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Jian Yunong did not know what had happened between Huo Liangchen and Bai Ru. Clearly, when they had just gotten married, Huo Liangchen's affection for Bai Ru was genuine; the gaze of someone in love does not lie.
Once, Jian Yunong had seen such a gaze in Yi Nansheng's eyes, gentle as water and deep as the ocean.
Jian Yunong lightly cleared her throat. "Elder Brother, the child is gone; it is the mother who is the most heartbroken."
Huo Liangchen glanced sideways at Jian Yunong. "Jian Yunong, how could Huo Jincheng be so lucky to find you?"
Jian Yunong: "..."
Was that a compliment?
It sounded more like an insult.
Huo Liangchen took a couple of steps and caught sight of the scene at the end of the corridor.
He stopped and looked meaningfully at Jian Yunong, who was still standing in the corner. "Are you not going over there because you want to give them space to develop their feelings?"
Jian Yunong swallowed hard and stepped forward, following Huo Liangchen.
Hearing footsteps, Huo Jincheng turned his head and immediately saw Huo Liangchen, his expression instantly turning icy.
Jian Yunong stood behind Huo Liangchen and clearly saw the change in Huo Jincheng's eyes, unable to suppress a shiver that ran through her.
The atmosphere was not only as cold as ice but also thick with intertwined emotions, like hatred.
Huo Liangchen coldly observed the two of them; Bai Ru clung tightly to Huo Jincheng, resembling intimate lovers.
This scene was beautiful; Huo Liangchen had seen it many times before, but back then he was merely an observer of their relationship.
But now he is Bai Ru's husband.
"Have you cried enough?" Huo Liangchen spoke with a hint of sarcasm, raising his hand to slightly loosen the collar button. His brows, resembling those of Huo Jincheng, were filled with impatience as he directly ignored Bai Ru's swollen eyes that looked like peaches.
Bai Ru was genuinely distressed, which was why she cried so much. Her tear-streaked face lacked color, making her appear as if she had aged three years in an instant.
"Once you've cried enough, get up from someone else's arms. Can't you see his wife is right here? Do you think others are dead?"
Huo Liangchen refused to mention his own feelings.
Both Huo Jincheng and Bai Ru only then noticed the petite figure standing behind Huo Liangchen.
In fact, Jian Yunong was not considered short among girls; at 1.7 meters tall, she was taller than Bai Ru. However, compared to Huo Liangchen, she did seem petite.
Jian Yunong awkwardly stepped out from behind Huo Liangchen. "Sister-in-law, my condolences."
She truly could not cry anymore. Today, in front of Yi Nansheng's gravestone, it felt like her tears had run dry. Although she had used ice packs on her eyes at home to reduce the swelling, they still felt very dry and slightly painful.
Perhaps after venting her emotions intensely once, she now felt as if her body had been emptied out, unable to produce any significant emotional fluctuations.
Seeing Bai Ru being held by Huo Jincheng, Jian Yunong merely let her gaze linger briefly on his hand before quickly averting her eyes.
This is just a ceremonial hug, Jian Yunong told herself.
Huo Jincheng almost immediately released his hold, causing Bai Ru to stumble slightly and awkwardly brace herself against the wall to steady herself.
But she did not explain, nor did Huo Jincheng.
In this situation, who can have any thoughts at all?
"Yes, I am holding someone else's husband. Because my husband is as good as gone!" Bai Ru's eyes were red, filled with a blood-like intensity, accompanied by a biting hatred. "Huo Liangchen, I want a divorce!"
Huo Liangchen had his hands in his pockets, his indifferent expression even colder. Upon hearing this, he didn't even furrow his brows. "Little Dolphin's remains are still warm, and you can't wait to discuss divorce with me here. Aren't you afraid of disturbing the child's spirit?"
Bai Ru's face turned even paler as she looked at him, her body swaying as if she might fall.
"Are you blaming me?"
Bai Ru's eyes widened. "Huo Liangchen, how dare you blame me? How can you have the face to blame me? Where were you when the child was sick?"
She rushed towards Huo Liangchen and raised her hand to hit him. Huo Jincheng intervened, not to protect Huo Liangchen, but out of concern that Bai Ru might get hurt.
Unexpectedly, Bai Ru's slap landed squarely on Huo Liangchen's face with a loud crack. Jian Yunong winced at the sound and instinctively took two steps back to distance himself from the emotionally unstable Bai Ru.
Who knows if she might lash out at him too?
Huo Liangchen didn't even flinch, maintaining his expressionless demeanor. The next moment, he directly seized Bai Ru's hands. "Have you had enough? We'll settle our grievances after the child is laid to rest."
With that, he pulled Bai Ru into the hospital room.
Huo Jincheng instinctively followed for two steps but suddenly stopped and looked at Jian Yunong.
The two exchanged glances without saying a word.
In this situation, nothing seemed appropriate to say.
But it felt wrong not to say something.
To ease the awkward atmosphere, Jian Yunong said, "Don't worry."
