A Family Argument

Would anyone blame Mia for being mad at Baiyi, though? He had humiliated her in public! As the crowd around her burst into a bout of unkind laughter, Mia could feel her cheeks burn; at that moment, she wished for nothing more than a cave to hide in.

She respected Baiyi with all her heart and considered him her second father. From time to time, she considered changing the way she addressed him. Sometimes, she even harbored a certain unbelievable sentiment towards him — someone she considered a father figure. She had placed him on a pedestal, but now, not even the great amount of respect she held for Baiyi could excuse Baiyi's insensitivity!