Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 23: The Heart-Wrenching Moment for the Worthless Woman

Huo Qinglin, with a stony expression, said firmly, "Not yet, Huan Ning. You must be patient and wait a little longer—until I get the land deed."

"If you want the land deed, you have to marry her. No, Qing Lin, I don't want that kind of result. I only want us to be together." Lu Huan Ning bluntly treated Lin Banxia as the third party in her love affair.

"Huan Ning, if you can't endure the little things, you'll spoil the bigger plans. Whether the Huo Family's power ultimately ends up in my hands hinges on whether I can obtain the Pear Garden's land deed. Can you not be so willful?" Though Huo Qinglin was drawn to Lu Huan Ning and had feelings for her, his focus on his career ultimately prevailed.

Lu Huan Ning felt powerless and could only continue crying bitterly.

The two stood beside the elevator when, suddenly, the elevator door opened.

Lin Kunhuai stepped out and, upon seeing the two of them, appeared slightly surprised.

"Second Young Master Huo, Huan Ning, why are you both here?" Lin Kunhuai glanced back and forth at them.

Lu Huan Ning hastily turned away, quickly wiping her tears with rushed strokes.

She didn't dare let Lin Kunhuai notice anything.

Huo Qinglin immediately replied, "Uncle, I had just gone downstairs to buy a snack for Banxia. On my way back up, I ran into Miss Lu."

Lu Huan Ning promptly nodded along. "Yes, Uncle, I couldn't have imagined cousin's injuries would be this severe. Just looking at her feels so distressing."

Their response was seamless and flawless.

Lin Kunhuai didn't dwell on it, his concerns focused only on his daughter's involvement in whatever trouble lay ahead.

"Uncle, let's head back to the hospital room," Huo Qinglin quickly suggested.

Lin Kunhuai was already striding toward the hospital room.

Huo Qinglin turned back, locking eyes with Lu Huan Ning. His gaze warned her not to make a scene.

Lu Huan Ning's heart was consumed by agony.

She knew Huo Qinglin's heart was cold and unrelenting. She also understood she hadn't risen to a place of significance that would make him abandon his career for her.

All that remained was hatred—hatred for Lin Banxia, the intruder.

Lin Kunhuai pushed open the hospital room door and saw Lin Banxia with one leg encased in a cast, suspended in the air. His brows furrowed immediately. "What happened? Attending the old lady's birthday banquet, and you end up like this? So thoughtless."

Huo Qinglin offered a brief explanation by her side: "Uncle, this isn't Banxia's fault. My sister accidentally bumped into her, which caused Banxia's injury."

"Oh, so that's what happened." Lin Kunhuai finally exhaled a slight sigh of relief.

Lin Banxia responded lightly, "Dad, if you're worried that my troubles at the Huo Family will bring you embarrassment, why don't you just call off my engagement to Qing Lin? Our small, humble family, attaching itself to such a powerful household—it's hard to tell whether it's a blessing or a curse."

"Call off the engagement?" Lin Kunhuai's face immediately darkened. "Banxia, do you think marriage is a game? You and Qing Lin's engagement was only recently finalized, and now you want to retract it? Have you even considered Qing Lin's feelings?"

Huo Qinglin, startled, quickly interjected, "Banxia, stop being irrational. Of course, we won't break off the engagement."

Lin Banxia glanced at everyone eyeing the Pear Garden land deed in her hand. All she felt was an icy, sinking sensation in her heart.

Did anyone truly care about her?

Aside from her deceased grandparents and mother, it seemed there wasn't anyone left in the world willing to truly care for her.

If that was the case, why should she fulfill the desires of these heartless people?

"Dad, don't worry about me. Isn't your company busy? You can go back now," Lin Banxia said, unwilling to face her father's cold and emotionless expression.

"Alright, as long as Qing Lin stays with you, I feel assured. I'll arrange for a caregiver to look after you later," Lin Kunhuai replied, constrained by his inability to spend time with her, leaving only token gestures of paternal responsibility.

"Uncle, there's no need for a caregiver. I'll send a servant to take care of her," Huo Qinglin quickly offered.

Lin Banxia immediately gave him a delighted smile, replying, "Qing Lin knows how to care for me best."

Lin Kunhuai was also pleased, expressing his satisfaction. "Second Young Master Huo truly is a responsible and good man. Banxia, you must cherish him well."

Lin Kunhuai left, leaving behind Huo Qinglin and Lin Banxia. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

The atmosphere between the two grew strained and heavy.