martyr

Everyone in the southern city knew Huo Tingxiao’s heart belonged to someone else, his white moonlight, the woman he cherished above all.

Lin Wan didn’t believe it at first. She thought if she loved him enough, one day, he would turn around and see her.

But reality hit hard the day she fell, blood pooling on the floor. Worse, her unborn child barely survived.

Lying in the hospital, she saw him on TV, attending a grand banquet, holding the white moonlight’s hand as if nothing had happened.

At that moment, she finally understood, no matter how much she gave, his heart would never belong to her.

With a divorce agreement in hand, she left without looking back.

Standing at the doorway of their once-shared home, she looked at him coldly.

“One day, I will make you bow down and apologize to me.”

Huo Tingxiao chuckled mockingly. He thought she was just being dramatic.

But after she vanished from his world, he finally realized what he had lost.

Lin Wan started her own traditional Chinese medicine clinic, and within a few years, it became one of the most renowned in the city.

People lined up daily, drawn not just by her medical skills but by the stunning woman whose presence seemed to glow.

Huo Tingxiao waited outside her clinic for days, hesitant to enter.

Until one day, a little boy spotted him.

The child tilted his head, staring at Huo Tingxiao’s face for a long time, his own features reflecting in the man before him.

Without hesitation, the boy grabbed his hand and led him inside.

“What’s wrong?” Lin Wan didn’t even look up, still grinding medicinal herbs.

Huo Tingxiao’s breath caught. Seeing her again after all these years, his heart pounded uncontrollably.

Without a word, he picked up the boy and turned to leave.

Sharp pain shot through his shoulder.

Huo Tingxiao winced.

The little boy giggled mischievously.

“Mommy said if she ever sees your face again…” His voice was sweet and innocent.

“She won’t show mercy.”

The Devil's Possession: Madness, Obsession and Hatred

The girl kept her head down, as if she didn't dare to look at him. 


"From now on, you will be responsible for preparing the young lady’s three meals a day, including her Chinese medicine." 


Jin Bei was a little surprised but even more delighted. 


Huo Tingxiao nodded, then waved his hand to signal that they could leave. 


Jin Bei had originally wanted to stay and take care of Lin Wan, but seeing his expression, she left timidly. 


After the door closed, Huo Tingxiao looked at the woman on the bed, and a strange feeling surged in his heart. 


She wasn’t as strong as she pretended to be. The way she cried out in pain just now had been so pitiful. 


It was far more heartbreaking than the sharp, defensive attitude she always showed. 


Was this just another one of her tricks? 


But looking at her pale and weak face, he didn’t think she was faking it. 


He pushed those thoughts away and placed his hand on her small belly again. 


Inside, at this moment, a little life was growing—a life closely connected to her. 


He hated it. He resented it. But he couldn’t bring himself to harm it. 


Restlessness surged inside him, making him feel like he was coming down with something. Suddenly, his palm trembled. 


At first, he thought he was imagining things. But when he felt it again, he realized what it was—fetal movement. 


Could it be that the child in her womb sensed that he wasn’t a threat and was greeting him? 


The thought startled him. He instinctively wanted to pull his hand away but found himself hesitating. 


Lin Wan’s forehead was damp with sweat, her messy hair sticking to her pale and fragile face, making her look delicate and sickly. 


When he gently brushed her hair back behind her ear, Huo Tingxiao felt like he had gone insane. 


It seemed like he was growing softer toward her. 


He indulged himself, even reaching out to pinch her cheek. 


Just as he imagined, her skin was soft and delicate. Almost flawless. If not for her sickly pale complexion, she would have been breathtaking. 


But then he heard her let out a faint whimper in her sleep, and he quickly pulled his hand back as if he had been burned. 


The child in her womb had also stopped moving. 


Huo Tingxiao carefully moved her body inward and tucked the blanket around her. 


After that, he turned his back to her, but his heart remained unsettled. 


Not long after, footsteps sounded from outside. He quickly shut his eyes, pretending to be asleep. 


As expected, the door to the room was pushed open. 


Jin Bei walked in, carrying lunch and a bowl of medicine. 


She set everything on the table, then knelt beside Lin Wan. 


Lin Wan slowly woke up, startled to see her. 


Jin Bei smiled. "Madam, it’s time for lunch. Let me help you up to eat." 


Lin Wan nodded, allowing Jin Bei to help her sit up on the bed. 


Jin Bei handed her the food and moved the dishes closer. 


"Madam, my name is Jin Bei. Young Master said I will be serving your three meals a day from now on." 


Lin Wan was surprised. But when she turned her head, she realized she had been sleeping in Huo Tingxiao’s bed. 


Thinking about the man’s violent temper, she panicked. She was afraid he would hurt her unborn child again, so she quickly tried to get off the bed. 


Huo Tingxiao noticed her trying to avoid him, and his face darkened. 


"Stay where you are. What, do you think I’m a cannibal?"


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