Lanni could agree that she had a point but, "If I do as they say, then they may set dad free, or they may go back on their promise. But if I don't go, then they will surely hurt him. Since there is a sliver of hope, why should I give up?"
"I would agree if it was anyone else but him." Li Yuming snickered. "He is not worthy."
Lanni stood up. "He may not be worth it for you since you hate him so much anyway. But to me, he is. I'm willing to risk it all." She turned to go back to her room. If this topic continued, they would fight again.
"He is a murderer." Li Yuming suddenly spoke.
Lanni paused in her steps and turned robotically. Her face went pale in shock when she digested what her mother had just said. "You…"