Chapter 1041 She was too greedy

Huo Nanxiao did not answer Xia Wanwan's question. Instead, he told her to rest well, saying, "There's nothing to be afraid of here. Someone will stay with you the whole time, but I can't."

"Why?" Xia Wanwan asked excitedly.

Huo Nanxiao said, "I have children to take care of, so I can't stay by your side all the time. If you're really scared, Xiyu will stay with you. If you really can't sleep, you can sleep with the lights on."

"But all I want is for you to stay with me, Nan Xiao. You won't even grant me such a simple request?" Xia Wanwan's eyes were filled with tears, which kept falling down her face. Her pitiful appearance was truly heartbreaking.

Huo Nanxiao remained silent for a long time before giving his answer.

Fu Xiyu, on the other hand, felt sorry for Xia Wanwan and didn't want to become a burden to her by staying there. He said to Huo Nanxiao, "I have something to do in a while, so I'll leave Wanwan in your care. You're the one she needs most right now, so it's not appropriate for me to stay."

"Stop." Huo Nanxiao called out to him.

Fu Xiyu asked, puzzled, "Is there anything else?"

"I'll go with you." Huo Nanxiao's voice was extremely cold.

Fu Xiyu was shocked and pointed at Xia Wanwan beside him, saying, "What about her? She's still sick and needs someone to take care of her. What will happen to Wanwan if you leave with me? Are you planning to leave her alone and pitiful in the cold hospital?"

Huo Nanxiao glanced at Xia Wanwan indifferently and said, "She's in good spirits right now, so she probably won't rest tonight. There will be a 24-hour caregiver tonight, so it's okay even if I'm not there. Someone will take good care of her."

“But the person Wanwan wants to see most is you. She hopes you can stay and keep her company,” Fu Xiyu explained.

Huo Nanxiao said, "A Yuan also hopes that I can go back to be with him. He is still young and needs his parents' company the most. I can't just leave my child at home and be an irresponsible father."

These words left Fu Xiyu speechless. He wanted to leave but didn't dare, so he could only turn his gaze to Xia Wanwan.

Upon hearing Huo Nanxiao's words, the weak Xia Wanwan burst into tears. She cried pitifully, her weak hands clutching Huo Nanxiao's sleeves, looking as if she was about to break down and cry.

Huo Nanxiao couldn't bear it after all, and sighed helplessly: "Wanwan, you've grown up now, you should get used to living alone. I can't protect you forever."

"But I hope you can stay with me," Xia Wanwan said again.

Huo Nanxiao didn't reply, but subtly pulled Xia Wanwan's hand away from his clothes, saying in a calm tone, "Get some rest."

After leaving those four words, he didn't hesitate for a moment and walked out.

Xia Wanwan excitedly ripped the needle off the back of her hand, staggered out of bed, and tried to stop Huo Nanxiao from leaving. However, she moved too quickly and fell off the bed with a thud.

Fu Xiyu tried to help her up, but it was too late. Xia Wanwan collapsed to the ground, in excruciating pain.

Huo Nanxiao stopped and saw Xia Wanwan's appearance. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions. She sighed helplessly and said, "Why are you doing this?"

Xia Wanwan didn't speak, probably because it hurt too much. She lay on the ground, sobbing softly, tears streaming down her face.

Her frail appearance is so delicate that it evokes a sense of pity.

Huo Nanxiao eventually agreed to Xia Wanwan's request and stayed.

“Fine, I’ll stay with you tonight, but I have to leave first thing tomorrow morning,” Huo Nanxiao said.

Xia Wanwan burst into tears of joy, "Okay!"

Huo Nanxiao helped her back to bed and covered her with the blanket.

Xia Wanwan stopped crying and making a fuss, and just awkwardly touched her stomach, saying she was hungry.

With nothing much to eat in the early hours, Huo Nanxiao casually ordered some nourishing porridge and sat in a hospital room with Xia Wanwan.

Xia Wanwan was very happy and not sleepy at all. She talked about the scenes of the two of them together when they were young all night long.

They were really free back then. Xia Wanwan was also a young and energetic girl who followed Huo Nanxiao around, going to school with him, taking exams with him, and going out to play with him.

No matter what, Xia Wanwan firmly believes that Huo Nanxiao will be her strongest support.

Huo Nanxiao did not respond, but listened quietly to Xia Wanwan talk all night.

Huo Nanxiao couldn't remember how Xia Wanwan fell asleep, only that she was holding his sleeve with her hands that smelled of disinfectant, and wouldn't let go.

It was already dawn outside the window, and Huo Nanxiao had to go back. He withdrew his hand and said to Fu Xiyu, who had also stayed up all night to watch over Xia Wanwan, "I have to go back now. Take good care of her."

"Aren't we going to wait until Wanwan wakes up?" Fu Xiyu pressed.

Huo Nanxiao said, "She just has a fever, it's nothing serious. She'll be discharged soon after she wakes up. You can take her home."

"Where can I send her?" Fu Xiyu retorted. "You know perfectly well that the Xia family doesn't like her. If you weren't divorced yet, why would the Xia family have gone so far as to kill Wanwan? Sending her back now is just like sending her back to the wolf's den."

Huo Nanxiao: "You decide for yourself."

Fu Xiyu was furious: "What can I do? She's your wife. Do you think I can bring her home? Do you know how ruthless my parents are? If I bring Wanwan back, she won't see the sun tomorrow."

Huo Nanxiao didn't want to argue with Fu Xiyu, so he picked up his car keys and walked out.

This attitude angered Fu Xiyu, who chased after him, demanding, "Why are you running?"

"I'm already divorced from her," Huo Nanxiao reminded him.

Fu Xiyu said, "So what? You two truly loved each other. Even if you get divorced, it won't affect Wanwan being with you."

“I don’t love her, and I have no feelings for her whatsoever. There’s no point in forcing her to stay by my side. What you’re doing will not only hurt me, but it will also hurt her.” Huo Nanxiao’s attitude was extremely cold.

Fu Xiyu angrily grabbed Huo Nanxiao's collar: "Aren't you going to do anything about her?"

"More or less." Huo Nanxiao did not deny it.

Fu Xiyu was furious: "How could you be so heartless? You know perfectly well that Wanwan loves you the most, why?"

"Perhaps she doesn't love me, but rather the power and status of the Huo family." Huo Nanxiao had already seen through everything.

Fu Xiyu didn't believe it: "Wanwan isn't that kind of person."

Huo Nanxiao stepped closer and questioned, word by word, "Then tell me, why did she insist on helping the Xia family and aiding and abetting evil? She knew that as long as she was a good wife to me, she would have no worries about food and clothing in the future, but she didn't do it. Did she really love me?"

Even the story of her saving me was a lie, yet she still married me regardless of everything, paving the way for the Xia family. She wanted too much!