Perhaps sensing something off in his mood, his aunt looked awkward as well. Along with his indifferent attitude and the faint sense of pressure around him, it made his aunt feel like she was sitting on needles, with her back prickling and something stuck in her throat.
After staying for a while, she left. Despite the family of three repeatedly asking her to stay, they couldn't keep the flustered aunt around. Finally, they all escorted her to the entrance of the community, and Old Su personally hailed a cab and paid the fare in advance. Only then did the family return home.
"Son, this is my fault. You and your dad had already said, but I..."
As soon as they entered the house, the atmosphere among the three of them turned a bit heavy. Zhou Hui knew she was at fault and couldn't help but speak up.
His mom, though rebellious and a bit headstrong—even the family dog had to give her some respect—was undeniably a reasonable woman, especially when it came to major matters.
