Chapter 948: Chapter 948: Have You Let Go Now?
Huo Yanhui paused for a moment, then smiled nonchalantly, “What could possibly happen to me?”
“I still remember how infatuated you were with Ye Shutong back then.” Zhixi recalled the past and couldn’t help but chuckle, “Have you… moved on now?”
“Of course.” Huo Yanhui’s smile became genuine, “Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law. Only you are kind; all they do is mock me.”
“They,” as he referred, naturally included Jingyao.
Thus, He Jingyao gave him a faint glance, “Didn’t you say you were already tired of her?”
“Wasn’t it clear that I was just putting up a brave front?” Huo Yanhui exaggeratedly clutched his chest, “Actually, at that time, I was still in the throes of being dumped.”
He Jingyao frowned with disdain, stopped acknowledging him, and picked up Zhixi, leaving the hospital room.
There was still a hint of an exaggerated smile on Huo Yanhui’s face, yet as he watched He Jingyao carrying Zhixi away, his smile eventually faded away bit by bit.
From beginning to end, he was just a comfort for Ye Shutong, and Ye Shutong choosing him probably had a lot to do with him being Jingyao’s friend.
To say it was heartbreaking or humiliating… it certainly was.
But even the deepest infatuation, after four years, had almost been exhausted.
Moreover… what he said last time wasn’t wrong either, inherently, he’s just this type of person; after having a woman, she loses her novelty for him, even Ye Shutong was no exception.
Thinking of this, Huo Yanhui smiled contentedly and walked out of the hospital room.
A pretty young nurse walked towards him.
Huo Yanhui studied her seriously for a while, raised his eyebrows, and decisively went up to flirt.
On the way back, He Jingyao didn’t look pleased.
Zhixi wanted to comfort him but didn’t know where to start.
Uncle Li felt guilty for his negligence and dared not say a word.
After returning to the apartment, Feng Qian, who had been waiting there, immediately came forward to report Lawrence’s status.
“Sir, according to your instructions, the bomb inside Lawrence has been destroyed. Now, how do we proceed with him?” Feng Qian inquired.
He Jingyao sneered, “Contact the police department; they have photos of Lawrence. Capturing the leader of this terrorist group will surely delight them.”
Feng Qian acknowledged, accepted the order, and left.
He Jingyao carried Zhixi out of the car and took her back to the room.
Uncle Li was tasked with picking up Xiaobao.
He Jingyao laid Zhixi down on the bed, gently saying, “Get some rest; I’m going to check what that thing really was.”
With that, he released her and was about to head back to the living room.
But Zhixi pulled him back, refusing to let him go.
The man turned around, seeing her face full of dependence, sighed softly, and turned back to hold her in his arms. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ n0velfire.net
Zhixi buried her head in his chest and softly said, “Jingyao, don’t blame yourself. What happened today wasn’t your fault.”
He was slightly taken aback, with a complex warmth shining in his eyes.
“It’s not entirely my fault, but it was indeed my oversight.” The man stroked her hair, his voice deep, “I’m sorry. It’s been long since I’ve made such a mistake.”
His voice carried a hint of self-deprecation.
Listening to his slightly hoarse and halted voice, Zhixi felt a slight pain in her heart.
He was always , shouldering all the responsibilities himself. She was his wife, and strictly speaking, they were equals; he had no obligation to protect her from all harm.
But he was He Jingyao.