Volume 3, Chapter 32 - To the Black House

"I have to remind you, if I don't get married in ten or eight years, don't blame me!" the unfilial daughter viciously retorted.

"Right, I forgot to tell you." My mother completely ignored me and went on by herself, "A few days ago, the Lin family's handsome and extraordinary eldest brother sneakily appeared. I first saw him outside the dumpling restaurant, he said he was passing by, and kindly 'incidentally' asked if you had returned. Then when I went to your doghole to help you open the window for some fresh air, I saw him 'passing by' again. Tell me, how strange is that?"

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Was he concerned about whether I'd returned home or not? I kept asking myself this question. Was it because he trusted me or was he afraid I'd be his stepmom and take his inheritance? Or was it because the service period of that unfair treaty I signed hadn't expired yet?