At the dinner table.
Xie Suzhi's expression was cold, and Xie Ming'an avoided looking at Xie Yuanjiu, instead focusing on piling food onto Shen Ningning's plate.
Aside from Shen Ningning, everyone else ate without an appetite.
Second Madam Xie was not in attendance, as she was feeling unwell.
Xie Yuanjiu sat quietly across the table. Her father, Second Master Xie, sat beside her and sighed, his expression grave.
What was done was done.
"Brother, since Yuan Jiu is back, I think we should let her stay for now."
Xie Yuanjiu's eyes welled with tears as she took the initiative to stand up.
She walked to Xie Suzhi's side, curtsied, and bowed her head.
"Uncle, I know you were against my return in your last letter because you felt I had not repented enough."
"However, over this past year, I've had plenty of time to reflect. It was my fault for not taking good care of Ningning."
"I am now ready to apologize to Ningning."
