The waiter continued asking:
"Madam, will you have your usual tea and pastries?"
"Yes."
"Coming right up."
The waiter left, glancing at Liu Qin and then at Madam Liu before he went.
Since Madam Liu showed no intention of sending the man away, the waiter said nothing more.
As he left, he thoughtfully closed the private room's door for them.
The moment the door closed, Liu Qin walked over, sat down opposite Madam Liu, and explained:
"My dear, it isn't what you think. Hear me out. They're a friend's wife and child. I've been helping look after them for a few days."
Madam Liu said nothing, still gazing at the little courtyard outside the window.
After explaining at length without getting the slightest response from her, Liu Qin asked:
"My dear, are you listening to me?"
Madam Liu still said nothing.
What on earth was so interesting outside the window?
Liu Qin followed her gaze outside and saw the little courtyard he had bought for his mistress.
His expression froze.
At that moment, he knew his wife had discovered everything. He did not know how long she had been sitting here watching the courtyard, but she must already know that he came here every three days.
Presumably, she had also thoroughly investigated his relationship with that mother and son.
Liu Qin's expression darkened considerably. Only after a moment did he ask:
"My dear, you know everything?"
"Yes."
"When did you find out?"
"Not long ago. Only two months."
"You saw everything?"
"Yes. I saw my husband visit that courtyard once every three days.
You would hold that child affectionately and take that woman's hand.
You're the ones who make a happy family."
"My dear, it isn't like that!"
"Liu Qin, things have come to this, and you still won't admit