My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 138 She Stole My Fiancé

Zhu Ziqing did not show any relief after hearing this.

Instead, he became even more suspicious: "Do you think this explanation is convincing to me? Tan Haoyu, do you think I'm easy to fool?"

Tan Haoyu's gaze remained firm, his voice deep and powerful: "Ziqing, everything I said is true. If you don't believe me, I can take you to check the records from back then, and even find our classmates from that time to testify."

Zhu Ziqing turned her head away and looked out the car window, her voice indifferent: "No need. I don't want to hear any more of this."

Tan Haoyu felt a pang of anxiety when he saw her cold attitude.

He reached out and took her hand, his voice pleading, "Ziqing, believe me. I have no feelings for Zhu Yahan, not in the past, and certainly not now. You are the only one in my heart."

Zhu Ziqing tried to pull her hand away, but found that his strength was astonishing and she couldn't break free at all.

She bit her lip, her voice tinged with anger: "Let me go!"

Tan Haoyu didn't let go; instead, he pulled her into his arms and held her tightly.

His voice was deep and gentle, with a hint of helplessness: "Ziqing, don't be like this. You know how much I care about you."

Zhu Ziqing was startled by his sudden action.

She then pushed hard against his chest, her voice choked with sobs: "Tan Haoyu, let go of me! What makes you think I'll believe you? You've never mentioned anything about you and Zhu Yahan to me! How can I believe you?"

Tan Haoyu let her push him around, but showed no intention of letting go.

His voice remained gentle, yet carried an undeniable firmness: "Because I love you, Ziqing. I don't want the past to affect our present. Zhu Yahan is just an insignificant person to me. But you are the most important person to me."

Zhu Ziqing pounded her fist hard on his chest, her voice trembling with tears: "You're lying! You don't care about my feelings at all! You clearly know that Zhu Yahan stole my fiancé, and you even had an affair with her! How can I believe you?"

Tan Haoyu let her fists fall on him without even frowning.

His voice was deep and strong, tinged with heartache: "Ziqing, I know you're bothered by the past. But that's all in the past. Now, I'm your husband, and I will protect you and cherish you with everything I have. Please believe me, okay?"

Zhu Ziqing's fists gradually weakened, and tears slid down her cheeks.

She lowered her head, her voice weak and trembling: "Tan Haoyu, I really don't know how to trust you... I'm afraid, afraid that you'll leave me suddenly like they did..."

Tan Haoyu's heart skipped a beat, and he hugged her even tighter, his voice gentle yet firm: "No, Ziqing. I will never leave you. No matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Zhu Ziqing leaned against him, her tears soaking his clothes.

Her voice was weak, yet tinged with dependence: "Tan Haoyu, don't lie to me... I really can't bear another betrayal..."

Tan Haoyu lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, his voice deep and gentle: "I swear, I will never lie to you in this lifetime, and I will never leave you. Ziqing, believe me."

The car fell silent, save for Zhu Ziqing's soft sobs and Tan Haoyu's gentle words of comfort.

Zhu Ziqing's emotions gradually calmed down, but the doubts in her heart did not completely disappear.

She raised her head, looking directly at Tan Haoyu, her voice tinged with a hint of probing: "Tan Haoyu, I have another question... When you came to meet me on this blind date, were you serious, or... just because of Zhu Yahan?"

Tan Haoyu was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled softly, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Ziqing, why would you think that? How could I possibly go on a blind date with you because of Zhu Yahan?"

Zhu Ziqing pursed her lips, her voice lowering, "But... you and Zhu Yahan had that past, it's hard for me not to overthink it. I'm afraid you only approached me because of her..."

Tan Haoyu's gaze softened.

He reached out and gently stroked her cheek, his voice low and tender: "Ziqing, do you still remember what happened in Pengcheng two years ago?"

Zhu Ziqing paused, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes: "Two years ago? Pengcheng? Have we... met before?"

Tan Haoyu nodded, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes: "Back then, I was seriously injured and collapsed in an alley. You happened to pass by and saved me without hesitation. You bandaged my wounds and waited with me for the ambulance. Even though you were scared yourself, you still bravely comforted me."

Zhu Ziqing's pupils dilated slightly as that blurry memory gradually surfaced in her mind: "So... that person was you?"

Tan Haoyu smiled slightly, his tone tinged with gratitude: "Yes, I knew back then that you were a kind and brave woman. Later, I kept looking for you until two years ago when I came to Pengcheng again and accidentally saw you on a blind date. I thought to myself, how can such a good woman be taken away by someone else? So, I chased away the man you were on a blind date with and decided to come see you in person."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing blushed and her voice softened: "So... you came to this blind date with me because of that encounter?"

Tan Haoyu nodded, his gaze sincere and firm: "Yes. Ziqing, my feelings for you have never been for anyone else. I just want to protect you, cherish you, and prevent you from getting hurt again."

Zhu Ziqing's heart trembled slightly, and the doubt in her eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a touch of emotion.

She lowered her head, her voice weak yet tinged with dependence: "But... I'm still scared. Zhu Yahan... she stole my fiancé, I'm afraid she'll affect us too..."

Tan Haoyu reached out and pulled her into his arms, his voice deep and strong: "Ziqing, you don't need to be afraid. Zhu Yahan is just an insignificant person to me. But you are the most important person to me. I will not let anyone ruin our marriage, nor will I let anyone hurt you."

Zhu Ziqing leaned against him, listening to his strong heartbeat, and the unease in her heart was gradually replaced by warmth.

She whispered, "Tan Haoyu, you really won't leave me?"

Tan Haoyu lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, his voice gentle yet firm: "No. I will never leave you in this lifetime."

A tear welled up in Zhu Ziqing's eyes.

She reached out and hugged his waist tightly, her voice choked with emotion: "Tan Haoyu, I really depend on you... I don't want to lose you."

Tan Haoyu didn't say anything more, but simply tightened his embrace, expressing his promise and protection through his actions.

His embrace was warm and firm, as if it could shield her from all the storms of life.

The car fell silent, with only the sound of their breathing mingling together.

The night was deep, and the streetlights outside the car cast a dim yellow light.

The light shone on the two of them, as if coating them with a warm halo.

Zhu Ziqing closed her eyes, feeling Tan Haoyu's body temperature and heartbeat, and the last trace of unease in her heart finally dissipated.

She knew that no matter what the future held, as long as he was by her side, she would no longer be afraid.

Tan Haoyu silently hugged her tighter, his gaze fixed firmly on the distance.

He knew that from this moment on, his responsibility was to protect her and ensure that she would never be harmed again.