"Miss Ming, Granny Wang is calling for you. You should go over now."
Just as Ming Lingyi was flusteredly waving her hands in refusal, an older woman came out from the inner room, saw her, and spoke.
Ming Lingyi sighed inwardly.
Granny Wang was lying in bed, and the moment Ming Lingyi entered the room, her gaze fell upon her.
After returning home, she had discovered that none of the silver she'd hidden in the vase was missing. Clearly, even after being told where the money was, Ming Lingyi hadn't entertained a single thought of touching it.
"Little girl," Granny Wang called to Ming Lingyi.
This was also the first time she had ever called Ming Lingyi so affectionately.
The moment Ming Lingyi saw Granny Wang, she knew the old woman wasn't doing well.
She took a step forward and clasped the hand Granny Wang had raised.
"I'm here."
