His sister's smile was beautiful and warm, putting Zhao Nuanyang at ease.
"You're welcome." Zhao Nuanyang smiled, then took out a book on drawing and began to read it off to the side.
Zhao Nuanyue collected her complicated thoughts and calmed her agitated heart. "After my brother and I returned," she began, "my stepfather tried to marry me off to his supervisor's foolish son in exchange for a promotion. Luckily, I was quick-witted enough to find someone to help me escape."
The others listened, filled with righteous indignation. Sun Haoran said, "That stepfather of yours is a monster in human guise. You did the right thing by coming back. Don't even think about returning."
"Mm, I won't be going back." Zhao Nuanyue gave a bitter smile. "This time, not only were we viciously beaten, but my brother, who had just recovered during his time in Nianqiao Village, suffered another major shock after we returned to Jincheng City."
