Chapter 173 Where words fail, silence reigns.

She hugged her aged grandmother, almost unable to speak through her tears.

Sorrow was easily contagious.

The family cried together.

Once Xia Wanfu's emotions stabilized, she held Wang Juxiang's hand and comforted her, "It's good that all of us in the family are alright. Money can be earned again.

Your brother's situation is a foregone conclusion. Once he's out of prison, he won't be so impulsive anymore."

Hearing her words, Xia Decai couldn't help but complain, "If you had been willing to beg your boyfriend back then, your brother wouldn't have been arrested and sent to jail..."

Xia Wanfu's expression froze, and then her face turned extremely unpleasant.

What else could she do to satisfy them?

Her emotions were already on the verge of collapse, and Xia Decai's words were like sharp thorns piercing her heart, making it unbearable.

She gritted her teeth, her breathing rapid with anger. She wiped away her tears fiercely, her voice hoarse.

"Do you want me to sleep with them, to be a prostitute, for you to be satisfied?

I worked hard to support him. Because he assaulted someone, the compensation and medical expenses came to over a million yuan, all of which I borrowed.

I've already done so much, and you're still complaining.

What do I have to do for you to be satisfied? Will you only be satisfied if I die one day?"

After shouting, she felt an instant relief.

For the entire day, from picking them up from prison until now, she had heard too much complaining, blame, resentment, and dissatisfaction.

She had already done enough and tried her best.

Xia Yichen's outcome was his own doing.

In other words, she wasn't that great; she just wanted to consider herself.

If it weren't for the two elders and her parents, she would absolutely not care about Xia Yichen's life or death.

Han Wenjuan hugged her daughter with heartache, her heart aching as if cut by a knife.

Her daughter, whom she had cherished since childhood, had endured too much that she shouldn't have to bear. How could she, as a mother, not feel distressed?

She had lived in this family for decades and knew very well that the men in this family were inherently cold, selfish, and self-serving.

If it weren't for the children, why would she continue to endure it?

Wang Juxiang glared at Xia Decai, her angry roar deafening.

"You're a grandfather, yet I don't see you solving any problems. Wanfu is only in her twenties; she's still a child..."

Xia Decai's dark face flushed from green to white, but he was left speechless by Wang Juxiang's retort.

Wang Juhua had always had a fiery temper, and she was capable. She had suppressed him her entire life.

After yelling at Xia Decai, she took Xia Wanfu's hand.

"Wanfu, don't mind your grandfather's fussing. He's old and muddle-headed."

Xia Wanfu no longer wanted to listen to them. She wiped away her tears, took out several thousand yuan from her backpack, and stuffed it into Han Wenjuan's hand.

"Mom, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself. Call me if anything happens."

She couldn't stand to stay in this house for another second.

Han Wenjuan was reluctant to take her money, even though she was penniless at the moment.

"No need. It's not easy for you to be out there alone..."

"Mom, please take it." Xia Wanfu forced it into her hand, her face stern. "If you don't take it, I won't be at ease. I still have money."

Han Wenjuan cried, unable to speak, her hand trembling as she held the money.

She dared not ask how much of the million yuan debt had been repaid, who she had borrowed from, or if they would be pressured for repayment. She knew she couldn't help her daughter at all right now, and asking more would only cause trouble.

Before leaving, Xia Wanfu looked at Wang Juxiang. "Grandma, I'm leaving. Please take care of yourself."

The moment she turned away, tears once again streamed down her face, blurring her vision, her heart aching as if cut by a knife.

People must experience some things to grow and see more. Whenever she thought back to the past at such moments, she realized how foolish she had been.

If she hadn't come to her senses and changed, she would probably still resent Xia Wantang.

Thinking of this, as she got into the car to leave, she still couldn't help but call out into the house with concern.

"Mom, come out for a moment."

Han Wenjuan was already standing at the door to see her off. When she heard her call, she quickly walked out.

Wang Juxiang was also standing at the door, but she just watched.

Xia Wanfu asked Han Wenjuan to get into the passenger seat. She looked at her, her expression extremely serious.

"Mom, I'm still a little worried about you. Regardless of whether you feel unwilling or resentful, please don't provoke Xia Wantang anymore.

Although she grew up in our family, it was our fault from the beginning.

The compensation for brother this time was borrowed from her. Do you know that? I borrowed from everyone I could.

Only she was still willing to help us... I haven't even paid her back yet.

As long as we live peacefully, we can continue to live well. But if we continue to be unrepentant, we won't be able to bear the consequences..."

Xia Wanfu said a lot, hoping Han Wenjuan would take her words to heart.

Han Wenjuan replied, "I understand. Don't worry about us; just take care of yourself."

However, the fact that this money was given to them by Xia Wantang was something she had never expected. This made her greatly relieved, as she wouldn't have to worry about anyone pressing for repayment.

At the same time, her mind started to stir. She held Xia Wanfu's hand and said, "Then we don't have to return this money. Ling Yuchen is so rich..."

"Mom."

Xia Wanfu was instantly furious. Had all her words been in vain?

Her face darkened. "Why shouldn't we return it? Does she owe us, or is it rightfully ours?

If one day I stop caring for you, will you treat me like this too?"

Indeed, there was no empathy in the world. If she hadn't gone through these experiences, she truly couldn't understand Xia Wantang's feelings at the time.

Han Wenjuan frowned, thinking her daughter was just stimulated by Xia Linfeng and Xia Decai to act this way.

"Wanfu, don't overthink it. Mom won't treat you like that..."

Xia Wanfu felt that it was pointless to talk further when they couldn't see eye to eye.

She realized that no matter how she explained it to them, they wouldn't understand.

Seeing her daughter like this, Han Wenjuan couldn't help but feel heartache.

She wouldn't treat her daughter this way, but Xia Linfeng might. She glanced out the car window, ensuring no one could hear, and then said,

"You need to be careful of your father and your grandfather. They are capable of anything..."

Xia Wanfu felt both helpless and distressed, and also annoyed.

"Mom, you must listen to me..."

"You don't need to worry about Mom's affairs. Just remember what Mom told you."

Xia Wanfu was finally speechless and left with a stomach full of anger.

Hours of driving left her feeling exhausted, but she truly didn't want to stay there for another moment.

After much thought, she felt that Han Wenjuan wouldn't listen to her.

As for Xia Linfeng, she had given up on him because he had gone mad, not sparing even her, let alone Xia Wantang.

This situation couldn't continue. Hesitantly, she called Xia Wantang.

She wanted to give her a heads-up, hoping Xia Wantang could be prepared and that it would make them retreat.