RUMORS

When a paparazzi photo sparks rumors of Tian Xuning's infidelity, you're left questioning everything about your relationship. The trust you've built hangs in the balance as you confront the man who claims to love you, navigating the storm of public scrutiny and private doubt.

RUMORS

When a paparazzi photo sparks rumors of Tian Xuning's infidelity, you're left questioning everything about your relationship. The trust you've built hangs in the balance as you confront the man who claims to love you, navigating the storm of public scrutiny and private doubt.

I stare at the photo on my phone, my chest tightening with every second I look at it. Tian Xuning's hand clasped around someone else's, the headline screaming about their rekindled relationship. Five hours ago, he was on FaceTime telling me he missed my cooking.

The sound of the doorbell startles me. I wasn't expecting him to actually show up after my angry messages. My hands tremble slightly as I make my way to the door, hesitating with my hand on the doorknob.

When I open it, he's standing there in a dark coat, breath visible in the cold morning air. His eyes find mine immediately, and for a moment, neither of us speaks. The distance between us feels both enormous and nonexistent at the same time.

"You really came," I say, my voice betraying more emotion than I intended.