Chapter 687

A message from Jiang Nannan.

【I have returned to Huo Jingyan's side. His infidelity was beyond his control; perhaps I should give him, and myself, another chance.】

Upon seeing this text, Shu Xia's expression turned somewhat grave.

Huo Jingyan had shown those Evil Objects to Nannan.

Given Nannan's personality, the decision to return to Huo Jingyan's side must have been extremely difficult.

【Alright, I hope our Nannan is happy. Always follow your heart.】

After replying to Jiang Nannan, Shu Xia put on a bath towel and stepped out of the bathtub.

After drying her hair, she walked out of the bathroom.

Qiao Muting was in the bedroom, but not on the bed.

Instead, he was standing in front of the window, making a phone call.

"When did my marriage require your consent? It would be best not to meddle in things that aren't your business."

"Don't bring up my mother; you aren't worthy."

Although Shu Xia only saw Qiao Muting's back.

A thick sense of chill and loneliness enveloped him.

After receiving a call in the car, Qiao Muting had clearly changed; even now, after hanging up, the chill on him had not diminished in the slightest.

Shu Xia did not disturb him.

Instead, she stepped lightly, intending to exit the master bedroom to give him some space.

At a time like this, he likely would not want to be disturbed.

But just as she turned around, she suddenly heard footsteps approaching with long strides behind her.

The next second, Qiao Muting hugged her.

There was a faint scent of tobacco on him.

He must have smoked while she was taking a bath earlier.

Shu Xia turned around and wrapped her arms around his waist.

The moment she held him, she clearly felt his body stiffen slightly.

Neither of them said anything.

They held each other for a long time.

"I'm going out for a bit. I'll be back very late tonight, don't wait for me," Qiao Muting said softly above her head.

Shu Xia also gave a soft "mm," saying, "Travel safely. I won't turn off my phone; if anything happens, you can call me at any time."

Hearing Shu Xia's sincere and caring words, the chill that had already dissipated quite a bit in Qiao Muting's eyes faded even more.

Before leaving, he pressed a heavy kiss onto Shu Xia's lips, and only then did he leave.

After Qiao Muting left, Shu Xia lay on the bed, suddenly losing her sleepiness.

She casually browsed through WeChat.

The family in the group chat were all heaping praise on Qiao Muting.

Shu Chen even messaged her privately.

He recounted an embarrassing incident from a few days ago where he ran into Qiao Muting at a hotpot restaurant.

At the time, Shu Chen had thought Qiao Muting liked men, which had troubled him for an entire night and even led him to consider quitting the entertainment industry.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Muting had transformed into his brother-in-law.

It turned out that the friendly greeting before was all for the sake of his sister.

Shu Xia curled her lips, smiling as she replied to Shu Chen, 【Second Brother can rest easy now.】

Once in the entertainment industry, one certainly has many thoughts.

Second Brother has quite the internal monologue.

【Next time you have any secrets, remember to share them with me first!】 Shu Chen replied.

【Okay.】

After saying a few more things in the group chat and everyone said goodnight, Shu Xia set her phone aside.

It was already ten o'clock at night.

Qiao Muting must have gone to meet the person who called him.

In all likelihood, he would not be back tonight.

Unknowingly, she began to feel sleepy.

In a half-dreaming, half-waking state, she seemed to be pulled into an embrace.

It was a familiar embrace.

As she was held, Shu Xia's brows relaxed, and she slept more soundly.

And Qiao Muting, who was holding her, gazed at her with his dark eyes under the night.