Amnesiac Fiancé Married Another, So I Married His Brother - Chapter 73

After Huo Xuanye dropped Li Su off at the Li family home, he headed to the office.

Li Su’s mother walked into her room carrying a cup of hot water.

The once tidy and clean room was now in disarray.

Li Su’s slender figure crouched beside the coffee table, surrounded by various items.

Originally, her room had held even more mementos related to Huo Zhenzhou.

After his disappearance, Li Su had been too heartbroken.

To pull herself together, she had hidden away many of the gifts Huo Zhenzhou had given her, as well as items that held shared memories.

“Sweetheart.”

“What are you doing?”

Her mother set down the cup of water. “Are you throwing all of these away?”

Li Su glanced at the cardboard box beside her and spotted the ceramic bear she and Huo Zhenzhou had painted together.

Though it looked a little odd, she had loved it at the time.

“Yeah.”

In her hand was a diamond butterfly brooch, a Christmas gift from Huo Zhenzhou during their relationship, paired with a red wool coat.

Back then, their time together had been so sweet.

Now, in Huo Zhenzhou’s memory, that sweetness was nothing more than poisoned candy.

Did it feel satisfying?

Not really.

He was someone she had once loved deeply.

Her mother sighed. These things were now like expired sweets.

Gently, she said, “Sweetheart, time will fade everything. I believe that once Huo Zhenzhou regains his memories, he’ll come to understand.”

“Yeah.”

Time could also fade her feelings for Huo Zhenzhou.

The cheap little trinkets could be thrown away.

But the valuable items might still serve another purpose.

So, Li Su sorted them into two piles, valuable and worthless.

She handed the expensive items to the family butler, instructing him to arrange a charity auction.

The proceeds would be donated to support women and children in impoverished mountain regions.

After a full day of packing, Li Su collapsed onto her bed.

Exhausted…

She drifted into a hazy sleep.

When she woke, she was curled up in the warmth of her blankets, with Huo Xuanye lying beside her. He wasn’t on his phone, just silently watching her.

“Wife~”

Li Su burrowed into his arms. “When did you get back?”

“Half an hour ago.”

Huo Xuanye wrapped an arm around her. “I heard you spent the day cleaning out your room, selling off the gifts my brother gave you?”

Still drowsy, Li Su murmured lazily, “Mhm. Keeping them won’t do me any good. Might as well help those in need.”

Letting go of the things Huo Zhenzhou had given her was like letting go of him.

Li Su was gentle yet decisive, capable of both deep love and firm detachment.

Huo Xuanye pressed his forehead to hers and whispered, “My wife is as beautiful as she is kind. It’s fine. If you sell what he gave you, I’ll give you new gifts.”

“Then I’ll start looking forward to it~”

Li Su smiled, her eyes soft, and Huo Xuanye was instantly lost in her gaze. “Can I kiss you?”

“Of course~”

The moment the words left her lips, Huo Xuanye cupped her face and kissed her.

In the dim, warm glow of the room, the two clung to each other on the soft bed, lost in each other.

After a long while, Li Su pushed him away.

Huo Xuanye nuzzled against her neck, murmuring, “Sweetheart~”

“Let’s go eat first.”

“Okay.”

Since Li Su was home, Li Chen had skipped his usual business dinner to join his sister for the evening meal.

“Brother!”

The moment she called out to him, Li Chen’s face lit up. “Darling.”

Huo Xuanye greeted, “Brother.”

Li Chen’s expression cooled. “Oh, you’re here too.”

The double standards of Li Chen.

Huo Xuanye wasn’t angry, but his tone was still dripping with playful sarcasm: “Darling, it seems like your brother doesn’t welcome me.”

Li Su: “Then go back home.”

Huo Xuanye: “…”

Just moments ago, they were kissing in the bedroom, and now she was telling him to leave?

“No! I’m not going!”

Huo Xuanye leaned into his shamelessness. “I just love being with my wife.”

