Chapter 205
The staff blushed and hastily said, “It’s not necessary, it’s not necessary for your honor to come and inspect our small work.”
“No distinction between big and small tasks, your positions are very meaningful,” Huo Youqiao said with a smile to encourage her.
Her heart beat even faster, and after being excited for a while, she finally focused her attention on Ye Zhi. She was still young and had discussed with her friends about who Mayor Huo might marry. She had expected it to be a woman, but she hadn’t expected it to be a male beta.
After checking Ye Zhi’s information, she was even more surprised.
He actually had a divorce record?
Curiosity gnawed at her, but professional ethics prevented her from showing too much curiosity. After filling out both sets of documents and taking their marriage certificate photos, before the final step, she asked as a matter of routine, “Are you both sure? Once the marriage is contracted, it will be legally protected, and the other party will be your only partner, requiring mutual respect and care.”
Huo Youqiao didn’t hesitate at all. “Sure.” As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately turned his gaze to Ye Zhi beside him.
The two sat together, holding hands all the time. Ye Zhi’s face was slightly flushed, his lips, now tinged red, parted slightly, his voice clear and pleasant, “I’m sure.”
As the sound of the official seal was heard, their marriage became effective.
On the way back, Ye Zhi noticed that they weren’t heading back to the Huo family’s old mansion, but to the Green Garden.
Although he had been trying his best to avoid thinking about what Huo Youqiao had gone through when he confessed at the beginning, he couldn’t help but think about it when he arrived here. He knew almost everything about the Huo family’s situation, and thinking about what Huo Youqiao had said about “compensation,” it wasn’t hard to guess what he had given up.
“You… Did you compensate him for what should have been rightfully yours?” Ye Zhi couldn’t help but ask.
Huo Youqiao didn’t deny it. “Yes, I moved out with Ranran.”
Ye Zhi felt uncomfortable in his heart, thinking about how much Huo Youqiao had done for him, probably even more than he could imagine. He couldn’t help but feel guilty for the decision he had made so easily.
But he was also grateful. Fortunately, he hadn’t missed out on a lifetime of happiness.
“The elementary school you’ll be attending next year isn’t far away either. I’ve also hired a nanny for her, in her fifties, and she’s quite nice.” Seeing Ye Zhi’s nervousness, Huo Youqiao began to chat to ease his tension. “She’s willing to stay at home, diligent and clean, and Ranran likes her quite a bit.”
“Of course, what she likes most is you. After you left, she asked me many times, and from time to time, she would look at the handicrafts you made for her. Her birthday wish this year was also for you to come back soon.” Huo Youqiao held his hand, gently rubbing his fingertips as he spoke.
Just listening made Ye Zhi feel extremely guilty. He bit his lip and whispered, “It’s my fault.”
Too impulsive, too eager, nothing was properly sorted out, it was almost like fleeing for his life, causing not only great sorrow but also discomfort, even for trivial things. Of course, Ye Zhi had more worries in his heart. “But our relationship now… Will Ranran accept it?”
Huo Youqiao smiled, “She will. She’s always hoped you would be her mother.”
“That’s because she’s still young. What if she understands in the future… Will she…” Will she look down on him? Will she be unable to accept it? After all, the beginning of this relationship was immoral and unvirtuous.
“She won’t.” Huo Youqiao’s tone was very firm. “If she has any discomfort or rejection by then, I’ll explain it to her properly. You can rest assured.”
Even though he was comforted, Ye Zhi’s personality wouldn’t allow him to truly let go. From the moment they got out of the car until they entered the house, he was still somewhat nervous. When he saw the little girl drawing on the coffee table in the living room, his heart tightened even more.
Huo Youqiao spoke first, “Ranran, guess who’s back?”
Because she didn’t go to school, the little girl wearing pink coral fleece pajamas raised her head. When she saw Ye Zhi, her eyes immediately lit up. She threw down her paintbrush and ran to Ye Zhi. She ran so fast that she even lost one of her slippers. Crossing the spacious living room, by the time she reached Ye Zhi, tears were already streaming down her face. Her voice was filled with excitement and choked with tears, with a hint of grievance, “Zhi Zhi! You’re finally back!”
She threw herself into Ye Zhi’s arms. Ye Zhi caught her with his hands first, then pulled her into his embrace. Because of the pregnancy, he couldn’t lift her up, so he could only crouch down and hug her tightly. The little girl’s enthusiastic reaction finally dispelled his first wave of unease, and a smile appeared on his face. “I’m sorry I didn’t contact you for so long. I’m back now.”
“Wu wu…” Huo Ran buried her face in his neck. “Daddy said he would bring you back, and he really did. Daddy didn’t lie to me.”
