Wei Yumeng truly hadn't expected to be here for so long.
Nearly half a month had passed, yet she felt no sense of time.
She had to admit that both Song Yifan and his mother had already treated her like family.
But the more they did so, the more guilty she felt, even starting to regret agreeing to Song Yifan's request.
"Sigh..."
Wei Yumeng let out a long sigh. Now, even calling Zhan Mohan made her apprehensive, afraid that Zhan Mohan would discover she wasn't home.
However... sometimes, what you fear most comes true.
Wei Yumeng's phone rang.
Seeing Zhan Mohan's name on the caller ID, she felt an uncharacteristic wave of panic and helplessness.
Even though she knew she hadn't done anything wrong, she couldn't act normally.
She took a deep breath, finally managing to calm herself.
"Mohan? How are things on your end recently?"
Wei Yumeng tried her best to make her voice sound normal.
Yet, Zhan Mohan still sensed something was off. Knowing Wei Yumeng as he did, how could he not tell?
"I'm fine. How about you? Everything okay over there?"
"Nothing much is happening here either." Wei Yumeng spoke with a slight hint of guilt.
Truth be told, she had no idea if Zhan Mohan, who was out of town, had seen the news about her and Song Yifan.
If Zhan Mohan were to ask her about it now, how would she answer?
"Since you say you're fine, then I'll assume you are. However... remember, if you encounter something you can't handle, don't force yourself. Even though I'm not in the city, I can still find a way to help you."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng's heart warmed: "I know."
Wei Yumeng sometimes felt that Zhan Mohan's voice possessed a special magic. No matter her state, just hearing his voice would completely relax her uneasy heart.
Although they didn't discuss anything significant, just a casual chat about their day's events was enough to dispel all her unhappiness.
"Yumeng, wait for me a little longer. My work here is almost done, and I'll be able to return to see you and the children soon."
"Okay, I'll wait for you. When you get back... I'll have a big surprise for you." Wei Yumeng's lips curved into a smile. She couldn't wait to see how happy Zhan Mohan would be when he returned home to find out she had purchased that piece of land.
But just then, a woman's voice came from Zhan Mohan's end.
"Mohan, I've left the documents here for you."
Wei Yumeng stiffened slightly. Although she didn't want to overthink it,
If it were just a work colleague, why would she call him in such an intimate manner?
Zhan Mohan shot Wang Fang a glare. She had clearly appeared deliberately at this moment,
And calling him by his name in such a way was truly malicious.
"Sorry, Yumeng, I have more work to do. I'll call you back when I have time."
Zhan Mohan couldn't give Wang Fang any more opportunities to cause trouble, or it would be truly difficult to explain to Wei Yumeng.
Zhan Mohan hung up the phone hastily, causing Wei Yumeng's heart to sink to the bottom.
Why did this happen?
Who was that woman?
How could she call Zhan Mohan like that?
Just as Wei Yumeng was about to descend into complete confusion, a voice pulled her back to reality.
"Yumeng? What's wrong?"
Song Yifan looked at Wei Yumeng with concern. Her eyes were slightly red, and although there were no signs of crying, her situation was clearly not good.
"Did something happen?" Song Yifan asked, sitting down beside Wei Yumeng.
He looked at her with gentle eyes, patiently waiting for her explanation.
"I... I don't know. I'm a bit confused." Wei Yumeng truly didn't know how to explain.
Should she say that she suspected Zhan Mohan of having another woman just because she heard a voice?
She couldn't be sure of Zhan Mohan's situation, could she?
Yet, she couldn't stop herself from overthinking.
Song Yifan waited for a long time, but Wei Yumeng didn't speak.
He sighed in resignation and then gently pulled her into his embrace.
Perhaps because they had dated before, Wei Yumeng didn't find this familiar warmth unpleasant.
And at this moment of confusion, it became her support.
"Yumeng, I don't know exactly what happened, but I suspect that only Mr. Zhan could make you so unsettled, right?"
After a long pause, Wei Yumeng finally nodded.
"I was just talking to him on the phone, but there was a woman there, and she called his name so intimately. I can't stop myself from imagining things. I just..."
Wei Yumeng couldn't continue. The more she spoke, the more confused she became.
If possible, she wanted to fly to Zhan Mohan's side right now and get to the bottom of this.
"I understand what you mean." Song Yifan tightened his arms around Wei Yumeng. "The problem isn't with you at all, so why are you punishing yourself like this?"
"This isn't punishing myself, it's worry."
Wei Yumeng sighed again. "To be honest, I'm scared. I'm afraid he'll leave me for a reason like this."
Hearing Wei Yumeng say these words, Song Yifan naturally felt a pang in his heart.
The more upset Wei Yumeng was, the more she cared about Zhan Mohan, which was not the outcome Song Yifan desired.
However, he still spoke, "How about this? If you're really that bothered, then call him and ask for a clear explanation. Once this is explained, you won't have to worry anymore."
Easier said than done, but could Wei Yumeng really call back?
Zhan Mohan had just said he had work to do; would she be disturbing him?
Or, what if she received the answer she feared the most? What would she do then?
Song Yifan picked up Wei Yumeng's phone and placed it in her hand. "Don't worry, don't be afraid. No matter what happens, or what the outcome may be, don't forget, I'm still here. You are never alone."
Wei Yumeng finally picked up her phone. After a long hesitation, she dialed the number...
Zhan Mohan looked at Wang Fang with utter coldness. "What did you mean just now? When did I give you permission to call me by my name?"
Wang Fang looked aggrieved. "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhan. I just suddenly felt like calling you by your name. I didn't expect you were on the phone with your wife."
"I'm warning you, don't try any tricks in front of me. Until I figure out that matter, you'd better behave yourself, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Zhan Mohan was furious. He was already fed up with that matter these past few days, and now this Wang Fang was proving to be just as troublesome. He couldn't relax for a moment.