Chapter 45: Injuries Justify the Means

With her frail body, a fall might have sent her directly to the afterlife, yet now Aunt must think it was her who pushed that wretch. It's infuriating.

Originally, the Qiu Family's remark years ago was just a jest; they never specified who the engagement was with. Yet she took it seriously, which would have been fine, but she always wants to step on her to curry favor with the Qiu Family.

She's not that old yet, but it really seems like there's something wrong with her cousin's brain. Being around each other always ends in no good—truly maddening.

But what to do now? Hiding doesn't suit Ning Lingyu's nature. Why feel guilty for something she didn't do? Her cousin's bleeding was her own doing. Getting hurt doesn't automatically make her right.

Yes, that's it.

Having made up her mind, she left the room, went downstairs, and first called her dad. As soon as the call connected, "Dad, are you busy right now?"