Chapter 106: Knowing the Truth

Tears welled up in Wendy's eyes, and as she caught sight of her mother entering through the door, her emotions finally broke free, and silent tears began to fall. She tried to lift her head, her gaze drifting around the room as if to hide her vulnerability. In a soft yet firm voice, she said, "Nothing's wrong!" As soon as she spoke, Wendy raised her head again, her eyes now filled with defiance and discontent. She pointed at an older man in the room and accused, "It's that old man; he never listens to reason and always scolds people for no good reason!" Her mother, hearing Wendy's complaint, immediately stepped forward and shielded her daughter, her eyes blazing with protective fire. She faced Wendy's father, her expression full of displeasure and anger, and demanded in a stern tone, "What exactly is going on here?" Her father, clearly upset by the situation, quickly handed the phone over to Wendy's mother, his voice rising with obvious anger as he said, "See for yourself what's goi