"Did dad misunderstand? I just asked a question. It was her who told me, swearing she was going to move out and never come back. I didn’t expect to see her as soon as I returned. What’s wrong with asking?"
"If she doesn’t want to move, that’s okay. She doesn’t have to."
At this moment, their father was about to say something when their mother cut him off, "Let’s eat first."
"Tianjiao, come help me get the bowls and chopsticks." Before Ye Tianjiao could respond, her mother shot her a stern look.
Ye Tianjiao got up resentfully, shooting Ye Ranran a dissatisfied glance.
Ye Tianjing looked at Ye Ranran and seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he held his silence.
Thus, they had a quiet dinner with each individual deep in their own thoughts.
After dinner, Ye Tianjiao and Gao Han went for a walk. The past events had created a gap between them.
Still, Ye Tianjiao was fond of Gao Han. Plus, he had just defended her.
That meant he still had feelings for her, too.
Ye Tianjiao wanted to use this opportunity to mend their relationship.
Ye Ranran and Jun Mochan sat together, whispering to each other in low voices.
"Ye Tianjiao’s birthday is close to yours, as for Ye Tianjing..."
"Ye Tianjing was born in secret, while my father was unaware. Ye Tianjiao is the product of their reunion," Ye Ranran said indifferently.
"Ranran, come to the study with me." Ye father stood up.
Ye Ranran also stood up: "Husband, wait here for me."
Jun Mochan paused his next moves: "Yes, just be careful."
"Your brother-in-law is overthinking it. What could possibly happen to Ranran in her own home?" Ye Tianjing mocks Jun Mochan’s concern.
Jun Mochan was serious in his reply: "Who knows? She sprained her ankle the last time she visited. Who knows what might happen this time?"
"Why don’t you join me for a walk instead of overthinking things?"
Jun Mochan didn’t refuse Ye Tianjing’s invitation: "Sure, let’s go."
Ye Ranran followed her father to his study. The room’s solemn atmosphere made her feel slightly suffocated.
Her father, seated at the other end of the room, had a serious look on his face.
Ye Ranran kept her expression indifferent. Her clear eyes seemed like they revealed all her thoughts, but staring closely, nothing specific could be determined.
"Do you know why I called you here?"
"I can’t possibly know what’s going on in your mind, dad. But if it’s about advising me to leave Jun Mochan, there’s no need to say anything."
She was already married to Jun Mochan, and even if they divorced, she wouldn’t find anyone better.
"That’s not why I called you here. Since you’re married to him, just make the best of it."
Ye Ranran looked at her father in surprise. She did not anticipate him saying that.
"Last time, Mr. Xie was quite angry. If you have free time, apologize to him, and this matter will be put to rest." Ye’s father made clear the reason for asking her to come.
Ye Ranran’s eyes widened in disbelief: "Dad, do you know what he tried to do to me? He almost raped me."
Her father reprimanded her sharply: "Nonsense. Mr. Xie can have any woman he wants. Even if he did do something to you, he would take responsibility."
Ye Ranran was so infuriated, her chest heaved with each breath: "If I weren’t 100% sure you’re my father, I would think you’re possessed! I’m telling you, even if it means my death, I will never apologize to him."
"I’m not seeking legal action against him because I’m showing him mercy. Apologize? In your dreams!"