Episode 19 recap: Shen Xing Ruo Rejects Evan's Confession
In Episode 19, Shen Xing Ruo's father was determined to separate from her mother, who understood that he no longer loved her. No matter how hard she tried to hold onto him, it was futile. After he left, Shen Xing Ruo's mother played a piano piece, as if bidding farewell to the past. Meanwhile, Shen Xing Ruo hid in her room, crying and unable to face the situation.
The next morning, she gathered her courage to leave her room, only to discover a letter from her mother; her mother had chosen to leave this world. This event left a deep scar in Shen Xing Ruo's heart. She could never forgive her father, believing that it was his actions that drove her mother away. This trauma instilled a profound fear of marriage in her; she felt that no matter how deep the love, the mundane realities of life could ultimately lead to separation.
Soon after, Evan visited Shen Xing Ruo in the hospital. He mustered the courage to confess his feelings for her. Unbeknownst to her, Evan had quietly fallen for Shen Xing Ruo during their time together on a show. When he heard she had accepted Lu Xing Yan's proposal, he buried his feelings deep inside.
When they reunited abroad and Evan learned that Shen Xing Ruo had not married Lu Xing Yan and was instead his roommate, hope reignited within him. However, he noticed that every time Shen Xing Ruo spoke with Lu Xing Yan, her genuine happiness was evident, and he resigned himself to silently wishing her well.
After Shen Xing Ruo and Lu Xing Yan broke up, Evan saw her heartache and grew increasingly resentful towards Lu Xing Yan. Back in their home country, Evan seized the opportunity during a recording session to confess his feelings for Shen Xing Ruo to Lu Xing Yan.
This revelation angered Shen Xing Ruo; she hadn’t realized that Lu Xing Yan's jealousy stemmed from Evan, not from his own insecurities. Evan wanted to take Shen Xing Ruo away, but she refused, as her heart belonged to Lu Xing Yan. At that moment, Evan understood the depth of Shen Xing Ruo's love for Lu Xing Yan and accepted his defeat.
Just then, a nurse brought in a meal that Lu Xing Yan had prepared for Shen Xing Ruo, and a long-lost smile of happiness appeared on her face.
After her discharge, Shen Xing Ruo watched a romantic film special featuring the couple Wang Shen Zhi and his wife with Lu Xing Yan. They were both deeply moved, reflecting on the power of love. At that moment, Chen Fei, Shen Xing Ruo's father's current wife, contacted Lu Xing Yan to inform him of Shen Xing Ruo's father’s critical condition.
They hurried to the hospital only to hear the doctor deliver the heartbreaking news: Shen Xing Ruo's father was beyond saving. Chen Fei had kept this information hidden because Shen Xing Ruo's father believed that his departure would hurt Shen Xing Ruo again, and he felt immense guilt. Now that the situation was unavoidable, Chen Fei had no choice but to reach out to Lu Xing Yan.
When Shen Xing Ruo saw her father for the last time, they finally let go of their past grievances. After handling her father's affairs, Chen Fei prepared to leave, wearing a diamond made from his ashes, as promised, so he could accompany her in another form.
Although there was no formal farewell ceremony, Shen Xing Ruo knew her father's wishes had been fulfilled. With both her parents gone, she felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness and confusion. Fortunately, she still had Lu Xing Yan. He promised to always be by her side, acknowledging his past mistakes and vowing to learn empathy.
Listening to Lu Xing Yan's words filled Shen Xing Ruo with warmth and emotion; she realized how increasingly dependent she had become on him.
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