"Maybe their son is on the brink of death, and they're just keeping it a tight secret. Once Ximei marries into the family, if he recovers, that's one thing. But if he dies, it'll all be her fault. Not only will she be a widow, but she'll be branded as a jinx who killed her husband. Her life will be ruined."
Widow Xie was stunned by Ji Huan's description.
Thinking back, she realized the Bai Family had been just like that.
They claimed their young master was just a little sick, nowhere near death's door. But what happened? He breathed his last before Ji Huan could even marry into the family!
But then, she shook her head.
"That time with you was different. They came all the way from the county seat. They weren't acquaintances, so no one would know if they lied." Besides, the Ji Family didn't care if it was a lie or not.
"This time is different. The family is right there in Cao Family Village, very close to Yunyun's home. They know everything about them, which is why they told us."
