's mind raced, unable to pinpoint anything she might have done to provoke such animosity from her sister.

As she struggled with her thoughts, Yurin sneered, "You've always snatched everything away from me. You never gave me anything because you always looked down on me, deeming me insignificant. Everyone admired you, seeing me as nothing in comparison. You took all that rightfully belonged to me. You always received more than you desired, while I... I never got anything I truly wanted. You even had the privilege of being with Mom in her final moments, but I was sent away to my aunt's house by Father precisely because of you. After Mom's death, you even took Dad away from me. I despise you, elder sister! I hate you with every fiber of my being!"

Xie Ming was at a loss for words, completely bewildered by her sister's outburst. 'Does she truly feel this way? Have I really caused all this pain?' While she was lost in thought, Yurin continued, "Father has always loved you more simply because you resemble Mother. He always doted on you, giving you preferential treatment. I, too, wished to study abroad like you, but Father never granted me that opportunity; he confined me here."

Hearing this, Father Xie stood up and gently took Yurin's hand. "No, Xiao Yurin, that's not true. Father loves both of you equally. I didn't want to send you abroad because you were often ill back then, and Father worried about you, wanting to keep you close. Please don't blame your elder sister like this." “No, Father, you are mistaken! It was all because of *her*! That is why… that is why I resolved to reclaim everything at once. I desired her to experience the anguish I had endured for so many years, all at once. I wanted to transform her life into a living hell. Thus, I orchestrated this entire plan with my husband's assistance.”