Chapter 43: Heartache

Taking advantage of the time it took to wash clothes, Xia Zhi went back to her room to tidy up and dress herself. By the time she had finished her makeup, curled her hair, and changed clothes, the washing machine had also ended its cycle. She hung up the clothes, grabbed her purse, and happily headed out the door.

The meeting place was on the rooftop terrace of a hotel by the river. When Xia Zhi arrived, the click-clack of her high heels on the wooden floor drew the attention of He Jiarui, who was sitting on the edge. She raised her head and looked over.

"Sister-in-law," she called out with a smile, waving her hand.

Seeing her, Xia Zhi smiled and walked over.

"Am I late?" she asked apologetically after sitting down. "Sorry, Auntie, I don't come here often, so I'm not very familiar with the place."

He Huizhu spoke tenderly, "It's nothing. Xia Zhi, there's no need to be formal in front of me and Ruirui."