Words I Was Afraid To Hear 169 Confrontation 1

Xiu Lan was staying in the Xiu estate for all this time. It was the first time for her to meet the baby boy, so she was eager to take care of him. She had taken care of Masaichi and Mantarou throughout the years. As another little master came, she would be at his service.

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As Xiu Jin walked closely behind his wife, he was still contemplating on the best approach to the situation.

They had to confront the matter once and for all.

"Mother." Masaichi Xiu greeted.

Agatha Yang just bowed as she still could not fathom the expression of her mother-in-law.

Aoi Xiu just strode in. She had no time for ridiculous pleasantries.

Xiu Jin followed his wife closely, bringing out a serious expression.

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Midori watched the news about the announcement about her sister-in-law via streaming through the internet. She had just arrived from the island, and they are now on their way to the villa by the sea.

Her mother's call was the first to come through after recovering her network signal.

"Midori, doko imasu ka?" The voice sounded serious.

"I...we just came back...Okaasan, daijobou desu ka?" Midori was instantly filled with worry.

"Remember the Sunflower villa? I need you to be there as soon as you can."

"Oh...okay. Yeah...I know how to get there."

"While on your way, you should also search for the news of your brother's press conference."

"Huh? What did he do now?"

"Just search it and you'll know." Aoi Xiu hung up.

Midori searched and found the news. The headlines continued to flash from the screen, but it was not enough to lighten up her dimming face.

"Hey, is this the right way?" Dan suddenly woke her from her daze.

Her head jerked towards him. Then she looked out the window.

Tall trees loomed before the road, forming natural arches as they pa.s.s by. The milestone came to her sight, and she knew that they are in the right road.

"Hmmn." She nodded, not retracting her gaze from the scenery outside.

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Agatha Yang cleared her throat. "We have prepared some dishes for you. They are ready in the dining area."

Aoi Xiu almost snickered. This woman sounded like the house is hers!

Xiu Jin observed every move and expression made by his wife. He knew that her trigger b.u.t.tons are starting to light up.

He looked at his son. "Your sister is on her way here. Let us all wait for her."

Indeed, he could not look at his daughter-in-law.

He could accept Midori being secretly married, but he felt betrayed by someone who pretended to be dead.

Masaichi Xiu took the hint from his father that they plan to ask for an explanation after everyone has gathered. He glanced at his wife.

Her face was full of guilt and regret. He reached out to grab her by the shoulders, then he gently smiled at her.

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Finally, the Porsche Panamera arrived and parked just outside the front door of the villa.

Dan hurriedly took off the key as he chased his wife who dashed into the house.

He found her bolting towards her brother with a tightly closed fist, being propelled by her shoulder.

Dan ran to stop her, but she was some feet away.

Fortunately, Masaichi had antic.i.p.ated his sister's fury, so he skillfully dodged her fist, which swished as it hit air.

Failing to hit him, Midori twisted her body to land a kick to his torso.

Masaichi blocked it with his muscular arm.

Midori gritted her teeth as she continued to bombard his defenses with attacks.

After some time of failing to land a knuckle or a kick, she stood still, heaving.

Masaichi was also breathing heavily after all the defensive moves he made.

He stood before his sister who stood like a statue as she looked down.

Suddenly, with his defenses low, Midori raised her head to look at him, then landed a hard slap on his face.