Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

Huo Canghai continued, ”As a father, I am more partial to you because you are the child of the woman I loved. But Wen An, they are also my children, who came into my life earlier than you. A father cannot remain indifferent to their lives and deaths.”

”Maybe you can’t fully empathize with what I’m saying now. When you have children of your own, you’ll realize that no matter if they are successful or ordinary, they will always be that little child who clings to your leg, speaks sweetly to you, and cares if you’re feeling unwell.”

”In a normal parent’s eyes, their children are forever young.”

After saying so much, Huo Canghai felt he might have been overly sentimental and long-winded.

He paused and asked Huo Wen’an, ”Do you understand your father’s intentions?”

Nodding, Huo Wen’an said, ”You’re a good father and a competent family Captain. Father, I’m proud of you.”

Huo Canghai blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed by his youngest son’s praise.

Hearing Huo Canghai mention his late wife, Xu Xingguang observed Andariel’s reaction.

Andariel was ladling wontons and handed the first bowl to Xu Xingguang. ”Xingguang, I made these wontons. I learned how to make them from the chef yesterday afternoon. Give them a try.”

”Thank you, Your Highness.”

Andariel then picked up bowls for Huo Wen’an and Huo Canghai.

As Xu Xingguang took small bites of the wonton with her spoon, Andariel leaned in and whispered, ”Don’t worry, I won’t be jealous of someone who has passed away. Besides, cherishing his late wife and treating her children well shows he is responsible.”

When Andariel first met Huo Canghai at a royal banquet, she heard he was a man of responsibility. After his late wife passed away, he never approached another woman, giving his late wife the respect she deserved.

She loved all of Huo Canghai’s virtues, naturally including his feelings for his late wife.

Xu Xingguang previously couldn’t believe a young girl could fall for an old man, but the story of the princess and Huo Canghai made her reconsider.

After the meal, Cheng Yue came to Huo Wen’an to report on Huo Yunsheng’s situation. She said, ”Mister knelt at Madam’s door for over an hour and fainted before she finally opened the door.”

”Did Madam forgive him?” Andariel asked, intrigued.

Cheng Yue shook her head, ”Madam refused to forgive him and even asked the eldest son for a divorce.”

Hmm?

Hearing this, Huo Canghai slightly furrowed his brows and asked, ”Did Huo Yunsheng agree?”

Cheng Yue considered her response and said, ”The eldest son didn’t dare to agree.”

How could Huo Yunsheng dare easily divorce Xie Jinyun?

Xie Jinyun’s family was a military noble family, the National Marshal Mansion of Xia Country. Their marriage initially drew worldwide attention. Years ago, due to Huo Yunsheng’s infidelity, Xie Jinyun had threatened divorce. When Huo Yunsheng went to the Xie Family to bring her back, he vowed in front of her parents.

If he agreed to the divorce now, his formidable brother-in-law would definitely come to Divine Concealment Island to deal with him.

Not to mention, Huo Canghai wouldn’t let him off lightly either.

Huo Wen’an said to Huo Canghai, ”Madam has suffered a lot in this marriage. If she wants a divorce, might as well agree. She’s still young, leaving the marriage and Divine Concealment Island, she could find broader opportunities.”

Huo Canghai hesitated a bit, ”But as for the Xie Family...”

”Xie Jinyun is a person first, then the daughter of the Xie Family and daughter-in-law of the Huo Family. I believe, if Xie Family’s parents-in-law were still alive, they wouldn’t want to see their daughter living a bitter life alone.”

Xu Xingguang also agreed with Huo Wen’an, ”They should separate. The marriage has been a heavy burden on Xie Jinyun. If divorce is her wish, let her have it.”

Huo Canghai thought for a moment, then agreed.

Xie Jinyun presented the divorce papers she’d long prepared that day. She put on protective gear and for the first time went to Huo Yunsheng’s room. He lay there weak and motionless.

Xie Jinyun put on disposable gloves, held Huo Yunsheng’s hand, and helped him sign the divorce papers without hesitation, stroke by stroke.

After signing, Xie Jinyun took off her gloves in front of Huo Yunsheng.

”Huo Yunsheng, marrying you was the most regrettable decision of my life.” Xie Jinyun left with the divorce papers, and Shenyin Cheng watched her storm in and swiftly leave. He took a bowl of richly stewed bone broth to the second floor, curious about Huo Yunsheng’s reaction.