Chapter 437 He must know the truth

Since Xia Ningxi wasn't leaving, the three children naturally wouldn't go home with Huo Nanxiao either. They united against Huo Nanxiao and showed their resistance to him.

"Daddy, we'll stay at Mommy's house tonight and won't go back with you. Daddy, you can go home by yourself after dinner." Xingxing politely declined Huo Nanxiao's offer with a smile.

Huo Yuan quickly added, "Daddy, I want to stay at Mommy's house too. I haven't been back to Mommy's house for many days. I want to stay here these days and don't want to go back with Daddy."

A few days...

Huo Nanxiao's handsome face showed no emotion, and his cold eyes were so chilling that they sent shivers down one's spine.

The two children exchanged a glance, pretending not to see anything. They didn't care whether Huo Nanxiao was angry or not; they were determined to stay in this house. If Huo Nanxiao couldn't stand it, he could leave on his own. They wouldn't pay any attention to their daddy.

As for Chu Chu, needless to say, she ate the whole time, not wanting to leave a single dish for Huo Nanxiao, afraid that he would waste money by eating it.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade the three children, Huo Nanxiao suppressed his displeasure and said to Xia Ningxi, "It's dangerous for you and the children to stay here. Have you forgotten that Xia Wanwan almost lost her life? If the children stay here, what will you do to protect them if Li Yancheng comes looking for them?"

"You don't need to worry about that. Li Yancheng has only ever targeted you. If he really comes knocking on my door, I'll settle things with him." Xia Ningxi's attitude was unfamiliar and distant.

She had nothing to say to Huo Nanxiao.

The two sons probably held a grudge against Huo Nanxiao, and kept urging him to leave after dinner, not giving him any chance to stay.

Huo Nanxiao could only leave here feeling extremely disappointed.

But he felt very sad.

Sitting in the car, looking at the closed door, Xia Ningxi showed no reluctance and directly kicked him out.

Huo Nanxiao knew that Xia Ningxi harbored resentment towards him, so he sighed helplessly and drove home.

Xia Ningxi took care of the three children, bathing and resting them. She didn't mention a word about what happened last night, afraid that they would worry.

But Xingxing is a very sensitive child. He could tell that Xia Ningxi was in a bad mood. After his brother and sister fell asleep, Xingxing opened his eyes and whispered, "Mommy."

"Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Xingxing asked, "Is Mommy hiding something from me?"

"No, why would you ask that out of the blue?" Xia Ningxi asked, puzzled.

Xingxing said, "I can tell Mommy is unhappy. What happened last night? Did Daddy hurt Mommy?"

"No. Silly child, don't overthink it. I'm fine, nothing's wrong." Xia Ningxi gently stroked Xingxing's tender cheek and said softly, "Sleep well, don't think too much."

Xingxing held Xia Ningxi's hand and asked, word by word, "Is it related to Xia Wanwan?"

"No," Xia Ningxi denied.

Xingxing said, "Mommy, you don't have to lie to me. I actually know everything. It must be Daddy who upset you. And I've heard that Mommy's disappearance last night was actually related to Xia Wanwan."

Although the little guy is young, his innocent eyes are filled with determination. He knows everything, and Xia Ningxi can't hide it from him at all.

Xia Ningxi sighed helplessly, hugged the little one tightly, and said gently, "Good boy, don't think so much. Mommy's fine. Go to sleep and don't worry Mommy, okay?"

Xingxing bit his lip, but finally agreed. He went back to bed, pulled the blanket up with his little hand, and said, "Goodnight, Mommy."

Xia Ningxi turned off the lights and left the room.

Looking at the dim lights in the corridor, Xia Ningxi felt very conflicted. She returned to her bedroom alone and turned on only one desk lamp.

I sat in front of the computer, engrossed in reviewing patients' medical records.

The phone suddenly rang. When Xia Ningxi saw the caller ID, she frowned and hesitated for a moment before answering the call.

"Xia Ningxi!" came an angry voice from the other end of the phone.

Xia Ningxi glanced at the phone number, and only spoke after confirming that the person speaking was Li Yancheng: "What do you want?"

"Where did you run off to?" Li Yancheng questioned.

Xia Ningxi said, "I don't know you well, so what does it have to do with you where I go?"

Li Yancheng was taken aback by this remark and remained silent for a long time, seemingly lost in thought.

"Just say what you need to say, or shut up. I'm busy," Xia Ningxi reminded impatiently.

Li Yancheng sneered, "What are you busy with so late at night? Getting thrown into the water and bitten to death by piranhas?"

"Thanks to Young Master Li, if you hadn't been injured and your blood hadn't flowed into the water, attracting all the piranhas, I think I would have really been hurt," Xia Ningxi sneered.

Li Yancheng: "Are you alright?"

“Naturally?” Xia Ningxi’s voice was clear and crisp.

Li Yancheng was speechless. He never expected that Xia Ningxi, that damned woman, would actually escape this calamity.

But even if she's alright, so what?

"Where is Xia Wanwan? Huo Nanxiao protected her so much, Xia Wanwan must be alright, right?" Li Yancheng suddenly asked.

