The Middle-aged Man's expression cleared with understanding.
Then his brows furrowed even more deeply. "Wasn't that matter settled?"
"We've already taught the child a proper lesson."
"He also promised us he wouldn't hurt cats again..."
"He was lying!"
The old woman's agitation made her voice turn sharp.
"Dear."
The old man hurriedly took hold of her arm. "Calm down."
"If you have something to say—"
"Did something happen?"
A woman's voice rang out.
Everyone turned toward it.
"Xiao Li."
The old woman called out the woman's name.
She was the child's mother.
The woman looked at the displeased expression on the Middle-aged Man's face, then at the two elderly people.
Her gaze lingered for a few seconds on the unfamiliar young man.
"If you have something to discuss, don't do it at the door."
"Come inside."
The woman climbed the last step and gestured for the man to open the door.
Grandma Zhang shook her head. "No, let's talk at our place."
"The child's at home."
It wouldn't be good to say those things in front of the child.
"No, let's talk at our place."
The Middle-aged Man opened the door directly. "Didn't you say the child was lying?"
"Then shouldn't we confirm it with him face-to-face?"
His polite words carried a hint of anger.
The old man gave a wry smile.
He knew it.
He'd told her this was a thankless task...
"Then we'll talk at your place."
Grandma Zhang was equally straightforward.
She'd anticipated from the start that the child's parents might react this way.
She didn't mind.
She'd done what she believed was right.
As long as her conscience was clear, that was enough.
As for what happened next, that wasn't for her to decide.
She hoped... things would turn out well.
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