I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 537: Forget the Past and Start a New Life

Fang Xiaoxiao was immersed in thoughts of pain and despair when she was startled by the sudden gust of wind and lost her balance instantly.

She was just trying to steady herself, feeling a little dazed, when the wind suddenly pushed her like a demon's hand, and she was thrown uncontrollably toward the edge of the roof.

As she plummeted, the wind felt like countless sharp blades slicing across her cheeks, and the howling wind in her ears sounded like a roar from hell.

In her panic, Pei Yan's face appeared clearly in her mind.

Those familiar features, with their cool yet gentle demeanor, seem to be right before my eyes.

But the next second, she was back to the cruel reality, and Pei Yan was nowhere to be seen.

At that moment, disappointment and helplessness overwhelmed her like a surging tide. Her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and an emotion of utter despair surged into her heart.

She even thought with a touch of self-mockery that it would be better to die, so that she could return to the modern world, completely escape this endless pain, and forget Pei Yan, the man she loved so deeply yet who hurt her so deeply.

Just as she closed her eyes, preparing to face the unknown, dark end, she suddenly felt a strong body embrace her tightly.

In that instant, her heart skipped a beat, a familiar yet strange feeling welled up inside her, and she instinctively called out, "Pei Yan!"

However, when she slowly opened her eyes and her feet finally landed firmly on the ground, she found that the person in front of her was not Pei Yan, but Pei Yan's second brother, Pei Changqing.

At this moment, the once bright moon in the sky was completely swallowed up by thick, inky clouds, and the surroundings were plunged into a gloomy darkness.

Only a few ferocious bolts of lightning occasionally ripped through the night sky, illuminating the distorted scenery for a fleeting moment before plunging back into darkness.

A muffled rumble of thunder drifted from afar, like the low murmur of a demon, sending shivers down people's spines.

Pei Changqing's face was full of worry. He was still holding Fang Xiaoxiao's arm tightly with both hands, and his eyes showed concern as he asked anxiously, "Sister-in-law, are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Fang Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback. The glimmer of hope that had just ignited in her heart was instantly extinguished, replaced by a deeper disappointment.

But she still managed a weak smile, shook her head, and said softly, "I'm fine, thank you, Second Brother."

At this moment, Long Jinyan, Murong Changqing, Ouyang Tuoba, Zhou Wenjian and others in the courtyard also heard the commotion and ran up one after another.

Seeing that Fang Xiaoxiao was safe and sound, Long Jinyan finally relaxed. He strode forward and said anxiously, "Wife, how could you be so careless! What if something had happened?"

Murong Changqing frowned beside her, her eyes full of heartache. "Yes, Xiaoxiao, let's come down and talk things over. It's too dangerous on the roof."

Ouyang Tuoba was furious. He clenched his fists and said bitterly, "It must be Pei Yan who injured Xiao Xiao like this, which is why she is so dazed!"

Zhou Wenjian didn't say anything, but silently walked to Fang Xiaoxiao's side, gently patted her shoulder, and offered her silent comfort.

Li Wan'er and Hongxiu also ran over, panting. When Li Wan'er saw that Fang Xiaoxiao was safe and sound, tears finally streamed down her face. She rushed forward and hugged Fang Xiaoxiao, choking back sobs as she said, "Xiaoxiao, you scared me to death! Don't do such dangerous things again."

Fang Xiaoxiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she listened to everyone's concern, but the deep sense of loss still lingered.

She looked at the crowd in front of her, then at Pei Changqing, forced a smile, and said, "I'm really fine. I'm sorry to have worried everyone."

Pei Changqing looked at Fang Xiaoxiao's forced smile, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and he sighed softly, saying, "It's good that you're alright, sister-in-law. If there's anything bothering you, you can tell me."

At this moment, dark clouds churned and surged in the sky, like a giant monster roaring.

Occasionally, flashes of lightning illuminated everyone's faces, casting flickering light. Fang Xiaoxiao was surrounded by the crowd, but the atmosphere around her was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The moment she brushed past death, the instant she mistook him for Pei Yan, were like sharp blades, leaving deeper wounds on her heart. These wounds, blending with the eerie and terrifying environment, made her feel incredibly lonely and desperate.

The crowd gathered around Fang Xiaoxiao, their faces full of worry and concern.

Long Jinyan frowned deeply, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety. He reached out to touch Fang Xiaoxiao, but stopped in mid-air, afraid of accidentally touching her wound.

Murong Changqing's lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

Ouyang Tuoba clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms. His eyes were bloodshot, as if they were about to spit fire, and he kept cursing Pei Yan.

Zhou Wenjian stood silently to the side, his eyes filled with heartache. His hands were clasped together, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Fang Xiaoxiao shook her slightly dizzy head, forced a smile, and said in a weak but deliberately relaxed voice, "I'm really fine, everyone don't worry."

Her eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if she was trying to dispel the gloom in her heart.

"They're all so worried about me, but who can truly understand the pain in my heart? Pei Yan, how could you be so cruel to me..."

Fang Xiao felt a sharp pain in her heart, and the smile on her face froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered.

It was precisely because of this harrowing experience that a sense of determination suddenly welled up in Fang Xiaoxiao's heart.

She looked at the crowd in front of her, then looked up at the sky covered by dark clouds, thinking to herself that since things had come to this, perhaps she and Pei Yan were truly destined to be apart.

Fate plays such cruel tricks on people, so why should she continue to cling to it so desperately?

"Those beautiful times were just a mirage. What am I still hoping for? He has changed so much that I don't even recognize him anymore."

Thinking of their sweet vows and their current estrangement, Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened slightly. She took a deep breath, trying not to let the tears fall.

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, stood up abruptly, but her steps were a little unsteady.

She reached for the wine glass on the table, raised it high, and said loudly, "Come on, everyone, let's have a good drink together today, and let bygones be bygones!"

"This cup is a toast to my lost love, and a toast to my former innocence."

From now on, I will say goodbye to my past self.

But why does my heart still ache so much…

Fang Xiaoxiao's voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of resentment and helplessness, as well as confusion about the unknown future, but more than anything, it showed her determination to get rid of the pain.

This sudden action surprised all the husbands present.