TDLWTAHATD CHAPTER 18

Chapter 18 Clearly, He Doesn’t Care About Nan Xiao

Xie Chengyu’s tall figure loomed like a wall, blocking Nan Xiao’s path. She froze instantly, unable to move.

Avoiding his face, she stared at the wallpaper beside him and asked, “Talk about what?”

She had a rough guess—likely a warning not to provoke Xu Ruoxin again. But what came out of his mouth was:
“You care a lot about me and Ruoxin, don’t you?”

“……”

Under the lights, his skin looked pale and flawless, his features sharp and cold. Those eyes, fixed on her, seemed calm but carried a razor-like clarity, as if they could cut straight into her heart.

Nan Xiao’s heart pounded wildly. Her palms, clenched into fists, had begun to sweat.

She must never let Xie Chengyu discover her feelings. If he knew, she’d have no pride left at all. That would make her too pitiful.

So she forced herself into composure, answering evenly:
“On paper, we’re still husband and wife. So when Xu Ruoxin called you ‘husband’ in front of everyone, I felt humiliated—that’s why I was angry. Nothing more.”

Is that really it?

Xie Chengyu’s brows faintly drew together, then smoothed just as quickly—so fast he didn’t even realize.

“Our matter will be over soon. When that time comes, we’ll both be free. Just endure a little longer.”

He spoke coldly, then turned and left, without sparing her a single glance.

Nan Xiao pressed her hand to her aching chest. His protective attitude toward Xu Ruoxin was all too clear. She couldn’t afford to keep indulging in illusions, or she’d sink deeper and deeper… She ruthlessly crushed down the thoughts she shouldn’t have.

Leaving the old residence, Xie Chengyu drove to a luxury complex in downtown Beicheng.

After parking in the underground lot, he rode the elevator upstairs and knocked lightly. The door opened quickly.

“Chengyu, you’re here! Didn’t I add your fingerprint? Why didn’t you just come in?” Xu Ruoxin greeted him happily.

“Not used to it.”

Entering the living room, he glanced at her clinging to his arm. “Are you feeling better?”

“Mhm, much better. I just overworked myself filming while pregnant—that’s why I fainted. I’ll need more supplements these next few days.”

“Make a list of what you need. I’ll buy it for you.”

“Heehee, you’re the best.”

Xu Ruoxin led him to the sofa, then skipped into the kitchen to cook.

Xie Chengyu leaned back, exhaustion weighing on him. Fingers pressed to his forehead, he felt drowsy—but in this unfamiliar environment, he couldn’t fully drift off.

Half-asleep, a faint fragrance wafted into his nose, warm skin brushing his own. His eyes snapped open—to a blur of pale flesh. His pupils contracted sharply.

“Chengyu…”

Xu Ruoxin froze, startled he’d woken so fast. She bit her lip, then leaned in closer.

“Don’t mess around.” He pushed against her shoulder, his gaze dark and heavy. “You’re pregnant.”

She paused, then whispered with a hint of grievance, “I asked the doctor—yes, the first three months are off-limits. But there are other ways I can please you. I’m willing to do anything for you.”

Her voice was soft, sweet, designed to hook any man’s heart. Xie Chengyu’s breathing faltered, but in his eyes flickered a flash of fleeting disgust.

He shoved her away, his tone like ice. “I don’t need it.”

His aura was overwhelming as always. A mere lowering of his voice could chill anyone to the bone.

Goosebumps prickled across Xu Ruoxin’s skin. She watched, wide-eyed, as he stood and left without the slightest hesitation—not even a backward glance.

What was happening?

It wasn’t just tonight. Even back when they were together years ago, he had never touched her. Though he provided for her generously, cared for her materially, she always felt he kept her at a distance.

And it wasn’t because he couldn’t.

On the contrary—she’d tested before. He absolutely could. With his training and physique, he was undoubtedly capable.

But he simply refused to touch her. He seemed to actively resist intimacy, even marriage itself.

The other day at the hospital, she had invited him to move in together. He rejected her under the excuse of Nan Xiao. At the time, she thought it was just a pretext.

Xie Chengyu wasn’t a kind man. He was ruthless, cold-blooded. For people he didn’t care about, he could be utterly merciless. Otherwise, why would he have left Nan Xiao alone, ignored, for three years?

To test her suspicions, she had called him “husband” in front of everyone today. Sure enough—he hadn’t denied it.

Clearly, he didn’t care about Nan Xiao at all!