The Secret About the Past (36)

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It was exceptionally quiet at the dining table. No one dared to utter a single word and instead just tucked into their food silently.

Madam Xu looked at her daughter and husband before putting down her bowl and chopsticks.

Noticing that she was about to stand up, Xu Yang stopped her, "Mother, don't go yet."

"Why?" Madam Xu sat down again.

"After thinking about it, I decided to tell you and Father about this matter," said Xu Yang as he shot Xu Youran a glance.

"Brother! Didn't you promise me earlier?" Xu Youran exclaimed, seemingly having guessed what he was going to say.

Xu Yang looked away and ignored her. "Youran was the one behind Chi Rui'er's suicide."

Madam Xu turned to glare at Xu Youran and questioned her, "Is what your Brother said true?"

"Yes, but, Chi Rui'er killed someone before. She deserves to die."