She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 236 - 0 The Last Straw That Breaks the Camels

Chapter 236: Chapter 0236: The Last Straw That Breaks the Camel’s Back

Chapter 236: Chapter 0236: The Last Straw That Breaks the Camel’s Back

“I don’t want to be alone, can you talk to me?”

Huo Tingxiao looked at Mu Lan, his tone somewhat desolate.

Mu Lan had never seen him like this. Huo Tingxiao was always full of vigor, unbeatable in his confidence to the point of arrogance. He never let any matter affect his emotions too much.

She once thought this man didn’t have a heart, and that he was indifferent to everyone.

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Although she knew she shouldn’t let him stay, Mu Lan still felt somewhat reluctant to be hard on him. Women are always too tender-hearted.

“Okay.”

Mu Lan gently withdrew her hand and shifted a bit to the side, signaling him to sit down.

Huo Tingxiao did not dare to presume too much and sat at the far edge of the bed.

“I feel like I don’t have a heart, that my family just fell apart, and yet I feel a sense of relief.”

Mu Lan watched Huo Tingxiao as he opened up to her, bit by bit.

“Do you feel that you no longer have to please people as you did before?”

Huo Tingxiao closed his eyes, not even sure how to express himself.

“Maybe.”

Mu Lan knew he was still not good at expressing himself, hesitated for a moment, and then suggested.

“If you don’t want to talk, you don’t have to force yourself.”

The trauma one suffers from their family of origin can be indelible for a lifetime. The fact that Huo Tingxiao had developed his somewhat twisted personality was certainly tied to his family upbringing.

Adults don’t have the right to complain about their pain; they can only strive to heal themselves…

“She apologized to me, saying she deeply regretted not caring about me in the past, and she even asked me to find time to sign over the property transfer paperwork.

At that moment, I had a wicked thought: I would not let her have her way, and I would let her feel guilty for the rest of her life.

Why should I cooperate just because she wants forgiveness?

Then… I thought about the harm I once caused you.

What I regret the most now is not being there for you when you needed me the most, Mu Lan. I really feel sorry, and it’s only right that you don’t forgive me.”

Mu Lan was taken aback, not expecting him to bring up what happened between them.

“Huo Tingxiao…”

She could hear that he was truly reflecting and indeed regretting. His manner was somewhat different from before, hasty and self-serving; his words now came from the heart, so… they also touched her more deeply.

“Mu Lan, can you tell me what ultimately made you decide to divorce me?

Yunzhan said that women leave when they’ve had enough disappointment, so, the final straw that made you leave me… what was it?”

Mu Lan was shaken to the core, her eyes reddening in an instant, for this was something she wanted to bury deep in her heart.

Just thinking about it made her feel uncomfortable.

“Do you really want to know?”

Huo Tingxiao nodded, prepared for an onslaught of agony he might not be able to bear.

“Yes.”

Mu Lan took several deep breaths.

“After my father’s death, on the seventh night, I was sleeping in the bedroom at Mu Mansion, and I suddenly had a nightmare. When I woke up, it was pitch black.

Then I suddenly realized, I desperately wished you would stay with me, but…

You flew to Europe the day after the funeral, Huo Tingxiao. Do you know how I got through those days?”

Her tone was calm, but her chest was filled with bitterness.

“If it weren’t for my mom and my brother, I simply wouldn’t have been able to make it.

And… that book in your study, the one where Sheng Xueqin confessed her feelings to you, you kept it the whole time. I knew then that I should give up.”

Huo Tingxiao furrowed his brows.

“A book? What book? I have never had the kind of relationship with Sheng Xueqin you’re thinking of.”

Mu Lan looked at his eager-to-explain demeanor and interrupted him lightly.

“Hmm, now I know that what’s between you two isn’t what I imagined. This was indeed a misunderstanding on my part.”

Huo Tingxiao felt his heart as if it were being squeezed painfully by someone’s hand.

“I’m sorry for not being there when you needed me most…”

“It’s all in the past, some things might just be destined.”

Fate? But he was reluctant to believe in fate. Yet he didn’t dare to say this to Mu Lan, fearing he might agitate her, making her withdraw even more.

They chatted sporadically for a long time until Auntie Li came to knock on the door, announcing that dinner was ready, and they realized they had been talking for so long without noticing.

There was a subtle change in Mu Lan’s emotions. She found that when Huo Tingxiao didn’t pressure her, their interactions were actually quite comfortable.

But it was probably just a temporary aspect of his personality.

Three days passed without realizing it, and Mu Lan’s foot had mostly healed and she had no major problems walking.

Several domestic fashion magazines wanted to interview her. After all, landing V magazine’s silver anniversary cover was influential, and who wouldn’t want to capitalize on that?

Not very familiar with the domestic fashion circle, Mu Lan, to be safe, chose the domestic edition of V magazine.

After changing into her thoughtful outfit, Mu Lan headed to the magazine office flanked by Yun Xi. As soon as she appeared, she immediately caused quite a stir.

The up-and-coming star was in demand, and the junior editors all eagerly came over to make an impression.

The female editor-in-chief, Zhang Yu, had sharp, almost androgynous features, and was somewhat meticulous, especially when discussing work, her aura was fiercely commanding.

“I’m very glad that you accepted our interview.”

“You’re too kind, it’s my honor.”

Zhang Yu glanced at Yun Xi, following Mu Lan, whose chilled demeanor was striking.

“Here is the outline for our interview.”

Mu Lan took the outline and glanced over it. The questions mostly seemed standard, but there were a couple…

“Do I really have to answer questions about my family and marriage?”

Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow.

“I heard from Sara that in Paris, you and your husband left her with a very deep impression, and our theme this time is independent women.

So when it comes to your family, I think…”

Mu Lan looked up at Zhang Yu.

“Editor-in-Chief Zhang, I feel that if you want to do a true feature on independent women, my family, my husband, is not really necessary content for the interview.

I also don’t want to give readers the wrong impression that I am someone who can balance family and career.”

Zhang Yu didn’t expect Mu Lan to say this; she thought many women would take pride in it.

“So, what you’re saying is…”

“I just want to talk about my brand philosophy and the process that went into creating it. As well as my understanding of design and ambitions.

Family life is only a part of my inspiration, but it’s not everything.”

Mu Lan spoke word for word, making Zhang Yu involuntarily frown. She had taken on this theme personally because of the buzz from France.

“Of course, if you see any issues, we can make adjustments.”

“Alright, the rest of it looks fine to me,” Mu Lan said after having reviewed it.

Zhang Yu smiled and then reminded her.

“For the cover shoot, we might ask you to do a backless shot. Would that be okay with you?”

Mu Lan was taken aback. A backless shot? Was that necessary?

“Backless? Are you serious, Editor-in-Chief Zhang?”