Ye Shu paused at the door, her expression carrying a trace of helplessness. Although she hadn't intended to overhear, and the matter wasn't honorable, Mrs. Huo's pride was strong, so she could only pretend she hadn't heard anything, lifting her hand to knock on the door, her tone even and virtuous.
"Mom, Shenting is back."
Mrs. Huo's muffled voice came from inside, "I'll be right there."
"Okay, then I'll go down first."
Ye Shu didn't wait at the door, worrying that if Mrs. Huo came out, it would surely be embarrassing, so she turned and went downstairs.
As she descended the stairs, a look of anxiety played across her face. Huo Shenting, with his long strides, walked straight towards her and spoke in a gentle voice.
"Where is mom?"
Ye Shu pursed her lips, glanced at the tightly closed room upstairs, bit her lip lightly, unsure whether or not to bring it up to Huo Shenting.