Before dawn the next day, Gao Daxing and his wife quietly packed their luggage and left with their children under the cover of darkness.
Yang Hua fainted from the shock upon learning that her youngest son and daughter-in-law had disappeared.
Gao Jianmin was furious to the point of losing control, and he ordered Gao Dazhuang to bring Gao Daxing back.
Gao Dazhuang didn't move, and Gao Jianmin continued ranting and swearing, even beating Yang Hua in his rage.
Although Yang Hua had her share of grievances after marrying Gao Jianmin, overall, she had led a decent life, and Gao Jianmin had been good to her, never raising his hand against her.
But now, in her old age, to be struck by Gao Jianmin, Yang Hua wept bitterly, feeling that life had become unbearable. Yet, no longer young, she knew that leaving the family would mean hardship for the rest of her days.
