From Mrs. Ji and the eldest grandmother, Xiao'er learned that the last few years for old Mr. Shen and the main family were nothing short of desolate and pitiful.
However, Xiao'er felt no sympathy. They had homes and lands, but still their life was tragic. Who could they really blame for this?
Their life was bleak, and that worthless and opportunistic people would apologize to her family was not surprising to Xiao'er. But that even Mrs. Shen could keep her temper in check enough to come and offer an apology, that went beyond Xiao'er's understanding.