Taking in the genuine distress in Mrs. Jia's voice, Commander Duan thought back to what he had intended to do. Thus, he brought it up in the next second.
"I'll have Major Chang come by to check on your parents-in-law," he said, voice gentle but firm. "Their health must be looked after in a time like this."
Mrs. Jia stiffened, never expecting to hear that. She shook her head, almost frantically.
"Commander, no. We... we don't deserve that kindness. You've already allowed us to remain in the villa after my husband's arrest... I'd completely understand if you wanted... to relocate us to a smaller home. For the next... deputy commander."
Her voice cracked further at the end. She dropped her gaze to the ground, as if no longer daring to meet his eyes.
