Chapter 421 I don't think I saved him.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't disappointed, but Xia Wanwan had always thought that Huo Nanxiao hadn't told her because he was afraid she would overthink things. But now Huo Nanxiao had directly admitted to living with Xia Ningxi, so what did she mean?

"Nan Xiao, tell me, what am I to you?" Xia Wanwan asked in a trembling voice.

Huo Nanxiao's eyes were cold: "Wanwan, let's talk about these things later."

"Why wait until later?" Xia Wanwan questioned.

Huo Nanxiao said, "This matter has nothing to do with you. You don't need to know too much. I will tell you the answer once you have recovered."

"The future? Is there even a future? Do you know what people outside are saying about us? They're all laughing at me. I don't know what I did wrong, why am I being pointed at and talked about like this? And to make matters worse, some people are even calling me a homewrecker. Nan Xiao, do you know how much such comments hurt a girl?"

Xia Wanwan was very sad.

She hadn't done anything to wrong anyone, nor had she hurt anyone, yet now she was being criticized by a group of people, especially those socialites and heiresses from high society, all of whom were watching her make a fool of herself. But Xia Wanwan didn't know what she had done to offend them.

Thinking about it carefully, it's all because of Huo Nanxiao.

Because of Huo Nanxiao's close relationship with Xia Ningxi, everyone thought that the two of them were a couple. So when Xia Wanwan appeared, a group of people thought that Xia Wanwan was the third party.

Xia Wanwan knew that during the years she was in a coma, it was always someone else who stayed by Huo Nanxiao's side. But Xia Wanwan thought that Huo Nanxiao was a man who would never change his mind. She thought that Huo Nanxiao would not let her down. But now, Xia Wanwan had some doubts.

"I just want an answer." Xia Wanwan's attitude was very firm.

A layer of cold light gathered in the depths of Huo Nanxiao's deep eyes. He stared at Xia Wanwan's pale and bloodless face and answered word by word, "I will not go back on my promise to you. Why do you ask so many questions? It will not do you any good."

"You promised to marry me, but I thought you genuinely liked and loved me, which is why you were willing to marry me, isn't that right?" Xia Wanwan asked, her eyes red.

Huo Nanxiao said, "No."

Xia Wanwan shuddered, her bloodshot eyes filled with disbelief. Trembling, she asked in a shaky voice, "Then why did you agree to marry me? Why?"

"Because you saved me back then, as compensation, I will give you the identity and status you want." Huo Nanxiao stared at Xia Wanwan's bloodless face. "Since I have promised you, I will not go back on my word. You just need to remember this."

"So, so you wanted to marry me not because you had feelings for me..." Xia Wanwan burst into laughter, but as she laughed, tears started falling. Her tears flowed fiercely, soon soaking her cheeks and wetting the hem of her clothes.

Huo Nanxiao watched coldly without offering any explanation.

He didn't know why, but at this moment, he suddenly didn't want to hide it from Xia Wanwan anymore.

Perhaps it was because Huo Nanxiao knew that this matter could no longer be kept secret?

Everyone outside knows that Huo Nanxiao has two children, and that they are Xia Ningxi's children. Xia Wanwan has now woken up; if she's determined to investigate, she'll definitely find out. There's no point in continuing to hide it. Rather than waiting for Xia Wanwan to investigate herself, Huo Nanxiao might as well just lay it all out.

The title of the eldest daughter-in-law of the Huo family means that whoever takes the position will rise rapidly in rank and live a life of luxury for the rest of their days.

Xia Wanwan has been ill for so many years in order to save Huo Nanxiao, so she is not at a loss to receive such a reward.

But Huo Nanxiao forgot that Xia Wanwan wanted to marry him not because he was the heir of the Huo family, nor because of the Huo family's immense wealth, but because she loved Huo Nanxiao as a person.

"I understand." Xia Wanwan lowered her head in disappointment, forcing a weak smile to ease her sadness. She turned her wheelchair to leave.

"I'll take you," Huo Nanxiao offered.

"No need, cough, I can go back by myself, you don't need to worry, cough, cough cough..."

Xia Wanwan coughed as she refused Huo Nanxiao, her already sickly face growing paler and paler.

"What's wrong?" Huo Nanxiao walked up quickly.

Xia Wanwan pushed him away: "I...I'm fine, cough..."

She coughed up blood, and finally her vision went black and she fainted.

Huo Nanxiao's expression changed drastically, and he rushed out of the office carrying the unconscious Xia Wanwan.

In the vast office, everyone looked over. They didn't know what had happened, but they saw Huo Nanxiao rush out carrying a woman. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was Xia Wanwan. They were all wondering what had happened, but no one dared to go up and ask.

Huo Nanxiao quickly took Xia Wanwan to the hospital. Fortunately, there was nothing seriously wrong. As long as she remained calm and didn't get too agitated, she wouldn't have any more extreme reactions later.

Huo Nanxiao felt that Xia Wanwan should rest well during this period, so he did not plan to see her for the time being, lest she ask some other questions and then faint from the shock.

