What would you do if you discovered that the person you love has a dark secret that could destroy everything you thought you knew about them? Mei Ling never imagined that her perfect life would crumble because of a simple package. One day, in her office, she finds a package wrapped in hearts, addressed to her boyfriend, Jian Wei. What seemed like an innocent gesture soon becomes the spark that ignites a storm. Upon investigating, she discovers that it came from a woman in Spain, an unknown named Sofía, and doubt takes hold of her heart. Jealousy and distrust torment her, but Jian Wei insists there is nothing between him and Sofía. However, his words don't seem enough when Sofía appears in Singapore, exuding confidence and making it clear she still has a place in Jian Wei's heart. Mei Ling is pulled into a dangerous game where the truth seems to vanish with every lie and hidden smile. Is Jian Wei really the man she thought he was, or is she trapped in a web of manipulation and secrets? Is Jian Wei truly caught in a lie, or will Mei Ling be the one to pay the price for not knowing the truth in time? In this story of broken hearts, deceit, and impossible decisions, every page is filled with mystery, passion, and a final twist that will leave you breathless. In "Express Delivery to the Heart 2", jealousy becomes poison, and distrust transforms into a maze with no way out. A mysterious package, a woman from the past, and a truth that threatens to destroy everything... Mei Ling must decide if her love is stronger than betrayal, or if the lie will lead her to ruin.
Chapter 1 A Suspicious Package
The hum of the shipping scanner filled Mei Ling's small office as she sorted through the morning's packages. It was an automatic routine: receive, check, label. But her hands came to a sudden halt when one of the packages caught her attention.
It was medium-sized, wrapped in white paper adorned with red hearts. Different from the others. Something inside her stirred with discomfort. It was too eye-catching, too personal.
Frowning, she looked down at the destination label.
Jian Wei.
Her stomach twisted.
She glanced at the sender's name, and her chest filled with a feeling that ranged from surprise to pure anger.
Sofía Rodríguez – Madrid, Spain.
Mei Ling felt a surge of rage in her veins.
The office disappeared. The hum of the scanner, the voices of customers, the murmur of her coworkers. Only that name existed.
Sofía.
Who was this woman? Confusion and anger overtook her. She had never heard that name before. And yet, there it was, written on the package with an air of intimacy. How could it be possible that Jian Wei was receiving a package from a stranger?
Was there something he was hiding from her? The rage grew like a wave. Why would someone unknown send him a package with hearts? And what did it all mean?
Her breathing quickened, and the grip on the package tightened to the point of crumpling the wrapping. Something didn't add up. Mei Ling felt like something was happening and she couldn't understand what it was.
"Mei Ling?" Yuki's voice, her colleague, came from a distance. "Are you okay?"
No. She was not okay.
Without answering, she grabbed the package with excessive force and slammed it onto the table with a loud thud. Some customers turned to look at her, but she didn't care.
Her mind was racing.
Jian Wei had told her that he had no contact with anyone from his past, that there were no important women in his life. But what was this?
Why was Sofía sending him a package with hearts?
The thought burned like fire in her chest.
Without hesitation, she took out her phone and dialed Jian Wei's number.
He answered on the second ring.
"Love? What's wrong?"
"What's wrong?!" Mei Ling felt her voice tremble between anger and desperation. "I just received a package for you! A package from Sofía. From Spain!"
A tense silence took over the line.
"Sofía?" Jian Wei sounded confused. "Who is Sofía?"
"That's exactly what I want to know!" Mei Ling gritted her teeth, feeling the rage tighten around her throat. "Tell me right now what this means!"
"Mei Ling, calm down, please. I didn't know she-"
"Don't tell me to calm down!" she yelled, not caring where she was. "You said you had no contact with anyone from your past! You never mentioned anyone named Sofía!"
The murmurs in the office died down. Everyone was watching her.
She didn't care.
"Love, listen to me-"
"I don't want to listen to you! I'm coming over right now! And you better have an explanation that doesn't make me want to slap you."
She hung up without waiting for a response.
Mei Ling grabbed the package and stormed out of the office.
The drive to Jian Wei's company was a blur. Each heartbeat pounded hard in her temples.
When she arrived, the guards let her in without asking. They already knew her. They knew she was Jian Wei's girlfriend. But at that moment, Mei Ling didn't feel like his girlfriend. She felt like a fool.
A fool who had been deceived.
The elevator seemed to move too slowly. Mei Ling clenched her fists, feeling impatience gnawing at her.
When the doors opened to Jian Wei's floor, she burst in like a storm.
"Jian Wei!" she shouted angrily, holding the package high as if it were evidence of a crime.
Jian Wei came out of his office, frowning. His expression was a mix of surprise and concern.
"Mei Ling, what-?"
"Explain to me what this means!" she yelled, throwing the package onto his desk.
The employees fell silent. Some exchanged furtive glances, but Mei Ling didn't pay attention to them.
She only saw Jian Wei.
He looked down at the package, and his face tightened.
"Mei Ling, what-?"
"Don't act surprised!" she interrupted him, her voice vibrating with rage. "Why is Sofía sending you this?!"
Jian Wei took a breath.
"I have no idea. I didn't know she had sent me anything."
"How do you expect me to believe you?!" her eyes filled with tears of fury. "What else are you hiding from me, Jian Wei?!"
He reached out toward her, but Mei Ling slapped his hand away.
"Don't touch me!"
Jian Wei frowned.
"Okay. Let's open it together."
Mei Ling blinked, bewildered.
"What?"
"If you don't trust me, then open the package right now," he said firmly. "Let's see what's inside."
Mei Ling hesitated. Every fiber of her being screamed at her not to do it.
But she also wanted answers.
With trembling hands, she tore open the wrapping.
Inside was a red velvet box.
On top, a handwritten note.
"To Jian Wei, with love. I will never forget what we shared. Always yours, Sofía."
Mei Ling's world collapsed in an instant.
She couldn't breathe. Her vision blurred.
And then, without thinking, she raised her hand and slapped Jian Wei.
The sound echoed in the office.
A collective gasp was heard from the employees.
Jian Wei stared at her in shock.
But Mei Ling said nothing.
She simply turned around and walked out of the office, her eyes full of tears and her heart in pieces.
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