The Duke held his son's gaze for a prolonged moment, then turned his gaze away and let out a sigh. "I know you. You wouldn't do that."
Xiao Chen's expression remained indifferent, but he didn't contest his father's statement. As he grew older, he had indeed never entertained the thought of casting his sister out of their home again.
After the Duke departed, Xiao Chen sat alone on the sofa, contemplating why his attitude towards his sister had shifted. He used to harbor so much resentment towards her, the sister who had enticed their father and caused their mother to succumb to despair.
"Brother, I'm back. Why didn't you wait for me?" Xiao Han returned from the palace and immediately noticed her brother sitting on the sofa, lost in thought. However, that wasn't important. "I brought your favorite pineapple pie. I went all the way to Central Street just to buy it for you. You have no idea how long I had to wait in line!"
