On the day of breaking off the engagement, I got married to my ex-uncle

Chu Xixi closed her eyes and let the tears flow. If, if he hadn't said those words and done those things at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau that day, would they still be able to live happily like before, even without flowers and rings?

But in this world, there are not so many ifs...

“Xixi…”

Chu Xixi suddenly opened her eyes, her vision blurred by tears, but she could vaguely recognize the tall and straight figure in front of her. It was Xu Yuanmo.

When did he come? What did he hear? Chu Xixi tried to stand up in a panic, but stumbled because of the numbness in her legs.

Xu Yuanmo quickly supported her, frowned slightly, but said nothing. He just helped her sit down on a bench nearby.

The faint cold fragrance on his body mixed with the smell of hospital disinfectant made Chu Xixi's already chaotic thoughts even more irritated. She turned her head away, not wanting him to see her in such a mess.

"My condolences." Xu Yuanmo's voice was low and magnetic, yet with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

Chu Xixi didn't say anything, just nodded slightly and buried her head even lower.

At this time, the door of the emergency room opened again, and the doctor and the nurse came out pushing a mobile bed covered with a white cloth.

Chu Xixi's heart suddenly shrank, and an indescribable grief surged into her heart again. She could no longer control her emotions, and stood up suddenly, wanting to rush over, but was held back by Xu Yuanmo.

"What are you going to do?" There was a hint of warning in Xu Yuanmo's voice.

"I want to go see him! Let me go!" Chu Xixi struggled, but couldn't break free from Xu Yuanmo's grip.

"He's dead! How long are you going to deceive yourself?" Xu Yuanmo's tone was icy cold, like a basin of cold water poured over her head, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope Chu Xixi had.

"Shut up! You know nothing!" Chu Xixi collapsed and yelled, tears pouring out, "You don't know how important he is to me! You know nothing!"

Xu Yuanmo looked at the woman in front of him who was crying like a tearful person, and inexplicably felt annoyed and distressed. He didn't know what to do with her, so he could only hold her wrist tightly to prevent her from acting impulsively.

"Chu Xixi, calm down!" Xu Yuanmo growled, "The dead cannot be resurrected. You will only make him die uneasy!"

Chu Xixi's body suddenly stiffened when she heard this, as if someone had pressed her acupuncture points, and she stood still. Yes, the dead cannot be resurrected. Her crying and making a fuss would only make Huo Hangfan feel uneasy...

She slowly raised her head and looked at the mobile bed covered with a white sheet. Tears blurred her eyes and everything in front of her...

"Xixi, let's go." Xu Yuanmo's voice slowed down a lot, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

Chu Xixi didn't say anything, but just nodded silently, letting Xu Yuanmo lead her and leave this place that made her heartbroken step by step.

At the hospital entrance, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom was parked quietly. The window slowly lowered, revealing a familiar face.

"Ms. Chu, long time no see." Jiang Jinyu's lips curled up with a playful smile, and his eyes lingered on the clasped hands of Chu Xixi and Xu Yuanmo for a moment, "It seems that I came at the wrong time today."

Chu Xixi suddenly raised her head and looked at the man who suddenly appeared in front of her. She immediately had an ominous premonition in her heart...

Qin Shiyu supported the shaky Chu Xixi and asked anxiously, "Xixi, how are you? Don't scare me!"

Chu Xixi raised her head in a trance, staring at the pale wall with empty eyes, and murmured: "He...how could he..."

"Don't think about it. The doctor said he was seriously injured. When he was sent to the hospital, he was already..." Qin Shiyu choked and couldn't continue.

Chu Xixi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. The news of Huo Hangfan's death was like a heavy hammer, hitting her heart hard, making her feel a suffocating pain.

Although she hated his betrayal and his shamelessness, she never thought he would die like this.

"Who did it?" Chu Xixi's voice was hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor.

"The police have intervened, but the details are still unclear." Qin Shiyu looked at Chu Xixi worriedly, "Xixi, are you okay? How about we go back first?"

Chu Xixi shook her head. Her mind was in a mess and she had no idea what to do. She leaned against the wall weakly, staring blankly in the direction of the emergency room.

At this time, a tall figure appeared at the end of the corridor, carrying a powerful aura, and walked towards this side quickly.

Chu Xixi raised her head and saw Xu Yuanmo's stern face. Her heart was shocked, as if she had grasped the last straw.

"Why are you here?" Chu Xixi's voice was very soft, as if she was afraid of disturbing something.

Xu Yuanmo walked up to her, a trace of heartache flashed in his deep eyes. He took off his coat and put it on Chu Xixi, and his low voice was a little soothing: "I heard Song Yian say you were here, what happened?"

Chu Xixi bit her lip and told Xu Yuanmo about Huo Hangfan.

After listening to this, Xu Yuanmo frowned slightly and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Don't worry, I will take care of this matter." Xu Yuanmo patted Chu Xixi's shoulder gently, his tone firm and powerful.

Chu Xixi raised her head and looked at the man in front of her, feeling an inexplicable sense of security in her heart.

Yes, she still has him.

After dealing with Huo Hangfan's funeral, Chu Xixi became depressed. She locked herself in the studio and worked non-stop, as if this was the only way to numb herself and not think about the things that made her heartache.

