Fated to My Billionaire Husband

Chapter 1704: Chapter 1704: She Once Liked Him Too

[Got it.]

Just three short words, but they stirred Jian Yufei’s emotions.

He finally replied to her; she thought he might ignore her for the rest of her life.

Now, as long as he protects Ansel, that’s enough. As for the matters between her and him, she no longer dared to hope or imagine.

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Nangong Ruyue came out of the hospital and, on her way back, ran into Nangong Xu standing by the fountain.

He stood there with his hands behind his back, turned away from her.

As if sensing her presence, he slowly turned around, his gaze meeting hers.

Nangong Xu was the most handsome man in the Nangong Family.

Decades had passed, yet he still possessed unparalleled charm—

Time had left a mellow fragrance on him like aged wine, without leaving much trace of wear and tear.

Back then, the number of women chasing him was countless, and even now many were devotedly attached to him.

She just couldn’t understand why he kept holding onto her.

In truth… she once liked him too, sincerely wishing to be with him, to bring about a happy ending for them both.

However, when she found out that her only brother died at his hands, everything changed.

For his ambition, he caused the death of Nangong Shengjie and later plotted against Zexin to win her over.

Everything he did was unforgivable!

No matter how good he was to her, she could never be moved or accept him again.

…

Nangong Ruyue glanced away indifferently and continued to walk forward.

“Ruyue,” Nangong Xu stepped forward, a charming smile playing on his lips, “I have some good news to tell you.”

“…”

He came to her, his eyes gleaming with delight, “I’ve completed the Arcadia you once envisioned.”

Nangong Ruyue looked at him in surprise.

“It took me ten years to build. It’s exactly like what you once imagined. Would you like to have a look?” Nangong Xu asked expectantly.

Nangong Ruyue felt a bit dazed.

The ridiculous idea from her youth, he had actually brought it to life.

[Nangong Xu, I am not who I was back then.] She gestured.

So, it was only a wish from her youth, not a wish of her present.

Nangong Xu smiled, “No, I know you haven’t changed at all. Ruyue, shall we go on a vacation together? You will surely love that place.”

[I’m not interested.] Nangong Ruyue’s expression was cold and unyielding.

“How can you know you’re not interested if you haven’t seen it? I went there myself. It’s truly beautiful with peach blossoms you love, Mediterranean-style architecture you admire, and the sea and lavender you fancy…”

[I don’t like anything now!]

“Ruyue…”

[Listen, I no longer care about the wishes from my youth. My greatest wish now is for Zexin to return alive, for my children to be safe, and for you to stay as far away as possible!]

Nangong Xu’s gaze darkened, and he pressed his lips together, “Do you really hate me that much?”

[Yes!]

“Even though I’ve waited for you for decades and made so many concessions for you, do you still hate me?”

Nangong Ruyue wanted to sneer.

[What have you ever conceded? You killed Shengjie, killed Zexin, killed Yufei’s child—you were ruthless in doing these things. What have you conceded? Nangong Xu, stop being so self-righteous.]

Nangong Ruyue walked past him; Nangong Xu stared at her back, a dark cloud over his expression.

“Ruyue, don’t forget, we are married!”

What did he mean by that?