Back then, she was also pregnant and looked similar to Su Ding.
So Shao Lin made her, with her swollen belly, get close to Wang Yan and filmed a video, which then spread.
She hadn't expected the video to be publicly broadcast at Su Ding's wedding.
The video was blurry, but everyone recognized it as Su Ding. Instantly, Su Ding was cursed by everyone in Jiangcheng and eventually disappeared.
Meanwhile, she took the money and continued her life.
Although she felt guilty, what had happened had happened, and she didn't want to cause herself more trouble.
Until the day she gave birth…
There was no one at home, and she, pregnant, went out onto the street to hail a taxi. However, no one was willing to take her to the hospital.
It was Su Ding who saved her and took her to the hospital.
At that time, Su Ding was already ruined. Facing Su Ding, she felt an unprecedented pang of conscience.
…
Since then, she had been living under the pressure of guilt and apologies, suffering. Perhaps it was retribution, for a month later she was divorced, all her family assets were transferred, and she left with nothing.
Now she relies on cleaning streets and doing odd jobs to earn a living.
She had considered whether to publicly clarify Su Ding's innocence, but she was too timid. She couldn't bear public condemnation.
What she hadn't expected was that heaven would allow her to see Su Ding again.
Su Ding was still as kind and beautiful as ever.
Did this mean that even fate was urging her to gather the courage to take that step?
"Then I won't disturb you. I'll visit again next time I'm free."
Su Ding found it inappropriate to stay there any longer. As she was about to leave, she seemed to recall something. She took out her wallet from her bag, took out the few banknotes she had, and handed them over.
"Take this money."
The woman stared blankly at the money in her hand, somewhat at a loss.
She felt too embarrassed to accept Su Ding's kindness again. However, not only her, but Xie Shanshan was also short of money. So, with teary eyes, she accepted it.
Just as Su Ding was about to turn and leave, Xie Shanshan, who had been lying with her eyes closed, shed a single tear.
It was a tear of regret.
"Miss Su!" Seeing Su Ding about to disappear from sight, the woman impulsively chased after her, wanting to say something with emotion.
Su Ding stopped, looking at her with surprise.
She felt that the woman's attitude towards her was strange, but in her memory, they didn't seem to have any interaction except for the time at the hospital.
"What's wrong?" Su Ding asked softly.
"Actually, I…" Just as the woman was about to speak, her eyes suddenly saw something. Her pupils widened sharply as if she had been startled. Her body trembled, and she quickly lowered her head, swallowing the words that were about to escape her lips.
She said flusteredly, "It's nothing, nothing. I, I wanted to say, my, my name is Jiang Tian. Shanshan's medical expenses, and for helping me last time, I, thank you!"
She lowered her head and sincerely thanked her again.
Without waiting for Su Ding's reaction, she quickly returned to the ward, acting as if she were avoiding something.
Su Ding was even more bewildered.
She shook her head, no longer thinking about it. She hadn't eaten yet and wanted to go home early.
She walked along the corridor, leaving the ward area, heading towards the hospital entrance.
As she walked, a faint fragrance from someone passing by reached her nostrils.
Such a familiar scent.
Very special.
Su Ding subconsciously looked back and only saw a woman with her back to her, holding a toddler in her arms and walking towards the children's ward.
From a distance, she saw the infant.
Her heart felt as if it were being fiercely squeezed, with a numb ache and a sourness, accompanied by a sense of long-lost familiarity and closeness.
"What's going on…"
Su Ding rubbed her eyes and exhaled, finally suppressing this strange feeling.