As dinner time approached, Yang Chen managed to persuade Christine to leave. This woman, with her unfiltered speech and penchant for stirring up trouble, was best kept away from his family. Yang didn't want his already precarious position in the family to take another hit.
Of course, his sudden decision to send away a guest earned him a few words from Guo Xuehua. But Yang Chen was used to it. Despite the past misunderstandings, living together had made them more accustomed to each other's presence.
As the family sat down to eat, Yang Chen noticed that Lin Ruoxi was absent from the table. Normally, she would be home by this time for dinner, as she rarely attended social events. He had assumed she was working upstairs, but that didn't seem to be the case.
"Mom, where's Ruoxi?" Yang Chen asked, unable to hide his curiosity.