Xu Yuanmo saw it all and was anxious. He knew that what Chu Xixi needed now was time and space, so he didn't bother her too much, but just silently guarded by her side and solved all her worries.

That night, Chu Xixi worked until late at night, until she was so tired that she fell asleep on the table.

Xu Yuanmo walked into the studio and saw this scene, and sighed distressedly. He gently picked up Chu Xixi and carried her back to the room.

Chu Xixi opened her eyes dazedly, and when she saw Xu Yuanmo's handsome face, her heart warmed, and she asked softly, "Why are you here?"

"I came to see you." Xu Yuanmo put her on the bed and tucked her in gently. "Why are you sleeping here? What if you catch a cold?"

"I..." Chu Xixi opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Xu Yuanmo sat beside the bed, looking at her tired expression, and asked distressedly, "Are you still thinking about Huo Hangfan?"

Chu Xixi was silent for a moment and nodded.

Xu Yuanmo reached out his hand and gently stroked her hair. His deep voice was a little bewitching: "Don't think about it. He is dead. You should start a new life."

"But……"

"No buts." Xu Yuanmo interrupted her, staring at her with his deep eyes, "Chu Xixi, look at me."

Chu Xixi was attracted by his domineering tone and eyes. She raised her head involuntarily and met his bottomless eyes.

"Look at me and tell me, do you still love him?" Xu Yuanmo's voice was low and hoarse, as if it carried some kind of magic that made Chu Xixi unable to resist.

Chu Xixi's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. She wanted to look away, but found that she couldn't do it at all.

"I……"

"Look into my eyes and answer me." Xu Yuanmo's voice became even deeper, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

Chu Xixi's mind went blank. She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

"What are you still hesitating about?" Xu Yuanmo's eyes flashed with hurt. He moved closer to her, their noses almost touching. "Or do you still have him in your heart?"

Chu Xixi was startled by his words and actions. She subconsciously wanted to step back, but he grabbed her waist and held her tightly in his arms.

"Let me go!" Chu Xixi struggled, but to no avail.

"Tell me, do you still have him in your heart?" Xu Yuanmo's voice was filled with suppressed anger. He kissed her lips fiercely, with a hint of punishment.

Chu Xixi opened her eyes wide and tried to resist, but he forcefully pried open her teeth and penetrated straight into her.

His kiss was domineering and passionate, as if he wanted to swallow her up.

Chu Xixi was dizzy from his kiss, her mind went blank and she completely forgot to resist.

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Yuanmo finally let her go, but he did not leave. Instead, he placed his forehead against hers and asked in a low, hoarse voice, "Tell me, do you still have him in your heart?"

Chu Xixi's breathing was rapid and her chest heaving violently. She looked at the handsome face so close to her and suddenly a thought flashed through her mind: What if... what if I say yes?

The doctor's words seemed to be separated by a thick layer of frosted glass, and he couldn't hear them clearly. Huo Hangfan was dead? The man who always followed him and called him "hihi" all the time, just died like that?

Qin Shiyu supported the shaky Chu Xixi and asked loudly at the doctor's back: "How could this happen? He was fine yesterday! What happened?!"

The doctor sighed tiredly and explained, "The patient was already unconscious when he was brought in. He had multiple fractures and serious internal injuries. We tried our best..."

"Who sent him here?" Chu Xixi suddenly regained some clarity and asked.

The doctor shook his head and said, "It was an elderly man passing by who said he saw him being knocked unconscious on the side of the road. We don't know the details, but the police are already investigating."

Chu Xixi and Qin Shiyu looked at each other, and saw shock and confusion in each other's eyes. Who would be so cruel to Huo Hangfan?

After coming out of the hospital, Chu Xixi's face was still frighteningly pale. The news of Huo Hangfan's death was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on her heart, making her breathless.

Qin Shiyu worriedly put his arm around Chu Xixi's shoulders: "Xixi, are you okay? Don't be too sad, this incident...maybe just an accident."

"Accident?" Chu Xixi laughed bitterly, "Who could he, a loser who lives on women, provoke? Who would kill him?"

Qin Shiyu was speechless for a moment. Chu Xixi was right. Although Huo Hangfan was well-known in the design circle, it was all because of Chu Xixi's works. He himself had no real ability, let alone a strong background. Who would go to so much trouble to deal with him?

unless……

A terrible thought flashed through Chu Xixi's mind, could it be...Xu Yuanmo?

Thinking of this, Chu Xixi's heart suddenly shrank, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head. That day at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Xu Yuanmo's cold eyes and strong aura were still fresh in her memory. If he really wanted to deal with Huo Hangfan, it would be a piece of cake.

But why would he do this?

Just because she embarrassed him in public in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau that day and made him lose face?

Thinking of this, Chu Xixi couldn't help but feel a little scared. She suddenly realized that she seemed to have provoked an extremely dangerous person...

Chu Xixi took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Now was not the time to let her thoughts run wild. The most urgent thing was to find out the cause of Huo Hangfan's death. If Xu Yuanmo really did it, she had to be more careful and not let him find out that she had begun to doubt him.