This sentence seemed to comfort Huo Jincheng, telling him not to worry about Bai Ru.
Huo Jincheng frowned as he looked at her.
A deep furrow formed between his beautiful brows, and Jian Yunong felt an urge to reach out and smooth it away.
However, she was very tired tonight. She only felt a moment of sympathy and did not raise her hand to follow her heart.
"Should we notify the butler?"
Jian Yunong shifted the topic, her gaze moving from Huo Jincheng's face to the tightly closed door. "Wouldn't it be better for him to handle these matters?"
Jian Yunong spoke in a tone that suggested discussion.
"Let them handle it themselves." Huo Jincheng walked toward Jian Yunong, and she instinctively took a step back. This movement was purely instinctive, reminiscent of when she had just married Huo Jincheng and feared every opportunity to come into contact with him.
Huo Jincheng clearly recalled those not-so-pleasant memories as well.
Just when Jian Yunong thought he might resort to some harsh measures, Huo Jincheng simply said lightly, "Let's go. Huo Liangchen is in charge here. I will notify the butler to come and take care of the remaining matters."
Huo Jincheng took long strides, leading the way ahead of Jian Yunong.
His back appeared somewhat desolate.
But he was also very tired and didn't want to explain at this moment.
It was probably useless to explain anyway; Jian Yunong had seen everything, and ordinary people were accustomed to believing only what they could see.
Huo Jincheng just wanted to go back, to leave the hospital, to escape this place that witnessed countless lives and deaths.
It wasn't until he reached the corner that Huo Jincheng realized Jian Yunong hadn't followed him; she was still standing in place, her beautiful eyes gazing at him with a smile.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Jian Yunong quickly caught up with him.
When Jian Yunong reached his side, Huo Jincheng pressed the elevator button and glanced at her. He hadn't looked closely at her before, but now he noticed something seemed off.
"What's wrong with your eyes? When did you cry?"
Jian Yunong's heart trembled slightly, her half-lowered eyelashes fluttering. "Maybe I rubbed them because they were uncomfortable earlier."
"This is a hospital; you shouldn't rub your eyes."
After saying this, Huo Jincheng realized his tone was a bit harsh, carrying an air of command and reproach.
"You shouldn't have come to the hospital in the first place." Huo Jincheng's gaze fixed on the numbers rapidly descending on the wall. His tone revealed exhaustion and helplessness. "But at that moment... Nong Nong, I really missed you."
He wanted to hear her voice, wanted to see her, hoping she could be by his side.
Although Huo Jincheng really dislikes Huo Liangchen, Bai Ru's child is still his niece, and that little baby is very well-behaved.
Huo Jincheng has always kept his distance from infants, but to his surprise, the child seems to like him very much. Every time he holds her, she stops crying and looks at him with her big, clear black-and-white eyes.
Huo Jincheng quite likes that child.
He let out a breath, as if sighing, "That child is like an angel. For the first time, I realize that children can be so cute. She doesn't make a fuss; she only cries a little when she's extremely uncomfortable. Such a small child was right in front of me just hours ago. I held her, and she smiled at me."
Huo Jincheng did not continue speaking as the elevator doors opened, and the man who had been slightly helpless and filled with sadness in the enclosed space disappeared.
"I'm sorry."
Since Jian Yunong had remained silent, Huo Jincheng thought she couldn't understand these matters and had no interest in understanding them.
After all, he had just done some things that could easily be misunderstood.
However, tonight, Third Young Master Huo did not have the energy to argue.
Jian Yunong looked up at Huo Jincheng and suddenly reached out to hold his hand as she stepped out of the elevator.
The woman's soft fingers intertwined with his in a gentle and quiet manner, then firmly clasped together.
Huo Jincheng paused slightly; it was impossible not to feel something in his heart.
But Third Young Master Huo still held his ground, "Don't pity me..."
"Huo Jincheng. I don't pity you."
Jian Yunong's eyes were filled with shimmering tears. "I understand how you feel."
Because they shared similar emotions in this regard.
Those who had left this world, whether it was Yi Nansheng or Little Dolphin, had left unique marks in their lives.
Tonight, Jian Yunong felt closer to him than ever before.
Closer than when they were entwined together, reaching deep into the soul.
Jian Yunong leaned in, her posture affectionate. "I feel for you. When I see you sad, it feels like my heart is being tugged as well."
Her other hand pressed against her chest.
"I'm also very happy..." Jian Yunong's voice trailed off, carrying a hint of choking emotion. Women are such sensitive beings; in front of the man she loves, just a little kindness from him could easily break down the barriers she had built up earlier. "You thought of me when you were sad."
Jian Yunong was embraced tightly, the force of it causing her some pain.
But Jian Yunong said nothing. Instead, she lifted her freed hand and wrapped it around Huo Jincheng's waist.
Neither of them noticed that outside the glass door, ten meters away, a pair of eyes was watching the tightly embraced couple.
It was a very young man standing there, a strange smile slowly forming at the corners of his mouth as he whispered softly, "Elder Brother, I caught you."
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