Xia Ningxi was taken aback, then sneered, "How would I know? If Young Master Li is so eager to know about Xia Wanwan's situation, why don't you investigate it yourself? Why are you asking me?"

"If you're alright, she must be too. You don't know, after you fell into the water, Huo Nanxiao didn't even glance at you. He just left you aside and ran to save Xia Wanwan. If you hadn't been lucky enough to be pulled out of the water by an unknown subordinate, you would have drowned and Huo Nanxiao wouldn't have even noticed you."

Li Yancheng spoke sarcastically, his words dripping with mockery.

Xia Ningxi hadn't intended to take this matter to heart, but Li Yancheng's words left her feeling quite uneasy.

"What exactly are you trying to say by rambling on like this?" Xia Ningxi asked impatiently.

Li Yancheng said, "Since Huo Nanxiao doesn't have you in his heart, why don't you just stay with me and make him angry? Wouldn't that be better?"

"Are you out of your mind? You wanted to kill me before, but now you want me to live with you? Do you think I'm stupid? If I really ended up in your hands, would I still be alive? I know exactly what you're planning. If Xia Wanwan falls into your hands, I'll suffer the same fate."

Xia Ningxi is not stupid.

She didn't believe that Li Yancheng would treat her sincerely.

Xia Ningxi knew that everything Li Yancheng did was actually to get revenge on Huo Nanxiao.

She was merely a pawn in Li Yancheng's game.

Being with such a person is like asking a tiger for its skin.

It was very late at night.

Xia Ningxi was a little sleepy.

Listening to the rustling of leaves outside, Xia Ningxi rubbed her temples wearily and leaned back lazily in her chair.

"Think it over carefully, and I can promise not to kill you," Li Yancheng assured her.

Xia Ningxi said, "I don't trust you, so I won't listen to a single word you say."

"What's the use of you staying by Huo Nanxiao's side? He doesn't even care about you. If it weren't for those kids, do you think he would even give you a second glance?" Li Yancheng pressed.

Xia Ningxi said, "I never thought I had to stay by his side. But I don't know you well either. At least Huo Nanxiao won't hurt my children. But you are different. You almost killed Huo Nanxiao back then, and now you are deliberately seeking revenge. Who knows if you will be so heartless as to harm the children? So, I would rather die than cooperate with you."

"You remember?" Li Yancheng was surprised.

Xia Ningxi was slightly taken aback: "Remember what?"

"Do you remember what happened back then?" Li Yancheng pressed.

Xia Ningxi said, "Back then?"

"You knew everything about how I attacked Huo Nanxiao back then?" Li Yancheng questioned.

Xia Ningxi sneered: "Yes, I know everything. I was wondering why only Han Musen went to jail and why you didn't. Turns out you were faking your death and hiding abroad, too afraid to come back."

"You still say you don't know me? You liar!" Li Yancheng cursed.

Xia Ningxi slammed the phone down.

I don't want to waste another word with Li Yancheng.

My phone screen suddenly lit up; it was a text message.

"Xia Ningxi, watch your mouth, or I'll send you to hell."

It was sent by Li Yancheng.

Xia Ningxi had a slight headache; she had probably forgotten something important.

She knew that Huo Nanxiao had been retaliated against by Han Musen and Li Yancheng a few years ago and had almost lost his life, but Xia Ningxi had no recollection of the specifics of what happened.

"My head hurts so much."

"Why can't I remember?"

Xia Ningxi clutched her head, her body drenched in cold sweat from the pain. She lay in bed for a long time before she calmed down.

I tossed and turned, but couldn't fall asleep.

Li Yancheng said that she shot him in the heart. Xia Ningxi didn't know if it was true or not, but the gunshot wound in Li Yancheng's chest hadn't healed yet, so he probably wasn't lying.

He must have known himself many years ago.

However, Xia Ningxi couldn't remember anything from back then.

"Huo Nanxiao, what have I forgotten..." Xia Ningxi murmured to herself.

But no one would give her an answer, not even Huo Nanxiao.

It seems that no one remembers what happened back then. They only remember that when Huo Nanxiao was on the verge of death after being attacked, it was Xia Wanwan who saved him. However, because Xia Ningxi refused to help, Xia Wanwan became a vegetable.

Xia Ningxi couldn't remember exactly what happened the night Xia Wanwan had the accident, but she knew very well that she would not harm anyone. Even if she was jealous of Xia Wanwan for receiving Huo Nanxiao's favor, she would never be so heartless as to kill her.

She must have forgotten something very important.

What exactly did she forget?

Xia Ningxi suddenly opened her eyes, picked up her phone and dialed Li Yancheng's number: "Where are you?"

“Li Family Manor,” Li Yancheng said.

Xia Ningxi: "I'm coming to find you now."

"You're coming to see me?" Li Yancheng was shocked and instantly sobered up. This woman had refused so decisively just a few minutes ago, how could she suddenly change her mind? Was she harboring some evil intentions?

Li Yancheng instinctively clutched his heart.