Shen Mengfang seemed to be slapped awake as she quickly denied, "Why... why would I do that? Ran, isn't this just a part of your wild imagination? I'm just inviting friends over for lunch. That's all. You're overthinking it."
When she said that, she was flustered as she took brief glances at Song Guoqing. She could not help but quiver upon seeing the darkened expression on his face.
Song Ran chuckled softly as she wrapped her hands around her dad's elbow. With a soft voice, she said, "Dad, if Aunty Shen thinks this, you must help me. You can't let my stepmother bully me."
Song Guoqing was somewhat disconcerted as he stroked Song Ran's hair and softened his tone when addressing her. "Don't worry. I'm your father. I will do all that I can so that your life isn't a living hell. I hate to see you suffer."
