# Chapter 177: The Truth Behind the Smile
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 177 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" — a chapter that will shake everything you thought you knew about our characters' loyalties. Get ready for a storm of emotions as secrets unravel and hidden truths finally come to light.
Our story picks up right where the tension left off. Lin Wan was still standing in the grand hallway of the Lu family mansion, her heart pounding like a trapped bird against her ribs. The letter she had just received from an anonymous source lay crumpled in her trembling hand. It contained a single photograph — a picture of her husband, Lu Hanchuan, sitting in a dimly lit café with another woman. His smile in that photo was so warm, so intimate, that it cut through Lin Wan like a knife.
She had known that their remarriage was not built on trust. It was built on guilt, on obligation, on the remnants of a love that had been broken before it could truly bloom. But seeing this image made every fragile hope she had nurtured crumble into dust.
"Who sent this?" she whispered to herself, her voice barely audible in the vast, silent hallway.
Her fingers were cold as she turned the photograph over. On the back, written in neat handwriting, were the words: *"He never stopped seeing her. You are nothing but a placeholder."*
Lin Wan's vision blurred. She wanted to believe it was a lie, a cruel trick by someone who wanted to destroy her marriage. But then she remembered Lu Hanchuan's frequent late nights, the way he would sometimes stare at his phone with a distant, guilty expression, and the evasive answers he gave whenever she asked about his past.
Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching. She quickly stuffed the photo into her pocket and forced a smile onto her face. It was Lu Hanchuan himself, walking toward her with that same confident, controlled stride that always made her heart skip a beat despite everything.
"Why are you standing here alone?" he asked, his voice soft but guarded.
"I was just... enjoying the view," she lied, gesturing toward the large window overlooking the garden.
He studied her for a moment, his dark eyes searching hers. Lin Wan felt as if he could see right through her facade, into the storm of doubt and pain raging inside her. But he said nothing. He simply took her hand and led her toward the dining room.
"Mother is waiting. We shouldn't keep her waiting."
Dinner was a tense affair. Lu Hanchuan's mother, Madame Lu, sat at the head of the table, her sharp eyes missing nothing. She had never approved of Lin Wan, and tonight her gaze was even more piercing than usual.
"I heard you visited the Xu family yesterday," Madame Lu said coldly, addressing Lin Wan. "I hope you remember whose name you carry now. You are a Lu. Don't drag our family's reputation through the mud."
Lin Wan lowered her head. "I only went to pay respects to an old friend, Mother."
"An old friend? Or an old flame?" Madame Lu's voice dripped with sarcasm.
Lu Hanchuan's chopsticks clattered against the bowl. "Enough, Mother. Lin Wan is my wife. I trust her judgment."
Madame Lu's lips curled into a thin, displeased line. "Trust? That's a fragile thing, son. I hope you remember what happened the last time you trusted her."
The words hung in the air like a curse. Lin Wan's heart ached. She knew exactly what Madame Lu was referring to — the misunderstanding that had led to their first divorce. A misunderstanding that Lin Wan had never been able to fully explain.
Later that night, alone in their bedroom, Lin Wan finally confronted Lu Hanchuan. She pulled out the photograph and placed it on the bed between them.
"Who is she?" she asked, her voice steady despite the tears threatening to fall.
Lu Hanchuan's face went pale. He picked up the photo, and for a long moment, he said nothing. Then he let out a heavy sigh.
"Her name is Su Mei. She was... my first love. A long time ago, before I met you."
The confession hit Lin Wan like a physical blow. She had suspected, but hearing it confirmed was a different kind of pain entirely.
"Did you... did you ever stop seeing her?" she whispered.
"No," he admitted, his voice raw. "Not entirely. We remained friends. But I swear, there is nothing romantic between us now. I married you because I love you, Lin Wan. Not because of guilt, not because of obligation."
"But you never told me," she said, her voice cracking. "You kept her a secret. How can I trust you when you hide things like this?"
He reached for her hand, but she pulled away. The trust between them, already fragile, had been shattered once more.
"Lin Wan, please. Give me a chance to explain everything."
But before she could answer, her phone buzzed with a message. It was from an unknown number. She opened it, and her blood ran cold.
*"Meet me at the Blue Moon Café tomorrow at noon. I'll tell you everything Lu Hanchuan won't. — Su Mei."*
Lin Wan looked at her husband, the man who had promised to love her, and felt a deep, terrifying uncertainty. Was she truly just a placeholder? Or could their love survive this truth?
The chapter ends with Lin Wan standing at a crossroads — torn between the desire to believe her husband and the need to uncover the truth for herself. The night presses in around her, heavy with secrets yet to be revealed.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating**
Wow, what an emotionally brutal chapter! My heart absolutely ached for Lin Wan as she discovered the photograph and confronted Lu Hanchuan. The author did a masterful job of building tension through every scene — from the silent hallway to the tense dinner, to the heartbreaking bedroom confrontation. I love how Lin Wan is not a weak character; even in her pain, she demands the truth. And Lu Hanchuan's confession feels raw and real, but it also makes me question whether he's truly trustworthy. That cliffhanger with Su Mei's message is pure genius — I need to know what she has to say! The writing is vivid, emotional, and keeps me turning pages. However, I wish we had a bit more insight into Lu Hanchuan's inner thoughts. Still, an incredible chapter.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction**
I predict that in Chapter 178, Lin Wan will indeed go to the Blue Moon Café to meet Su Mei. But instead of getting clear answers, she'll be drawn into a web of half-truths and manipulation. Su Mei will likely try to paint Lu Hanchuan as a man who never truly let go of his past love. Meanwhile, Lu Hanchuan will realize Lin Wan is missing and begin a desperate search, possibly uncovering more secrets about his own family. I also suspect Madame Lu might be behind the anonymous letter — she has never accepted Lin Wan and would do anything to drive them apart. The next chapter will be a tense standoff between past and present loyalties.
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