Feeling

"Mhm…" MingYue replied. 

She then paused for a moment before she continued, "I just don't get it. Why would they do all this?"

Alex had speculated from the Patriarch's point of view; he didn't have much time to wait until MingYue could protect the family. 

After all, based on all the stories he had heard so far, the Patriarch was a selfish person. 

He didn't want to sacrifice his life for future generations, but Alex knew that's not what MingYue was asking for, even though she said it like that. 

"Well, that's not important. 

In the end, they betrayed you for their own selfish desire."

"Yeah, they are so stupid. 

If they knew what I'm capable of now, I'm sure they would regret it!"

'I know it; she just wants approval to appease her guilt. 

She probably feels guilty about burning down her old home,' Alex thought, then continued, "They should have known better and trusted you.