Chapter 205

"It's... it's nothing." Cindy gripped the hem of her clothes nervously. "It's my fault." "Enough," Kate interrupted, her gaze sweeping over Cindy's face, and she huffed impatiently. "It was only a few questions, and you're cowering. You even secretly called Bruce over. Did you think I'd hit you?" Cindy grew more nervous and hurriedly explained, "Mrs. Harold, I didn't, I—" "That's enough." Kate cut off Cindy and waved her away. "All the talk about filial piety was just empty talk. I really can't see any from you." Cindy's eyes reddened, and she burst into tears. Bruce frowned. But before he could speak, Kate ordered him to leave. "Alright, it's time to end the act. You and Bruce can leave now. I wish to talk to Nance." Cindy left with Bruce, the sad pout never leaving her face. But I didn't linger in Kate's hospital room for long either. In no time, I found an excuse and left as well. When I returned to the other ward, I saw that Uncle Jackson had fallen asleep. Only then did my