Wherever his wife was, he would be there too.

Although Li Su’s parents were displeased with Huo Zhenzhou, Huo Xuanye wasn’t him.

Even if they were brothers, Huo Zhenzhou’s mistakes shouldn’t be held against Huo Xuanye.

During Li Su’s recovery, Huo Xuanye had been by her side, taking care of her tirelessly, meticulously, and devotedly. In that time, Li Su had even gained a little weight from eating well to heal.

Huo Xuanye, on the other hand, had lost a lot of weight, his handsome face looking haggard.

Li Chen and Li Su walked side by side toward the dining room. “Since you’re back, stay a few more days.”

Li Su agreed readily. “Sure.”

Li Chen: “Stay through the New Year, no objections?”

Li Su had none.

Huo Zhenzhou needed time to cool off.

If he wanted to lose his mind, fine, just not in front of her.

“Of course.”

Li Su agreed again.

Huo Xuanye stayed silent.

No need to worry about him.

He was fine.

He could celebrate the New Year at the Li household too. His parents weren’t so traditional about spending holidays only with the groom’s family.

Soon, Christmas arrived.

Li Su loved this holiday, so the house had been decorated early.

A massive Christmas tree stood adorned with beautiful spherical ornaments, surrounded by all sorts of gift boxes.

Li Su wore a red dress, while Chi Qingche snapped away with her camera.

“Gorgeous!”

“Stunning!”

“Beautiful!”

“This shot is perfect!”

“Ugh, someone’s blocking the frame!”

Chi Qingche had been happily photographing Li Su when suddenly Huo Xuanye’s face appeared in the shot.

Hmph!

The lens had been tainted by him!

Li Su shot Huo Xuanye a look.

Huo Xuanye obediently stepped out of the frame.

Chi Qingche took a few more shots. “My turn now.”

Li Su then took photos of Chi Qingche.

Huo Xuanye quietly walked over to Li Chen and plopped onto the sofa.

“Want a drink?”

Li Chen poured him a glass of champagne.

“Thanks, bro.”

Huo Xuanye wanted to take a photo with Li Su.

He had deliberately worn a black shirt and red tie tonight to match her red dress.

But now, all he could do was watch as the two girls snapped away.

Women really loved taking photos.

And they looked so cute while doing it.

Huo Xuanye held his champagne but didn’t drink, his eyes fixed on Li Su.

After taking a few shots of Chi Qingche, Li Su turned her head. “Hubby~”

Huo Xuanye set down his glass and walked over immediately.

“Want to take a photo together?”

“Of course.” Huo Xuanye wrapped an arm around her. “How? Like a magazine shoot?”

“No need to be that intimate.”

A flicker of disappointment flashed in Huo Xuanye’s eyes.

Chi Qingche held up the camera. “Don’t worry, Mr. Huo, I’ll make sure you both look amazing.”

Huo Xuanye, recalling her earlier comment, replied with a hint of sarcasm, “It’s fine. My face doesn’t matter, Susu’s is the important one.”

Chi Qingche smiled sweetly.

She made sure Li Su looked flawless in the photos. As for the guy next to her…

Well.

Huo Xuanye was just too handsome!

With a face like that, even a blurry shot would exude a vibe of effortless charm.

The photos of Li Su and Huo Xuanye turned out dreamily romantic, leaving Chi Qingche envious.

Her gaze flickered toward Li Chen, who was leisurely sipping his wine nearby.

Li Su instantly understood. “Bro, come take a photo with us.”

“I’d rather not be in the photo.”

Li Su pouted coquettishly, “Brother, it’s for memories.”

The moment his sister acted cute, Li Chen set down his glass and walked over.

Huo Xuanye had been standing contentedly beside Li Su when suddenly a camera was thrust into his hands.

Chi Qingche smiled sweetly, “President Huo, you know how to take photos, right? Could you help us out? Thanks!”

Huo Xuanye: “…”