"Who are you?" the man demanded angrily when he saw Gu Luosheng.
Once Bai Xiao recovered, she hurriedly spoke up. "The... the maid. Who let you in? Get out right now."
As she spoke, Bai Xiao frantically shot Gu Luosheng meaningful looks.
Gu Luosheng gave her a smile that never reached her eyes. "Stepmom, why is your eye twitching? Shouldn't you get that checked at a hospital? As it happens, I know an amazing ophthalmologist who specializes in cases like yours. My preliminary diagnosis is that your eyes have gone haywire."
When Bai Xiao heard that, she forced two words through gritted teeth. "No need."
"Stepmom?" the man repeated. "Didn't you say you didn't have any children?"
"She isn't my child. She's the wife of the son that old man left behind." At this point, Bai Xiao had no choice but to reveal a little.
William nodded. "Oh, so that's it. What right does a woman with that sort of standing have to be here, then? Get the hell out."
"No, no, no." Gu Luosheng wagged a finger and spoke without the slightest hurry. "That's my line."
William gave a contemptuous laugh. "What do you mean? This is Xiao's home. What right do you have to stay here?"
"Oh? Is that what Stepmom told you? Looks like Stepmom hasn't been honest..." Gu Luosheng clicked her tongue.
"Gu Luosheng, whatever issues we have can wait. Leave for now." Worried that Gu Luosheng would say something she shouldn't, Bai Xiao hurriedly tried to stop her.
Gu Luosheng blinked. "That won't do. You're sleeping in my space. Where am I supposed to go if I leave now? Besides, your room is... the doghouse outside!"
The last word finally made the man lose his composure. "What do you mean? Bai Xiao, didn't you say