Chapter 644 Why Must We Get a Divorce?
Xia Ningxi didn't want to explain too much about this matter, because she knew better than anyone else that what she should do at this moment was to withdraw.
The good thing is, she's gotten used to it and can handle all the consequences of divorcing Huo Nanxiao.
As for what outsiders might say, it doesn't really matter to Xia Ningxi. She will eventually return to her home country, back to her original job, far away from the strife in the capital.
Perhaps for Xia Ningxi, life abroad is what she truly desires.
Simple and quiet, though there is no overwhelming wealth, there is no need to fawn over the rich or deal with a bunch of gossipy people. All I need to do is focus on research and treat patients.
She had long been used to all of this, and going back to square one wasn't so unacceptable.
But Huo Nanxiao was different. He had gotten used to Xia Ningxi's presence, and when he learned that she was leaving with the child, Huo Nanxiao was not happy at all.
He said, "The children should be asleep by now. Let them continue to stay with me. I won't let Xia Wanwan affect you and the children."
"Huo Nanxiao, one shouldn't be too greedy," Xia Ningxi reminded him.
Huo Nanxiao said, "They are my children, and I cannot let you take them away."
"You promised me a long time ago, but you went back on your word at the last minute. This kind of fickleness is not honest at all." Xia Ningxi couldn't understand what Huo Nanxiao was thinking.
But she was certain that Huo Nanxiao was extremely greedy and selfish.
He's so selfish that he only cares about his own happiness and doesn't consider other people's feelings.
Even if Huo Nanxiao thinks he is wrong, he will not change in the end.
In his heart, everything being as he wished was the best.
But Xia Ningxi was unwilling.
She didn't want to stay here, didn't want to be talked about all the time, and didn't want to see Huo Nanxiao and Xia Wanwan living happily together as a couple.
I'm home.
Xia Ningxi didn't say a word, opened the car door and got out.
It was still early, and the three children were doing their homework at home. When they saw a car driving in, they knew that their parents had come home. The little ones excitedly put down their pens and ran out to greet them.
Xia Ningxi hugged all three children as usual, leaving none behind.
"Have you eaten yet?" Xia Ningxi asked.
The children all shook their heads.
Xingxing said, "We're waiting for Daddy and Mommy."
"Silly children, next time you're hungry, just eat right away, you don't have to wait for us." Xia Ningxi gently patted the three children's heads, her voice very gentle.
Xingxing, however, sensed that Xia Ningxi was troubled and couldn't help but ask, "Is Mommy unhappy?"
"No," Xia Ningxi denied.
Xingxing said, "But I feel like Mommy is very unhappy."
"You're overthinking it. Let's go have dinner, I'm hungry." Xia Ningxi didn't want to dwell on this topic and pulled the children to the restaurant.
Dinner was plentiful, featuring all the children's favorite dishes.
The three children have been staying at Lanyuan for so many days that the cook has figured out their tastes and makes every dish to their liking.
There's a playground in the backyard, which Huo Nanxiao had specially commissioned to be built so that his three children could live there happily...
Throughout the meal, Xia Ningxi didn't say anything, keeping her head down and eating silently.
Chu Chu belatedly realized that Xia Ningxi was in a bad mood today. She poked the stars with her little hand and asked softly, "Brother, Mommy seems very unhappy."
"Yes, I know." Xingxing had already noticed, but Xia Ningxi was unwilling to say, so Xingxing didn't press her for details.
At first, she didn't bother with beating around the bush, asking, "Is Mommy unhappy?"
Xia Ningxi looked up and said with a smile, "No, sweet Chuchu, don't overthink it."
Chu Chu said, "But I can tell Mommy is unhappy. Did someone bully you?"
Xia Ningxi shook her head and said very seriously, "I plan to take you back to your uncle's place, and then we'll go abroad in a while. Are you willing?"
All three children were taken aback.
Having lived in Lanyuan for a long time, they had all gotten used to life there.
Everyone fell silent after hearing Xia Ningxi's words.
The three children instinctively looked at Huo Nanxiao, wondering if this was Huo Nanxiao's intention.
Huo Nanxiao put down his chopsticks and said, "I hope you will all stay and live in Lanyuan. I will take good care of you."
Huo Yuan bit his lip and asked softly, "Is Daddy going to divorce Mommy?"
"Yes," Xia Ningxi answered the question first.
Huo Nanxiao's expression turned cold as he looked at Xia Ningxi with displeasure.
Xia Ningxi said, "The children have all grown up, and there are many things that can't be hidden from them, so it's better to be open and honest with them."
It's better to tell the child now than to tell them later when Huo Nanxiao and Xia Wanwan are always seen together.
What would the three children have thought at that time?
They would all hate Xia Wanwan and would point their fingers at her and curse her. If Huo Nanxiao and Xia Ningxi's matter wasn't handled properly, it would affect the child's entire life.
She understands how strong her children are, and she also understands how vulnerable they are.
This family is bound to fall apart sooner or later.
It would be better to give children a choice from the beginning, letting them choose who to be with.
Xia Ningxi looked at the three children very seriously and said, "Even if we get divorced, Huo Nanxiao will still be your father and I will still be your mother. But we will eventually have to separate. You can choose to stay here or you can choose to come with me."
"What would Mommy do if we stayed here?" Xingxing asked.
Xia Ningxi said, "I've already asked Uncle Tang En to find me a job. After I finish handing over my work at Ninghai Hospital, I will leave with Tang En."
"Go back to that old home?" Xingxing asked cautiously.
Xia Ningxi nodded.
Xingxing fell silent, glanced at Huo Nanxiao, and lowered her head.
He walked to Xia Ningxi's side and silently took her hand.
Upon seeing this scene, Chu Chu quickly rushed into Xia Ningxi's arms, saying, "Mommy, Chu Chu wants to be with you."
Both children stood beside Xia Ningxi.
Huo Nanxiao and Xia Ningxi both looked at Huo Yuan.
Little Huo Yuan nervously gripped the spoon, glancing at Huo Nanxiao and then at Xia Ningxi. He didn't speak, but tears kept streaming down his face, making him look incredibly pitiful.
"Ah Yuan, don't cry." Huo Nanxiao hugged Huo Yuan tightly and wiped away his tears.
Huo Yuan lowered his head with a red nose, looking even more heartbroken as he cried.
For a moment, Huo Nanxiao was at a loss for what to do.
Xia Ningxi was also worried that Huo Yuan wouldn't be able to handle it, so she went over and held the little guy's hand, saying softly, "A Yuan, don't be afraid. You have your younger brother and sister with you. They can take good care of you. Trust Mommy, okay?"
Huo Yuan asked, puzzled, "Why? Why do Daddy and Mommy have to get a divorce? Can't we just live happily together as a family?"
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