Chi Yu speculated that Xie Zi's emotions now must be akin to her own when she discovered that she had been brought into the Chi family by Chi He as a shield for Ning Jin's misfortune.
The most terrifying thing in this world is not blatant malice but the meticulously crafted facade of hypocrisy.
Although Chi Yu had never met Zhuo Qing, she had heard of her from Xie Zi's descriptions.
She was described as a woman as gentle as water, extraordinarily patient with her child. She would tell Xie Zi bedtime stories, make delectable desserts, and tend to flowers with a fragrant aroma that always lingered around her.
To Chi Yu at the time, Xie Zi's mother seemed like the best mother in the world.
Yet even the "best mother" ultimately failed the test of time, becoming someone unrecognizable.
Xie Zi said nothing, simply hung up the phone.
