TDLWTAHATD CHAPTER 10

Chapter 10 What a Pure White Lotus

Xu Ruoxin clenched her back teeth so tightly she looked like she might start steaming with rage.

But she quickly calmed herself, pulling a few tissues to wipe the coffee from her face. Her movements were slow and graceful, every gesture refined.

“Nan Xiao, what I said was the truth. You know that yourself.”

“And besides, I am not a third party. If you don’t believe me, you can go and ask Chengyu yourself whether I count as a mistress.”

With that, Xu Ruoxin cast her a disdainful glance, then picked up her small bag and left elegantly.

Lin Yan glared after her back, spitting out angrily,
“That woman—being a whore is one thing, but trying to act virtuous on top of it? Shameless!”

Nan Xiao pressed her lips tightly together, saying nothing.

Xu Ruoxin telling her to ask Xie Chengyu whether she was a mistress—it showed she had absolute confidence that he would stand by her. Clearly, their relationship was strong.

Suddenly, Nan Xiao clutched her stomach, whispering in discomfort,
“Yanyan, I feel a little unwell…”

“What’s wrong?”

Startled, Lin Yan quickly grabbed her arm.

Nan Xiao shook her head. Just a moment of nausea had hit her suddenly, but then vanished within seconds. Strange.

She had always had a weak stomach; discomfort was nothing unusual. She brushed it off.

At that moment, Lin Yan’s client returned. After repeatedly confirming that Nan Xiao was alright, she went back to discuss the contract, leaving Nan Xiao to take a cab back to the villa.

As soon as she stepped through the door, her phone buzzed. She picked up.
“Hello?”

“Nan Xiao.” Xie Chengyu’s voice carried a trace of suppressed anger. “What did you say to Ruoxin this afternoon?”

Nan Xiao froze, one hand reaching to take off her shoes.
“Nothing much. Why?”

“She was hospitalized with contractions.” His tone sharpened. “The baby was almost lost.”

“……”

Nan Xiao’s hand stilled, her body trembling slightly.

It took her several seconds before she found her voice.
“She’s at Tianhe Hospital, right? Send me the room number.”

Tianhe was the closest hospital to the café. Xu Ruoxin was likely there, which was why Nan Xiao asked.

Soon she received confirmation from Xie Chengyu. Slipping her shoes back on, she grabbed her keys and left again.

She wanted to say it face-to-face: staying married wasn’t her choice, it was Old Master Xie’s demand. She wanted Xu Ruoxin to stop bothering her altogether.

At Tianhe Hospital, Nan Xiao knocked gently on the ward door. A voice called, “Come in.” She pushed it open.

Inside, Xu Ruoxin lay propped on the pillow, while Xie Chengyu sat by her side—an image of domestic bliss.

Nan Xiao’s chest ached, as though pierced by needles. Clenching the doorframe, she forced herself forward to the bedside.

“You’re here.”

Xie Chengyu’s expression was frosty.

Nan Xiao nodded, just as Xu Ruoxin, pale-faced, slightly lifted herself and spoke first:
“Miss Nan, I’m sorry. I misunderstood you earlier.”

“……”

Nan Xiao frowned.
“What do you mean?”

Xu Ruoxin gazed at her apologetically.

“After speaking, I thought it through. Old Master Xie must have chosen you for the marriage because he saw your good character. You must be a good person—you wouldn’t cling to Chengyu without letting go.”

“My contractions have nothing to do with you. The doctor said it was very likely caused by coffee. I’ve already explained everything clearly to Chengyu.”

With that, she lay back again, looking fragile but wearing a blissful expression.

Nan Xiao’s fingers curled into fists.

It felt like punching cotton—utterly useless.

She stared into Xu Ruoxin’s eyes, those eyes so weak and innocent. What a pure white lotus. But why did she have to act this way?

Very quickly, Nan Xiao understood.

Xu Ruoxin must be afraid she had a recording, so she struck first, twisting the story in her favor.

Nan Xiao was still working out her response when the plainly dressed middle-aged woman on the sofa suddenly stood, speaking with agitation:

“How could it be the coffee that caused contractions? You’ve been drinking coffee these past days without issue. Why only today? It was clearly because that woman’s friend called you a mistress and splashed hot coffee on you. You were agitated—that’s why you had contractions and bled—”

“Mom!”

Xu Ruoxin quickly cut her off, shooting Xie Chengyu a glance, her expression turning slightly awkward.