Chapter 148 I Like Your Mommy
Xia Ningxi was at a loss for words for a moment.
Over the years, no matter how many explanations she gave, Huo Nanxiao still believed that she was a vicious person.
No matter what Xia Luoluo does, Huo Nanxiao will always tolerate her because she is Xia Wanwan's younger sister.
Even regarding Huo Yuan's situation, Huo Nanxiao firmly believed that Xia Luoluo genuinely cared for Huo Yuan's well-being.
Xia Xingxing had only been at the Huo family for half a day, yet she had already made Xia Luoluo kneel outside for an entire afternoon, which shocked Xia Ningxi.
She never imagined that her precious son would have such great courage and ability.
Xia Ningxi looked at Xia Xingxing with newfound respect.
"Mommy, why don't you stay here tonight?" Xia Xingxing suggested.
Xia Ningxi said, "No."
"Why?" Xia Xingxing asked, puzzled.
Xia Ningxi said, "Huo Nanxiao probably doesn't want me to stay here."
"No, Daddy loves Mommy very much. Daddy promised me that Mommy can stay anywhere. This room was prepared for Mommy," Xia Xingxing quickly said.
Xia Ningxi gently rubbed Xia Xingxing's head and said softly, "Xingxing, I know you miss Mommy. Just stay here for the next few days. I'll find a chance to switch you with Huo Yuan. If you're scared staying here alone, you can have Huo Nanxiao sleep with you."
"Isn't Mommy going to stay with me?" Xia Xingxing was very disappointed.
Xia Ningxi said, "I really want to stay with you, but Huo Nanxiao doesn't like me. If I move in, he will definitely be unhappy, and I don't want to offend him."
Xia Xingxing lowered her head and suddenly fell silent.
He was very unhappy.
Xia Ningxi hugged the little one with heartache: "Xingxing, don't be sad. Mommy doesn't really want to abandon you. Mommy just doesn't want to upset Huo Nanxiao."
"But he already agreed to let Mommy stay with me, how could he not be happy?" Xia Xingxing asked, puzzled.
He's still a child, and he doesn't think things through completely.
In Xia Xingxing's mind, Huo Nanxiao's agreement to let Xia Ningxi come to the Huo family meant that he accepted Xia Ningxi.
But Xia Ningxi knew very well that wasn't the case.
Huo Nanxiao could tolerate her, and it was simply because he wanted to fulfill Xia Xingxing's request.
After all, he was a pawn in Huo Nanxiao's efforts to consolidate Xia Wanwan's position.
If this pawn holds a grudge against Huo Nanxiao over some trivial matter, how will Huo Nanxiao make him call Xia Wanwan "Mommy" in the future?
On the surface, Huo Nanxiao listened to Xia Xingxing in everything and seemed to value her highly. However, he knew very well what she was really thinking.
Xia Ningxi had loved Huo Nanxiao for so many years and had some understanding of his personality.
The reason she is standing here today is because she still has some use to her. Once she loses her last remaining use, Huo Nanxiao will kick her out just like he did back then.
Xia Ningxi didn't want to endure the same pain a second time.
She didn't want to come to the Huo family, and she didn't want to live under the same roof as Huo Nanxiao.
"Xingxing, Mommy promises you, I'll take you away in a few days. You must be a good girl and rest well these next few days. If you're scared at night, call me," Xia Ningxi said very seriously.
Xia Xingxing's eyes reddened upon hearing this: "Mommy, are you going to leave me here all alone?"
"No, that's not what I meant." Xia Ningxi panicked and quickly explained.
Xia Xingxing said with teary eyes, "That's right, Mommy just doesn't want to take care of me anymore. Why don't you want to stay? Daddy has already agreed."
“I…” Xia Ningxi didn’t know how to explain.
Hearing footsteps behind her, Xia Ningxi immediately snapped back to reality. When she saw Huo Nanxiao, she panicked.
As a result, Xia Xingxing broke free from Xia Ningxi's embrace and jumped into Huo Nanxiao's arms with a cry.
Huo Nanxiao had never seen such a scene before. He was so shocked that he immediately hugged Xia Xingxing and glared at Xia Ningxi: "What did you do to him?"
Xia Ningxi didn't know how to explain.
Xia Xingxing said, "Daddy, Dr. Xia doesn't want to stay with me. I don't want to live anymore. Waaah, I might as well die."
Xia Ningxi's lips twitched violently. This little guy was actually putting on an act?
But Huo Nanxiao couldn't tell that Xia Xingxing was acting. When he saw Xia Xingxing wiping away tears, Huo Nanxiao felt heartbroken. He was afraid that the little guy would run away from home again and lose his life. Huo Nanxiao didn't dare to underestimate him and immediately hugged the little guy who was crying his eyes out.
"Alright, don't cry. Daddy promises you, she'll stay with you tonight," Huo Nanxiao assured him.
Xia Xingxing said, "But Daddy doesn't like Dr. Xia, and I can't make things difficult for him."
“It’s not difficult,” Huo Nanxiao explained.
Xia Xingxing pouted: "But Daddy doesn't like her."
"I like it." Huo Nanxiao replied without hesitation.
Hearing this, Xia Ningxi's heart trembled violently.
It was just two very simple words, but when Huo Nanxiao said them, Xia Ningxi couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.
She couldn't help but look at Huo Nanxiao, whose appearance was extremely cold.
Xia Ningxi couldn't discern any emotion on Huo Nanxiao's face; he seemed somewhat forlorn.
She didn't know what she was happy about. Was it something to be happy about just because Huo Nanxiao said he liked her?
Huo Nanxiao was just saying this to make Xia Xingxing happy, but she actually took it seriously.
How ridiculous.
Xia Ningxi gave a self-deprecating laugh, trying hard to suppress the pounding in her heart. The fleeting light in her eyes vanished in an instant.
"You stay here tonight and keep A-Yuan company. Don't scare him," Huo Nanxiao said to Xia Ningxi very seriously.
Xia Ningxi forced a smile: "Okay."
"This is your room. You'll stay here tonight. If A-Yuan isn't comfortable at night, I'll come and take the child away." Huo Nanxiao's voice was extremely cold.
The way he spoke to her was just like that of two complete strangers.
Xia Ningxi dared not harbor any more illusions.
She even found herself ridiculous. How could she have fallen for Huo Nanxiao just because he said he liked her?
This man never loved her from beginning to end.
He was even willing to disregard Xia Wanwan's life or death for her sake.
She is qualified to stand here today, all thanks to Xia Xingxing, isn't she?
Xia Ningxi was somewhat disappointed and only replied with one word: "Okay".
The two fell into a long silence.
Xia Xingxing looked at the two of them with teary eyes. Sensing that something was wrong between them, Xia Xingxing cried and said, "I want both of you to stay with me."
Xia Ningxi frowned and couldn't help but glance at Xia Xingxing.
Unexpectedly, Xia Xingxing burst into tears again. He threw himself into Huo Nanxiao's arms and said pitifully, "Daddy, you have no idea. Those bad guys kidnapped me and beat me. I'm so scared. I just want you all to stay with me, please?"
The little one was crying so hard his body was trembling, it was so pitiful.
Huo Nanxiao, thinking of Xia Xingxing's injuries, couldn't bear to let her suffer any more, so he agreed.
"Okay, Daddy promises you, we'll all stay with you tonight," Huo Nanxiao said in a deep voice.
Xia Ningxi panicked.
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