Chapter 667

He touched it with his fingertip; there was a subtle texture, but it would not chafe the skin.

Instead, a subtle energy was transmitted through his fingertip.

"I drew this pattern and had the master carve it on; it's similar to a pattern for a peace talisman, symbolizing protection for your safety."

Shu Xia described the purpose of the pattern in her soft, delicate voice.

Qiao Muting felt a slight intoxication in his heart.

It was as if he had drunk a century-old vintage.

He felt a bit dazed.

This woman knew very well how to please people.

How to please him.

His deep eyes moved away from the ring and looked at Shu Xia, "This is the best birthday gift I have ever received."

Shu Xia looked into Qiao Muting's eyes.

His eyes reflected her figure.

Shu Xia's heart could not help but give a fierce thud...

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Jiang Nannan stood in front of the villa.

She had once thought countless times that this would be the home where she would live her whole life.

In this home, there was the husband she loved most, and their child.

This place would hold their laughter and joy.

However, this dream had shattered just as it had begun.

Standing here at this moment, her feet felt as if they were filled with lead; every step she took was difficult.

The day she left this place, she had told herself she would never return.

Every step she took inside was accompanied by the pain Huo Jingyan had caused her.

The moment she pushed the door open and walked in.

Jiang Nannan's face turned pale.

She did not see his mother; in the vast, empty villa, there was only Huo Jingyan.

Huo Jingyan looked at her.

A few words spilled from his mouth, "Nannan, welcome home."

Jiang Nannan's back was stiff; after a few minutes, she spoke in a heavy voice: "Where is my mother?"

Huo Jingyan walked over step by step, getting closer and closer, the feelings he held for Jiang Nannan clear in his eyes.

Jiang Nannan lowered her head the moment she saw him.

If it were before, when his eyes were full of her, she would have been ecstatic.

But now.

This belated deep affection—she did not want it.

The instant Jiang Nannan lowered her head, Huo Jingyan's eyes turned dark and bottomless.

"Mom left ten minutes ago, saying she wouldn't disturb us and that we should have a good talk. Nannan, we really should have a good talk. Right here in our home, let's talk openly and honestly. Will you listen to me first, okay?" Huo Jingyan's voice was gentle as he patiently coaxed Jiang Nannan.

It was still the familiar gentleness from before.

The gentleness that could soften her heart.

The gentleness that made her believe she would be his treasure for a lifetime.

Jiang Nannan's heart ached even more severely, and her eyes grew redder, "Huo Jingyan, my mother knows, doesn't she?"

He must have told her mother about what had happened during this time.

Otherwise, her mother would not have left to let them talk.

It also meant that her mother had forgiven Huo Jingyan.

That was why Huo Jingyan could say so righteously that they should have a good talk.

Jiang Nannan suddenly felt isolated and helpless.

Huo Jingyan gave a hum, "Mom knows."

"Huo Jingyan, stop bullying people like this, okay? Haven't you bullied me enough?" Jiang Nannan did not accuse him with shrill cries, but spoke in a very light tone.

Huo Jingyan's heart felt as if it were being pricked by needles, "I'm sorry, hurting you was not my intention. Do you want to know why Mom forgave me? Do you want to know why I cheated? Jiang Nannan, our affairs must be explained clearly from beginning to end. Otherwise, neither you nor I can let go, nor can we move forward."

Jiang Nannan looked at Huo Jingyan blankly, "Okay."