A Complicated Past

Luqi and Lu Sicheng sat on the couch, their hands intertwined, the soft glow of the lamp casting a warm, intimate light on their faces. The atmosphere was peaceful, a stark contrast to the turmoil that had plagued Luqi's past.

"I've been thinking about my past," Luqi began, her voice barely a whisper. "About my family."

Lu Sicheng squeezed her hand, his eyes filled with concern. "Whenever you're ready to talk about it, I'm here for you," he said, his voice soft and reassuring.

Luqi took a deep breath, her heart pounding in her chest. She had been carrying this burden for so long, burying it deep within herself. But now, she felt a sense of urgency, a need to finally confront the demons of her past.

"I think it's time," she said, her voice trembling slightly.

Lu Sicheng nodded, his eyes filled with understanding. He knew how difficult this would be for Luqi, and he was prepared to support her in any way he could.

Luqi began to tell Lu Sicheng about her traumatic childhood, about the abuse she had suffered at the hands of her father. Her voice was low and steady, but her eyes were filled with tears.

Lu Sicheng listened intently, his face contorting with anger and sadness. He couldn't believe that anyone could do such terrible things to a child.

"I'm so sorry you had to go through that," he said, pulling Luqi into his arms. She cried, her tears soaking into his shirt. The pain and anguish she had bottled up for so long finally found a release.

As they sat there in silence, Luqi realized that she was finally beginning to heal. The weight of her past, which had burdened her for so long, was starting to lift. With Lu Sicheng by her side, she felt a sense of strength and resilience that she had never known before.

Luqi continued to talk, pouring out her heart to Lu Sicheng. She told him about the fear, the loneliness, and the despair she had felt as a child. She told him about the ways in which her past had shaped her into the person she was today.

Lu Sicheng listened patiently, offering words of comfort and encouragement. He assured her that she was not to blame for what had happened, and that she was a strong and resilient person.

As the hours passed, Luqi began to feel a sense of peace and closure. She had finally shared her pain with someone she trusted, and she knew that she would never have to carry it alone again.

When she was finally able to speak, she thanked Lu Sicheng for listening. She told him that she felt lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

Lu Sicheng smiled. "I'm glad you're starting to feel better," he said. "You're a strong woman, Luqi. You can overcome anything."

Luqi nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. She knew that she was lucky to have Lu Sicheng in her life. His love and support had given her the strength to face her past and begin to heal.

As they sat together, holding hands, Luqi felt a sense of hope and optimism that she had never experienced before. She knew that her journey to healing would be long and difficult, but with Lu Sicheng by her side, she was confident that she could overcome anything.

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