The days following her confrontation with Zhang Ming were some of the darkest in Li Wei's life. She felt like a part of her had been ripped away, leaving her raw and vulnerable. Work became a painful reminder of their broken relationship, and she avoided Zhang Ming as much as possible.
One evening, after everyone had left the office, Li Wei sat at her desk, staring blankly at her computer screen. The sound of footsteps approaching made her heart race. She looked up to see Zhang Ming standing in the doorway, his face etched with worry.
"Li Wei, we need to talk," he said softly, stepping into the room.
"I don't think there's anything left to say," Li Wei replied, her voice cold.
"Please, just hear me out," Zhang Ming pleaded, his eyes desperate. "I never meant to deceive you. My position in the company had nothing to do with us. What we had was real."
Li Wei looked away, tears welling up in her eyes. "How can I believe you after everything?"
Zhang Ming took a deep breath, his shoulders sagging. "I know it's hard, but please try to understand. I resigned to protect you, to avoid any further complications."
Li Wei's anger flared. "You resigned because of your guilt, not for me. You left me to deal with everything on my own."
Zhang Ming stepped closer, his expression pained. "I made a mistake, and I'm sorry. But I love you, Li Wei. I can't just walk away from what we had."
Li Wei stood up, her emotions swirling. "It's too late, Zhang Ming. I can't do this anymore."
With that, she brushed past him and walked out of the office, leaving Zhang Ming standing alone, his heart heavy with regret.
In the weeks that followed, Li Wei threw herself into her work, determined to push through the pain. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't escape the memories of their time together. The office felt empty without Zhang Ming, and every corner seemed to hold a reminder of their love.
One afternoon, as Li Wei was sorting through paperwork, she felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. She gripped the edge of her desk, trying to steady herself, but the room seemed to spin around her. Concerned, she decided to visit the doctor.
After a thorough examination, the doctor gave her the news that would change her life forever. "Congratulations, Ms. Li. You're pregnant."
Li Wei's mind went blank. Pregnant. The word echoed in her head, bringing with it a mix of fear and wonder. She had never expected this, and the timing couldn't have been worse. She was still reeling from Zhang Ming's betrayal, and now she was carrying his child.
As she left the doctor's office, Li Wei felt a surge of determination. She would raise this baby on her own, no matter how difficult it might be. She had always been strong, and she would find the strength to face this new challenge.
Back at home, Li Wei sat down and placed a hand on her belly, feeling a newfound connection to the life growing inside her. "We'll be okay," she whispered. "We'll get through this together."