Chapter 1089 We are sorry to her
Xia Wanwan glanced around and saw mostly unfamiliar faces, which eased her anxiety.
But when Xia Wanwan saw Huo Xiuyuan, she froze. She didn't dare to greet him and, like a mouse seeing a cat, scurried away to a secluded spot, as if afraid of being seen by Huo Xiuyuan.
Ling Shuang also noticed that Xia Wanwan was acting strangely, and she asked curiously, "Are you afraid of Mr. Huo?"
Xia Wanwan said, "He doesn't really like me."
“After all, you are the former daughter-in-law of the Huo family, and you are now divorced. Mr. Huo will not make things difficult for you,” Lu Shuang explained.
Xia Wanwan forced a smile: "I know, thank you for your kindness, but I'm not feeling well and just want to find a quiet place to sit down and rest."
"This place is perfect." Ling Shuang invited Xia Wanwan to sit down.
Xia Wanwan asked, "Where's Ning Xi? Can I go see her now?"
“I’m afraid it’s not very convenient. She’s busy right now and doesn’t have time to entertain you. If you need anything, you can tell me and I’ll have someone arrange it for you,” Ling Shuang said.
Xia Wanwan shook her head: "I don't need anything. Ning Xi is getting married today, and I just want to say a few words to her. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't ruin her wedding. I just want to see her."
Ling Shuang did not agree immediately, but instead told Xia Ningxi about Xia Wanwan's request.
Xia Ningxi did not refuse and let Xia Wanwan go backstage.
Her wedding was not rushed; everything proceeded smoothly.
Unlike Xia Wanwan, who was able to marry Huo Nanxiao, everything was rushed, and even the ring Huo Nanxiao prepared didn't fit her hand, clearly showing that he didn't take their wedding seriously.
Looking at Xia Ningxi's current ostentatious lifestyle, Xia Wanwan couldn't help but feel a little envious.
"Congratulations," Xia Wanwan said.
Xia Ningxi remained calm: "Don't you need to take care of the child today?"
"I've left the child with the nanny. I'll be back later," Xia Wanwan answered truthfully.
Xia Ningxi asked, "Did you need something?"
“Nan Xiao didn’t come today,” Xia Wanwan said.
Xia Ningxi glanced at her but didn't say anything.
Xia Wanwan said, "I know what you're thinking. Nan Xiao was busy with work today, so he couldn't attend your wedding. Actually, he really wanted to come, but he didn't know how to face you."
"You...didn't call him, did you?"
The last sentence is a test.
Xia Ningxi understood and asked with a smile, "What are you afraid of?"
"Me? I'm not scared," Xia Wanwan denied.
Xia Ningxi smiled slightly: "Sister Wanwan, you don't need to try so hard to test me. You know what I'm thinking, and I also know what you're thinking. I don't want to say it, but I just want to preserve the last bit of respect for you."
"Some things won't do you any good if we talk about them openly. I think my stance is clear enough, but you don't seem to quite believe me?"
Xia Ningxi's words completely humiliated Xia Wanwan, whose face turned red and who was at a loss for words.
The makeup artist quietly touched up Xia Ningxi's makeup, while everyone else ignored Xia Wanwan, treating her as if she didn't exist.
Xia Wanwan successfully sensed everyone's disregard for her. She smiled bitterly: "So you knew everything. Then you should know very well that Nan Xiao won't be coming today. If she doesn't come, will you still get married?"
Xia Ningxi glanced at the staff member who was doing her makeup, and soon everyone in the dressing room left.
The door closed.
An eerie silence fell over the surroundings.
Xia Ningxi said, "I remember reminding you that if you want to keep Huo Nanxiao, you have to rely on yourself. Don't try to find a starting point by talking to me; it's pointless."
“But Nan Xiao still has you in his heart,” Xia Wanwan said.
Xia Ningxi asked, "His heart is so big, it can hold many people, do you still care? No one in this world can be devoted to only one person in their heart."
"I will," Xia Wanwan said firmly.
Xia Ningxi found it ridiculous: "So that's why you take it for granted that Huo Nanxiao should be like you? You're too greedy."
"I am greedy, but I have my own principles. Nan Xiao will not be coming today. I know that your marriage is partly intended to provoke Nan Xiao and hope that he will change his mind, but I am telling you clearly that he will not be coming. If you regret it and want to cancel the wedding, you can tell the Ling family in advance." Xia Wanwan reminded her carefully.
Xia Ningxi understood: "I understand. Don't worry, I won't cancel the wedding. You can go about your business with peace of mind."
"Thank you." Xia Wanwan was very grateful.
Xia Ningxi added, "However, I'm curious, does Huo Nanxiao know about these things you've been doing?"
“Of course he knows,” Xia Wanwan replied.
“If that’s the case, why do you need to come here seeking stability? He’s the kind of person who doesn’t easily change his mind once he’s made up his mind. If he doesn’t intend to come, he definitely won’t. Don’t worry,” Xia Ningxi reassured him.
Xia Wanwan remained silent. Would Huo Nanxiao not change his mind once he made up his mind?
But what if he insists on ruining Xia Ningxi's wedding and preventing her from marrying Ling Xiao? Would Xia Ningxi still be able to say those words so easily?
Xia Wanwan didn't know, but she was certain that the choice always lay with someone else.
"Happy marriage." Besides that, Xia Wanwan didn't know what else to say.
Xia Ningxi smiled gently: "Stay for a drink at the wedding tonight?"
"No, someone like me showing up at your wedding would only cause you trouble," Xia Wanwan said, knowing her place.
Xia Ningxi did not try to stop them, and had Ling Shuang see them out.
Ling Shuang could also tell that Xia Wanwan's visit was not well-intentioned. Although Xia Wanwan did not say anything, Ling Shuang knew very well what Xia Wanwan was planning.
It's a good thing that Huo Nanxiao isn't coming, and it's also a good thing that Xia Ningxi is marrying into the Ling family.
The wedding banquet was packed with distinguished guests. Xia Ningxi's wedding was very grand. Even Huo Xiuyuan couldn't help but sigh when he saw the scene. He knew very well that Xia Ningxi had never received such treatment in all the years she had been married to Huo Nanxiao.
If he had previously wanted to persuade Xia Ningxi to annul the engagement, seeing the Ling family's attitude towards Xia Ningxi made him feel ashamed and unable to speak.
He said to Qu Huilan, "Nan Xiao is sorry to Ning Xi."
"Yes, I don't even know what to say." Qu Huilan was also very upset.
As a woman herself, she felt sorry for Xia Ningxi. Xia Ningxi had given so much to the Huo family, yet Huo Nanxiao wouldn't even give her a decent wedding, while giving Xia Wanwan the glory she didn't deserve.
Her son did such a heartless thing, how could she still have the nerve to keep Xia Ningxi trapped in the Huo family?
Qu Huilan gave a bitter smile: "Perhaps Ning Xi's decision is correct. We are sorry to her. But even if she marries someone else, everything in the Huo family will still be inherited by her three children. We will not let our children have a penny less."
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