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Su Mo was born into an ordinary family, where he was raised with love and developed a kind disposition.

At 20 years old, Su Mo was a college senior who landed a notable supporting role in a movie starring Yin Yin as the lead actress. This role catapulted him to fame, making him one of the most popular young actors of the time.

However, Su Mo's rise to stardom was marred by betrayal. At 21, he was deceitfully led into a compromising situation with an investor. Unwilling to submit to the coercion, Su Mo left despite his discomfort. That night, he happened upon a drunken Yin Yin, leading to a chance encounter that was straight out of a TV drama.

For Su Mo, who idolized Yin Yin, spending a night with her was a dream come true.

At 21, Su Mo was at his peak—handsome, tall, and strikingly elegant, like a figure out of a painting.

The night passed quickly. Yin Yin, focused solely on her acting career, didn't give the encounter much thought, despite it being her first time.

Two months later, Yin Yin discovered she was pregnant. Initially contemplating an abortion, she reconsidered due to pressure from her adoptive parents to settle down and start a family.

Yin Yin approached Su Mo, proposing marriage. She suggested they obtain a marriage certificate and she would have the baby, but with one condition: their identities and the child's must remain confidential, and Su Mo would need to leave the entertainment industry.

Though Su Mo loved performing, he agreed to the terms for the sake of his beloved goddess and their unborn child.

After their marriage, they kept it private and had no wedding ceremony. Yin Yin, dedicated to her acting career, worked tirelessly, treating marriage and childbirth as mere formalities to be completed.

She continued working during her pregnancy until her growing belly made it impossible to conceal. After giving birth and completing her confinement period, Yin Yin immediately traveled abroad for a film project. Su Mo remained in Yin Yin's small villa, becoming a full-time househusband and caring for their child, now three years old.

Yin Yin didn't even participate in naming the child. Su Mo chose the name Su Yuanjin, and she only gave him the nickname Dudu.

The villa was often empty, with only Su Mo, Dudu, and a nanny present. Su Mo dedicated himself to maintaining their home, caring for Dudu, and waiting for Yin Yin's occasional returns.

Over the years, Su Mo found himself increasingly isolated in the small villa. He could only occasionally visit his parents during holidays.

Su Mo's father, seeing his unhappiness, urged him to leave. "You're in your twenties, at the height of your life. Is it worth spending it in this villa, waiting for someone who returns only a few times a year?"

But Su Mo refused to agree. Initially, he was thrilled to be married to his idol, even though he knew it was unlikely Yin Yin would develop feelings for him immediately, given they had only met twice before marriage.

He hoped that, over time, their relationship would grow, and Yin Yin would come to love him.

Unfortunately, Yin Yin's rare visits and focus on her career prevented any real emotional connection from developing. She even neglected their child, Dudu.

Su Mo could only watch, heartache growing, as news of Yin Yin's public appearances and relationships with other men filled the media.

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The original owner had a striking physique and was immensely popular, attracting constant attention from paparazzi. Despite her fame, she was oblivious to the nuances of human relationships. Her straightforward, thick-skinned nature made her vulnerable to manipulation by male actors seeking to leverage her popularity.

This naivety led her into various scandals. Focused solely on her career, she ignored unfounded rumors, believing that as long as she was not involved in anything truly wrong, it was acceptable.

Although the original owner was attracted to Su Mo's appearance and appreciated his gentleness and thoughtfulness during her pregnancy, her love for acting far outweighed her feelings for him.

While she continued filming, Su Mo's hope dwindled as he waited for her return, and Dudu faced ridicule at kindergarten for lacking a mother.

When Dudu turned five, the original owner finally remembered her family. She took a break from her busy schedule to visit home, only to find Su Mo dining with an unfamiliar woman.

Though she felt a certain dislike for Su Mo, she was committed to the marriage and could not tolerate infidelity. She began investigating the woman and discovered that Su Mo's parents had been pressuring him to divorce her and remarry for over a year.

The original owner was furious upon learning about this woman. At that time, she didn't yet recognize her own feelings for Su Mo; she was simply enraged by his perceived disloyalty.

In her core, the original owner was proud and stubborn, unwilling to concede. That night, when Su Mo returned and saw her, his joy was short-lived as she handed hima divorce agreement.

The agreement stipulated that upon divorce, their assets would be divided equally, and Su Yuanjin would remain with the original owner.

Su Mo was adamant about not divorcing. He insisted he hadn't cheated, but no matter how much he explained, the original owner was resolute. Under her insistence, he had no choice but to sign the agreement, leaving without claiming any part of the property.

Left without his father's love and support, Su Yuanjin, already burdened by his mother's absence, grew increasingly withdrawn.

Just a month after the divorce, Su Mo took his own life by jumping from a building at the age of 27.

Later, the original owner learned that Su Mo had been suffering from depression for some time, enduring treatment for her and their child. The divorce had pushed him past his breaking point, leading to his tragic end.

Su Mo had never been unfaithful; his meeting with the woman was innocent, and he had intended to reject her. The misunderstanding with the original owner had sealed his fate.

After Su Mo's death, the original owner deeply regretted her actions. She realized that perhaps she had loved Su Mo and Dudu more than her career. However, Su Mo was gone, and nothing could undo the damage.

She left the entertainment industry and dedicated herself to being with Su Yuanjin. But the loss of his father had left Su Yuanjin emotionally shattered. His resentment toward his mother grew, and he blamed her for Su Mo's death.

As Su Yuanjin grew older, his bitterness consumed him. He drifted into darkness, engaged in self-destructive behavior, and even turned to crime. In the end, he was caught and executed, his final moments marked by a sense of relief.

( End of this chapter)