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However, her kindness was unlike that of Yao Hanai and others; theirs was either to humiliate or to ingratiate themselves. But her intention was purely to be kind to her so that once married, they could live together without strained sister-in-law relations.

Yet such words she truly could not utter, knowing that if she did speak them aloud, it would certainly make Lin Yuan sad.

Seeing Tian Hui's hesitance and struggle to find the right words, Lin Yuan felt a touch of amusement. This young girl, though not foolish, was indeed too honest, and a casual remark from her had flummoxed her.

"Alright, sister, don't fret about it," Lin Yuan burst out laughing, wrapped her arm around hers and pulled her to a chair nearby, saying with a smile, "Sister, you will be my elder sister-in-law in the future, and if nothing unexpected happens, we will be family. You naturally should be kind to me, right?"