She kept her marriage a secret for three years, then divorced and was forcefully pampered by a power

Meng Yu hung up the phone and froze.

He couldn't believe his eyes.

The cripple is Shao Yan, who also stayed in the Meng family for three years.

Meng Yu's mind went blank until his phone kept ringing in his pocket, which finally brought him back to his senses.

"Ayu, where did you go?"

Pei Rongrong, who had come looking for the phone after it rang, complained incessantly, while Huo Xiao had already left with Shao Yan.

Pei Rongrong reached out to hold Meng Yu's hand and found that his hand was as cold as ice and his lips were as white as paper.

"Yu, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

At this moment, Meng Yu felt as if his feet were on cotton, and he was like a walking corpse.

"I'm fine."

In the distance, Shao Yan's figure was like a thorn, stinging his eyes.

Huo Xiao put his arm around Shao Yan and walked out. Before they reached the door, they ran into Qu Ao and Lan Yan, who were also coming out of the house.

Qu Ao was followed by several bodyguards, who surrounded him and Lan Yan like stars around the moon, protecting them in the center.

Huo Xiao ignored it and walked forward.

"Axiao——"

Qu Ao suddenly called out to Huo Xiao, who instinctively stopped.

"When is the wedding? My godfather can at least have a drink at the wedding banquet."

Qu Ao's ability to say this was tantamount to seeking a way out.

Huo Xiao remained motionless, while Shao Yan acted with complete composure.

"Welcome, Godfather!"

Huo Xiao lowered his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Shao Yan without a trace of blame.

Qu Ao laughed heartily and put his hand on Huo Xiao's shoulder.

"Ah Xiao, you've found a good wife."

After saying that, Qu Ao turned to his assistant behind him.

"Bring me the jade coral."

Shao Yan was clueless, and even Huo Xiao's expression softened slightly, wondering what he was up to.

Qu Ao gestured to his assistant to hand the jade coral to Shao Yan.

"There's no reason not to give a gift when attending a wedding. Consider this a wedding gift from your godfather."

Shao Yan was so shocked she couldn't speak. Even Lan Yan hadn't expected Qu Ao to just give away those two jade corals worth over 200 million yuan so easily.

"Qu'ao—"

Lan Yan shouted her full name, and Qu Ao glanced at her, the oppressive look in her eyes immediately shutting her up.

Huo Xiao took it from Shao Yan and held it easily in his hand.

"Thank you, Godfather."

Qu Ao left with his men. Shao Yan looked at her mother's jade coral in Huo Xiao's hand, so excited that she couldn't speak for a long time.

Lan Yan was so angry that her expression twisted, but she didn't dare to say anything and could only follow Qu Ao in her high heels.

Even after getting into the car, Shao Yan still felt like she was dreaming.

Huo Xiao pulled her into his arms and gently tapped her nose.

Why is it so quiet?

Shao Yan sniffed, looking rather cute.

"I don't think your godfather is that bad."

Huo Xiao scoffed, "You think you've been bought off with just a jade coral?"

Shao Yan sensed that he seemed unhappy. She thought that if it weren't for Huo Xiao's influence, Qu Ao wouldn't have given her the jade coral today.

So, she instinctively hugged Huo Xiao's waist and pressed her head tightly against his chest.

"That dish isn't available, but it's really expensive, over two hundred million."

I should have known better than to sell it back then. Something worth 30 million was sold for over 200 million.

On the other hand, it's not Huo Xiao's money that's being spent, so there's no need to feel sorry for him.

On the way back, Shao Yan felt drowsy.

Huo Xiao gently put his arm around her. He had originally wanted to bother her a little, but seeing that she was really sleepy, he finally gave up.

Shao Yan nestled in Huo Xiao's arms, while he held Yu Shanhu close, as if afraid she would be snatched away.

Huo Xiao looked down at her relieved expression, a faint smile of satisfaction curving his lips.

Upon arriving at the villa, he immediately carried the sleeping Shao Yan out of the car, as if he were holding a precious porcelain doll, afraid of breaking her.

A black Maybach pulled up not far from the villa.

Through the rolled-down car window was Meng Yu's extremely gloomy face.

He saw with his own eyes Huo Xiao carry the sleeping Shao Yan inside, his hands on the steering wheel, clenched into fists.

Huo Xiao has such high standards, how did he manage to hook up with Shao Yan?

His eyes were filled with extreme pain as he picked up his phone and made a call.

"President Meng?"

"How's the investigation I asked you to do going?"

The sound of typing came from the other end of the line, and the result came out quickly.

"Ms. Shao is married."

Meng Yu's breath hitched; he knew very well that he and Shao Yan had not registered their marriage.

Breaths, accompanied by the pain in his chest, slowly flowed from under his nose. He took a deep breath.

"Who is it?"

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke.

"It's Attorney Huo Xiao."

"Are you sure? Could there be a mistake?"

Meng Yu carried with him the last glimmer of hope, a hope he knew was impossible.

"If the woman's ID card that Mr. Meng provided is correct, then there's nothing wrong with it. Attorney Huo's ID card is correct as well."

Meng Yu threw the phone out of the open car window. He slumped over the steering wheel, panting, a strong sense of resentment rising from the bottom of his heart.

"Shao Yan—you actually cheated on me with another man."

When he looked up again, his eyes were bloodshot.

After venting his emotions, Meng Yu stepped on the gas and sped off, crushing the phone he had just thrown into pieces.

Huo Xiao carried Shao Yan upstairs. When Sister Wei saw this, she became very careful, afraid of disturbing her sleep.

Shao Yan was extremely tired and fell asleep without waking up.

Huo Xiao gently stroked her face, examined her for a while, and then gently closed the door to the room for her.

He had just come downstairs when his phone vibrated in his pocket.

"Hey, Lawyer Huo, Mr. Meng just had someone check your marital status."

Huo Xiao gripped his phone tightly, his expression cold and indifferent, without changing his expression.

"Let him investigate—"

He glanced upstairs at Sister Wei, who was working.

"Has your wife been sleeping a lot lately?"

Sister Wei thought for a moment and shook her head: "No."

Huo Xiao put his phone back in his pocket, a hint of disappointment in his dark eyes.

When Shao Yan woke up, it was almost dark outside.

She sat up instantly in bed. There was a jade coral on the bedside table. She immediately stepped onto the carpet in the room, walked over, and hugged the jade coral tightly in her arms.

mom--

Her eyes reddened.

Finally, she got back one of her mother's collectibles.

There are eight more items, and then we'll have everything.

Having probably heard the noise from the room, Sister Wei came over and knocked on the door.

"Madam, you've been sleeping all day. Dinner is ready. Would you like to eat downstairs or have it brought up?"

Shao Yan opened the door, a faint blush rising on her cheeks.

So she had been sleeping for a long time.

Let's go to a restaurant.

She changed into her loungewear, and Sister Wei walked along with a smile.

"Today my husband asked me if I've been sleeping as much as I have today. He probably hopes I'll get pregnant soon so the house will be more lively."

Shao paused, a little flustered.

"Sister Wei, my husband and I don't have time to have children right now."

She knew that Sister Wei would act as a mouthpiece and would definitely tell Huo Xiao what was on her mind.

"Ah, the gentleman suffered a terrible accident when he was very young, and he and the young lady have been relying on each other for many years. The young lady got married and has a family, so she can no longer stay with the gentleman. Actually, the gentleman is very pitiful."