Meanwhile, Huo Nanxiao also summoned the Xia family members, asking Xia Wenhe and Zhou Fenglin to take good care of Xia Wanwan, before leaving himself.

Zhou Fenglin couldn't understand why Xia Wanwan had ended up in the hospital after only one morning. She had been so eager to take Xia Wanwan to the hospital this morning so that Xia Wanwan could get to know Huo Nanxiao better.

Completely baffled, she pressed Xia Wanwan for an explanation after she woke up, "Wanwan, what happened to you? Didn't I tell you to get along well with Young Master Huo? How did you suddenly get sick and hospitalized?"

"I'm fine." Xia Wanwan forced a smile, saying she was fine, but tears kept falling down her face.

Zhou Fenglin asked, "What exactly happened to you? Did you have a fight with Young Master Huo?"

"No," Xia Wanwan denied.

Zhou Fenglin said, "Then why are you crying? How did you end up in the hospital all of a sudden? Did you upset Young Master Huo?"

"No, I just didn't expect that he agreed to marry me not because he loved me." Xia Wanwan was very disappointed, and tears streamed down her face.

Zhou Fenglin was terrified: "What do you mean? Hasn't Young Master Huo always liked you a lot? Why are you saying such things out of the blue? Don't try to scare me. I'm waiting for you to marry into the Huo family and bring honor to our ancestors!"

"Yes, I always thought Nan Xiao truly liked me, but I never expected that he didn't... Hehe, he didn't..." She burst into laughter.

Zhou Fenglin was startled by Xia Wanwan's appearance. It was the first time he had seen Xia Wanwan so upset. He quickly comforted her, "Wanwan, don't scare me. Don't think too much. Since Young Master Huo promised to marry you, he will definitely keep his promise."

"I understand, Mother, go back. I want to be alone for a while." Xia Wanwan shooed Zhou Fenglin away.

In the following days, Xia Wanwan insisted on being discharged from the hospital and going home. However, once home, she refused to eat or drink, locked herself in her room, and ignored everyone, which greatly worried Zhou Fenglin.

Zhou Fenglin could only keep calling Huo Nanxiao, hoping that Huo Nanxiao could come and persuade Xia Wanwan. At first, Huo Nanxiao would come to visit the Xia family, but after being turned away by Xia Wanwan, Huo Nanxiao left.

Zhou Fenglin finally lost his temper and yelled at Xia Wanwan, "Are you stupid? Young Master Huo came to see you in person, and you actually turned him away? Do you think you're so great and outstanding? Where did you get the nerve to leave him standing outside? You haven't even married into the Huo family yet and you're already putting on airs! What if another woman beats you to it and takes your place? Then you can cry your eyes out!"

"Let others take it if they want," Xia Wanwan said calmly, not angered by Zhou Fenglin's words.

Zhou Fenglin was even angrier: "Are you out of your mind? Has water gotten into your brain?"

"I'm not delirious or confused, and my brain isn't malfunctioning. I just want to be alone for a while," Xia Wanwan replied.

Zhou Fenglin yelled, "Xia Ningxi has already moved into Young Master Huo's house, and instead of finding a way to kick her out, you're still hanging around here? I think you're crazy! If you can't marry into a wealthy family, you'll have no tears left to cry."

"Perhaps, this is fate," Xia Wanwan said with a light laugh.

Zhou Fenglin said, "What do you mean? Don't you want to marry Young Master Huo anymore?"

“Mother, I always thought Nan Xiao was sincere towards me. I never imagined that Nan Xiao was just repaying the kindness he showed me back then.” Xia Wanwan’s voice was hoarse.

Zhou Fenglin said, "What's wrong with that? You saved Huo Nanxiao back then. You became like this to save Huo Nanxiao's life. Without you, Huo Nanxiao would have died long ago. It's only natural for him to marry you and repay you!"

"But...it seems I didn't save him..."

Xia Wanwan answered.

One sentence completely stunned Zhou Fenglin.

Zhou Fenglin stared wide-eyed in disbelief, like a fish that had been scared to death, his eyes bulging out. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Xia Wanwan covered her throbbing temples with one hand, trying hard to recall everything that had happened. She couldn't remember clearly anymore, but she could vaguely recall some fragments of the past.

"I don't think I ever saved Nan Xiao's life," Xia Wanwan said with difficulty, her voice still carrying a hint of hesitation.

Zhou Fenglin was so frightened that he hurriedly covered Xia Wanwan's mouth and cursed, "You idiot, what nonsense are you talking about! Everyone knows that you saved Huo Nanxiao's life. If you hadn't risked your life to save Huo Nanxiao, he would have been killed by his enemies long ago."

"Is that so?" Xia Wanwan looked at her mother in confusion.

Zhou Fenglin said, "Of course! You must be delirious from your illness. You've even forgotten that you saved Huo Nanxiao, something so important. If you hadn't risked your life to save him, how could he still be alive? You are his savior."

"I..." Xia Wanwan tried hard to recall, did she really save Huo Nanxiao?