Chapter 1236: Chapter 1236: The Chief Wedding Officiant

“Jing Yan has never been the problem between us; she agreed to come to the United States with me only to cover for me,” Jiang Jinchen finally admitted.

“Do you dare say she doesn’t like you, that there is nothing between you?”

Ning Yanan sneered. She had personally seen him holding Jing Yan that day, their intimacy resembling that of a real couple.

Would anyone be able to fake such genuine affection?

“…”

Jiang Jinchen’s gaze flickered.

Before that evening, he could have confidently defended himself.

But now, could he still do so?

He had no feelings for Jing Yan, yet he had slept with her…

Given Ning Yanan’s character, she would never forgive him.

Jiang Jinchen’s slender, peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke indifferently, “There is nothing between us, the woman I want to marry has always been you and only you.”

“But I no longer wish to marry.”

Ning Yanan broke free from his hold and took several steps back, lifting her head to look at him.

Her eyes were brimming with tears.

“When I said we should break up, I wasn’t joking or acting out of spite. Jiang Jinchen, I’m truly tired. What stands between us isn’t just the Jiang Family; there’s also a child.”

Ning Yanan’s tears fell like rain, and she appeared so fragile as if she could collapse at any moment.

This was the first time Jiang Jinchen had seen her so helpless; instinctively, he wanted to step forward and take her into his arms.

But Ning Yanan kept retreating until her back hit the door panel.

She bit her lip.

“We were never from the same world. You asked me if I never considered marrying you, and the answer is, I never did. I was only blinded by obsession to be with you, and I never dared to hope for forever. Now it’s all over. I’m back to my life as a simple police officer. Can Mr. Jinchen let me go?”

“You wish!”

Jiang Jinchen’s face darkened, his words firm and harsh.

Ever since he decided to be with Ning Yanan, just as he said,

he would never let go, not even in death.

His chest heaved violently due to her resolute rejection.

“Ning Yanan, how much longer will you continue to deceive yourself and me? You clearly can’t forget me,” Jiang Jinchen’s handsome face showed his displeasure.

Ning Yanan gave him a glance, her expression already calm again.

“I might not forget now, but sooner or later I will. Time is the best healer.”

“…”

Jiang Jinchen stared at her, and Ning Yanan let her gaze fall, allowing him to scrutinize her.

Her attitude didn’t soften in the slightest.

She wasn’t lying.

From the beginning, she had never imagined being with Jiang Jinchen.

And once they really were together, she knew very well there would be no future.

She hadn’t been without fantasies, but they shattered when Jiang Haoyan appeared.

A dream impossible to realize was enough once lived through.

She didn’t want Jiang Jinchen to fight desperately for a life that wasn’t his own.

He shouldn’t live so wretchedly.

“Jiang Jinchen, just be the esteemed Mr. Jiang Jinchen, and forget me.”

Ning Yanan pushed his hand away, turned, and left under his shocked gaze.

Exiting Zhi Shang, Ning Yanan didn’t even look back once; she hailed a taxi and swiftly departed.

…

Private villa.

“Achoo–”

“Achoo–”

“Achoo–”

Qin Youxuan sneezed several times in a row, collapsing weakly onto the sofa, her body feeling limp.

Dan Hanjie, carrying their son, followed behind, his brow furrowing at the sight of her red, kitten-like eyes.

“What’s wrong?”

“I don’t know, I just feel a bit uncomfortable, cold all over; I guess I’m just too tired,” Qin Youxuan rubbed her little nose.

“Dan Hanjie, when we get married, will my dad be able to attend?”