Amnesiac Fiancé Married Another, So I Married His Brother - Chapter 96

That makes sense.

“I was just asking casually. This business trip felt really long.”

Huo Xuanye’s chest tightened. “If I were away for that long in the future, would you care about me?”

“Obviously. If you were gone that long, I’d start suspecting you had another family out there.”

Huo Xuanye couldn’t help but laugh at Li Su’s remark. “Impossible. I only like you.”

“Mhm.”

The bedroom fell silent for a minute before Huo Xuanye murmured, “Can you… only like me too?”

Ahhh!

He had never been this vulnerable in his life.

A proud man like him was actually pleading for his wife’s love.

Li Su, who had been leaning against his back, turned around in his arms and nestled her head against him.

“Of course~”

Her voice was soft. “You’re my husband. It wouldn’t be right for me to like someone else instead of you…”

“Yeah, it really wouldn’t. You’re only allowed to like me.”

Though she couldn’t see Huo Xuanye’s expression, Li Su could tell he was happy.

Gently, she said, “You still owe me one thing from before, remember?”

“I remember.”

Huo Xuanye suddenly felt a flicker of anticipation.

In the dead of night—

What kind of request would Li Su make?

“Promise me you won’t overthink things from now on.”

(⊙o⊙)…

That’s it?

No risqué, suggestive demands like Huo Xuanye had imagined.

As if reading his mind, Li Su kissed him.

Huo Xuanye pinned her beneath him. “Baby, are you inviting me?”

“No…”

“Huo Xuanye, get off.”

He cupped her face. “What did you call me?”

“Husband, I’m really tired today. Maybe another time…”

Huo Xuanye didn’t budge. “Since you joined this show last month, we’ve only done it three times. Once the show’s over, wife, will you make it up to me? Let’s say twice a day to compensate.”

What the?

Compensate?!

Twice a day, sixty times a month?

Sixty make-up sessions?!

That’s terrifying!

Li Su reminded him, “I also have seven days of my period every month.”

Huo Xuanye accepted this readily. “Then we’ll calculate it based on 23 days a month.”

“Huo Xuanye!! Are you crazy?”

“Yes, I’m crazy! I want to possess you, every single day…” He whispered against her cheek, “Baby, I want to be with you all the time. After the show wraps, let’s go on vacation, okay?”

Li Su couldn’t push him off. “A vacation is fine, but when you say ‘be with you all the time,’ you mean by my side, not inside me, right?”

“I’m fine with either. Whatever you say…”

Fine with what?!

Li Su shoved at his shoulders again. “Get down.”

Huo Xuanye planted several kisses on her before finally settling down to sleep, holding her close.

His dreams that night were sweet.

Li Su said she’d only like him.

Li Su told him not to overthink.

No overthinking.

Li Su only loved him.

The next day, Huo Zhenzhou returned.

He and Li Su crossed paths on the stairs.

She was just as he remembered, beautiful and gentle.

“Brother.”

The title still felt unfamiliar no matter how many times he heard it.

Li Su had long since grown comfortable around Huo Zhenzhou. “You’re back. This trip was pretty long.”

Huo Zhenzhou’s gaze softened. “There was a lot to handle.”

“I have to head to the studio. I’ll see you later.”

Li Su hurried past him, leaving behind the faintest trace of pear blossom fragrance.

Huo Zhenzhou stood still, closing his eyes as his breathing grew heavier.

Dinnertime.

As soon as Huo Zhenzhou returned, the whole family gathered in a lively and joyful celebration.

“I’m planning to move out for a while,” Huo Zhenzhou suddenly announced.

“Why would you move out? Who’s going to cook for you, do your laundry? It’s so much better at home!” Grandma Xie was the first to object. “I don’t agree.”

“Are you moving out because you’re in a relationship?” Xiao Qiyu asked with a smile.

“No, I’m not in a relationship,” Huo Zhenzhou replied. “I just want to live alone for a while. I’ll hire a part-time cleaner to take care of things.”

Li Su discreetly glanced at Huo Xuanye, whose expression showed no surprise at all.

It seemed he had known about Huo Zhenzhou’s plan to move out before anyone else.

Li Su quietly messaged Huo Xuanye: Did you threaten your brother?

Huo Xuanye was shocked when he saw the message.

Him, threaten?

Did Huo Zhenzhou look like someone who could be threatened?

He replied with a simple: No.

Huo Zhenzhou stood up to leave. “Don’t try to talk me out of it. I’ve made up my mind. This is for the best, for everyone.”

All eyes turned to Huo Xuanye.

Huo Xuanye leaned back in his chair. “So it’s my fault? Everyone thinks I made him move out?”

“In that case, my wife and I will move out too!”

He grabbed Li Su’s hand. “Would you move out with me?”

Before Li Su could answer, Xiao Qiyu interjected.

“That’s not what we meant! Don’t be so impulsive-”

Huo Xuanye pulled Li Su up. “Whether my brother wants to move out is his business. My wife and I don’t mind. You should ask him, I promised I wouldn’t say anything.”

After they left, the dining room erupted in discussion.

Xiao Qiyu immediately decided that Huo Zhenzhou’s father should talk to him.

“Me again?”

“You’re his father,” Xiao Qiyu said.

Huo’s father had no rebuttal.

Li Su walked upstairs with Huo Xuanye. “What’s wrong with him?”

“He’s sick.”

“What kind of sickness?”

“Not sure. Psychological, maybe.” Huo Xuanye held her hand tightly. “Probably because after regaining his memories, he realized his fiancée became his brother’s wife. He can’t handle it.”

Li Su didn’t want Huo Zhenzhou to be consumed by resentment over something that should be left in the past.

“He used to be so open-minded. Why is he stuck on this?”

After everything she had gone through, she hadn’t dared to fall into depression, yet he was the one struggling?

Maybe she just didn’t understand love.

If he had truly loved her, she should have been the first thing he remembered.

But Huo Zhenzhou hadn’t.

Li Su stepped closer to Huo Xuanye, leaning into his embrace and wrapping her arms around his waist. “Husband.”

“Hmm?”

Huo Xuanye’s heart raced. “I’m here. Call for me, and I’ll always be here.”

Li Su pressed her cheek against his chest. “Last year, I had enough bitterness from love. From now on, I only want sweetness.”

Huo Xuanye promised, “Guaranteed sweetness.”

“I trust you.”

How could he ever betray Li Su’s trust?

Never in this lifetime.

Huo Xuanye scooped her up in his arms. “Let’s not talk about depressing things. Let’s go rest, you’ve been exhausted these past few days.”

Li Su looped her arms around his neck. “Mmm, not bad. Having a strong, caring husband to carry me when I don’t feel like walking is pretty nice.”

Huo Xuanye smirked. “A strong, caring husband can do more than just carry you. He can do plenty of other things to make you happy.”

“Want to try some tonight?”

Li Su laughed. “I don’t need your acupuncture treatment.”

Huo Xuanye: “…”

He was learning.

Once he mastered it…

No.

Once he was proficient, he would use it on Li Su.

Huo Xuanye carried her into the room. “It’s a mutual activity we both enjoy.”