"Your mother?" Mo Li narrowed his eyes. Before she arrived in this body, Mo Li didn't actually make any efforts to inquire about her mother. "Was a witch?"
"Yes. I think she is. It would totally make sense. I can't drink blood, but I am not aging just like a human. I think… I think she is somewhere inside the castle. He might have promised her to keep me safe, and that was why he made sure not to give me any attention. He sent me away, away from everyone else. For years… I was living in that castle without any trouble. Just the bullying, which was not as harsh as politics. However, I changed, and I met you, then I married you. That changes things. You are a danger. You and I together would surely attract attention, jealousy, and schemes."
"So, he wanted to kill me?"