As soon as they were out of earshot, Yuriko turned to Midori and said, "Midori-san, I don't want you to draw conclusions about our family based on what you heard just now.
The intricate relationship of the older generation should not affect the younger generations too much."
Midori cocked her head to the side and pinned Yuriko with a stare.
"Madam Matsumoto, is Master Matsumoto involved with his step-siblings still?"
A snort escaped the elder woman.
"He does not have other choices, you understand. The family's situation right now is pretty complicated."
"How so?"
"My husband and I are blessed with just one son, but my son recently encountered an unfortunate accident, rendering him impotent."
"...."
Wow. Apparently, Kiyoshi's parents were that easily fooled.
