32 Brutally Well (1/2)

”You are a young mistress from the Xia family. How can you do a maid's work? Did you forget your status? We can employ as many maids as we want. You did not have to do the chores!” Chu Jiang's face reddened. He was furious. Song Wan tugged at his shirt and gave him a deadly stare. Chu Jiang barely met her eyes. He did not have a choice. As formidable as he may look, he had a great weakness—he was afraid of his wife.

No, it was not fear. It was love.

Xia Ruoxin did not reply because she knew no matter what she said, Chu Jiang would still be upset. Was there really a difference between a young mistress and a maid? Most likely in Chu Lui's opinion, Xia Ruoxin was not even a maid.

”Dad, Mom, have you had your meal?” She forced herself to smile and looked at Mr. and Mrs. Chu. It was their first time in the mansion, and they are also her in-laws.

”No need to fuss. We are only here to visit Lui.” Chu Jiang glared, but then he was viciously pinched on his waist. He turned and looked at his wife in pain. She was violent.

”I'm sorry. Dad, Mom. He had been really busy lately. Which was why we did not have the time to go for a visit.” She had meant every word. There was no hint of flattery. As a daughter-in-law, it was not proper for the parents to make the trip.

Chu Lui was really busy at work. He had been busy humiliating and torturing the woman who had killed his fiance.

She tried to smile but failed miserably. Instead, looking a bit dazed and absent-minded.

”Ruoxin, come and sit beside me.” Song Wan could feel her eyes tearing up. This child was suffering. She knew her son better than anyone. She suspected he had an ulterior motive when he wanted to marry the Xia's girl. And she had been spot on.

Xia Ruoxin remained standing. She was vaguely unsure of what she should do. Very seldom had someone speak to her in such a manner. In the Xia household, there was only place for her to stand.

All of a sudden, she could not handle the situation.