Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 497 - Chapter 497 Chapter 495 He Felt an Unprecedented Anxiety and

Chapter 497: Chapter 495: He Felt an Unprecedented Anxiety and Fear Chapter 497: Chapter 495: He Felt an Unprecedented Anxiety and Fear Fu Yunshen’s eyes were dark, his handsome profile tensely drawn, his expression more solemn and serious than it had ever been.

Although Father Wen had once done something to hurt him, deep down, Fu Yunshen didn’t want him to die.

But the accident happened too suddenly.

When Wen Yuci heard Fu Yunshen’s words, her pupils dilated abruptly, and a chill seeped up her spine.

The blood drained from her face, and she looked at Fu Yunshen in disbelief, “What… did you say?”

There must be something wrong with her hearing.

Otherwise, how could she have heard him say that her father had passed away?

What kind of cruel joke was he playing?

Wen Yuci raised her hand and grabbed Fu Yunshen’s arm forcefully, her emotions running high, “What nonsense are you spouting?”

Fu Yunshen’s face heavy with sorrow, he closed his eyes briefly, “Ci Ci, I’m not talking nonsense. Your dad had a sudden heart attack this morning. The resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful; he’s gone.”

Boom!

It was like a thunderbolt striking directly above Wen Yuci’s head.

Her mind went blank, unable to react for a long time.

“Impossible!” Wen Yuci yelled, overwhelmed with emotion.

Fu Yunshen watched the tears swirling in Wen Yuci’s eyes; he reached out, wanting to take her into his arms.

But before he could touch her, she pushed him away forcefully.

She covered her ears with her hands, shaking her head ceaselessly.

“Ci Ci, calm down…”

Wen Yuci stared at Fu Yunshen with wide eyes, tears uncontrollably falling from her eyes.

“Fu Yunshen, my dad is dead, how do you expect me to stay calm?”

Wen Yuci wrapped her arms tightly around herself, feeling only cold, the deep, abyssal cold.

Fu Yunshen watched Wen Yuci, who was so close yet felt so far away. Several times he wanted to reach out and pull her into his embrace, but his arms felt as if they weighed a thousand catties.

Even though she was right in front of him, he felt as if there were mountains and seas between them.

His heart felt as if it had split in two.

Fu Yunshen took Wen Yuci to the hospital where Father Wen had been taken for emergency treatment.

Wen Yuci got out of the car and ran upstairs.

As she ran towards the operating room, just stepping out of the elevator, she heard Mother Wen’s heart-wrenching cries.

“Old Wen, why did you leave so suddenly? Ci Ci and I were about to come and see you; how could you just go like this?”

“Auntie, please accept my condolences.” Fu Ziyuan comforted her from behind.

Mother Wen lay on Father Wen’s body, unwilling to move away for a long time.

Suddenly, she noticed injuries on Father Wen’s body. She lifted his shirt to look and saw that his body was covered in blues and purples.

“Why does Old Wen have injuries? Has he been beaten up inside?”

Mother Wen grabbed the collar of the person who had brought Father Wen in, “What exactly happened? If you don’t explain yourself clearly, I’ll sue you!”

“Mrs. Wen, Mr. Wen was indeed beaten up a couple of days ago. We’ve confirmed that the person who hit him was arranged by Fu Yunshen to go in there.”

By the time Wen Yuci arrived, this was the sentence she heard.

Her legs gave way, and she almost fell to the ground.

Fu Yunshen…

He had already sent her father to prison, so why did he have someone beat him?

Wen Yuci felt like she had fallen into a dark abyss; everything around her was pitch black, and she couldn’t see the light anymore.

Because of her feelings, she had caused the death of the person closest to her!

She couldn’t forgive him, nor could she forgive herself!

When Mother Wen saw Wen Yuci staggering over, she raised her hand and slapped her hard across the face.

Wen Yuci fell to the ground.

Mother Wen pointed at Wen Yuci’s nose, furious and heartbroken, “You know to come back? These past days, we couldn’t contact you; were you off fooling around with Fu Yunshen?”

“Did you hear what he just said? Your dad was killed by Fu Yunshen. He hates your dad and me through and through, and now he’s taking his revenge one by one. Are you waiting for your mom and dad to both be gone before you wake up?”

Fu Ziyuan helped Wen Yuci to her feet and noticed a kiss mark on her delicate white neck, a sinister flash crossed his eyes.

“Yuci, are you okay?”

Wen Yuci avoided Fu Ziyuan’s support, swaying as she stood up from the ground.

She remained silent in the face of Mother Wen’s accusations.

Wanting to have one last look at Father Wen, Mother Wen wouldn’t let her get close.

“Wen Yuci, what face do you have to see your dad?”

Fu Ziyuan steadied Mother Wen, who was trembling with anger, and comforted her, “Auntie, it wasn’t Yuci’s intention, I think she must have been forced. Let’s deal with Uncle Wen’s funeral first!”

Wen Yuci approached Father Wen’s body, the sight of the purple bruises on him took her breath away with an asphyxiating pain.

Her emotions finally collapsed in that instant.

Tears fell, large and heavy.

“Dad, I’m sorry…”

She knelt down, crying her heart out.

Mother Wen saw Wen Yuci cry, and her own tears, not yet dry, followed suit.

Fu Ziyuan, watching the mother and daughter crying tearfully, glanced at the man who had brought Father Wen over, and they exchanged a knowing look.

Fu Ziyuan took charge of handling Father Wen’s funeral arrangements.

He hired professional funeral service staff.

Wen Yuci knelt at the memorial hall, not closing her eyes for three days and nights.

As if her tears had run dry, the rims of her eyes were red.

On the day Father Wen was buried, there was a fine drizzle in the sky.

Wen Yuci knelt in front of the tombstone for a long, long time.

Mother Wen fainted during the burial process, and relatives helped her back.

Fu Ziyuan stayed behind Wen Yuci the whole time.

Wen Yuci looked at him, “Thank you for your help. I want to stay here alone for a while; you can go first!”

Fu Ziyuan offered the umbrella to Wen Yuci, but she did not accept it.

After Fu Ziyuan left, Wen Yuci stared at the black and white portrait on the tombstone, filled with self-blame, discomfort, and regret.

Perhaps she was just a born misfortune.

Her daughter had left her shortly after birth, and now her dad had gone too!

Because of a relationship, she had experienced life and death once again!

Although Father Wen had been strict with her from a young age, he was a good father.

He was only in his forties. Even if he had to serve more than ten years in prison, he would be at most sixty when he got out.

But now, he was gone!

It was all her fault!

She didn’t know how much time had passed when suddenly a large black umbrella appeared overhead.

Wen Yuci looked back, Fu Yunshen had come without her knowing.

He was dressed in a knee-length black coat, his handsome features appearing calm and deep. The slender phoenix eyes had a clear redness. He probably hadn’t rested well these past few days.

Wen Yuci slowly stood up, and as Fu Yunshen approached, she instinctively stepped back.

Seeing her move, Fu Yunshen’s heart clenched in pain.

She was afraid of him.

And she hated him.

During the days of Father Wen’s funeral, he had been watching over her from the shadows.

She knelt in front of the memorial hall, her eyes empty, lifeless, and mournful. How he wanted to step forward and hold her in his arms, to provide her support.

But he knew she wouldn’t want to see him.

His heart had never felt such anxiety and turmoil.

With the sudden death of Father Wen, he might have lost even the right to force her!