I had vaguely heard that Uncle had a woman he liked for many years. Someone as blind and foolish as me, how could I be worthy of him?
Even though Uncle possessed immense power and wealth, I knew both the Lu and Su families looked down on him.
They considered him an illegitimate child and, moreover, crippled.
I never felt that way. Despite his cold demeanor, Uncle was a responsible and good man.
Especially after witnessing things with a god's perspective since my death, the difference between these two men became even clearer in my eyes.
I even secretly hoped Uncle would win. If the Lu family fell into the hands of a fool like Lu Shiyan, it would surely be ruined sooner or later.
Uncle gave Su Ning'an a deep look. "This matter... I won't stop investigating. If I find it's related to you..."
Lu Shiyan, seeing that his attempts to engage Lu Yanchen were ignored, grew furious and embarrassed. "What will you do?"
Lu Yanchen sneered, stating in front of the entire Su family, "I'll deal with you first, then her! Uncle, Aunt, I won't disturb you further."
My father quickly responded, "The weather is cold, and the roads are slippery. Drive carefully."
Just as Lu Yanchen reached the door, he suddenly turned back. His gaze landed directly in my direction.
The moment his sharp eyes seemed to strike me, my heart leaped.
For an instant, I even thought he could see me.
But I quickly realized he wasn't looking at me, but at the pot of flowers on the windowsill.
"Uncle, I like this orchid. May I have it?"
Although puzzled, my father politely brought it over himself. The bodyguard beside him took it.
"Thank you."
Watching Lu Yanchen leave, I wondered. This orchid isn't particularly valuable. My father brought it this afternoon, saying it was a flower Grandma liked, and having it in the room might cheer her up.
What's special about this flower?
"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, my uncle has always been arrogant. Please don't mind what he said just now."
My mother was clearly displeased. "I don't think he's just eccentric; he's downright brainless. How could he say such things? What has my daughter ever done to him?"
Su Ning'an's expression only relaxed after Lu Yanchen left. She smiled gently, "Mom, it's alright. Uncle never liked me anyway. Besides, given my closeness with Brother, it's natural he'd hold a grudge against me."
"But come to think of it," Nanny Wang, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, "when I went to the kitchen, I found the soup pot broken, mess everywhere. I spent a long time cleaning up and preparing new ingredients to make more soup. Before I left, I specifically told Xiao Lan and the others to stay in the room and look after the Old Madam. Why were you the only one with the Old Madam when the accident happened?"
"That was a high-quality purple clay pot. How could it just break suddenly? What a coincidence," Nanny Wang added.
The looks everyone gave Su Ning'an became more scrutinizing. Su Ning'an's eyes reddened, and tears fell. "Nanny Wang, do you also think I harmed Grandma? I've explained the facts several times. Why would you rather believe an outsider than me? She's my own grandmother. Why would I hurt her?"
She clutched her chest. "Since none of you believe me, I might as well die."
My mother quickly hugged and comforted her. My father also patiently expressed his belief.
Lu Shiyan, didn't say much and instead announced he was leaving.
I was tired of watching Su Ning'an's affected performance and whispered to Grandma, "Grandma, I'm going out to take a look. I'll be back later."
Grandma looked at me with concern, the same look she gave me every time I went out as a child.
In the eyes of elders, no matter how old you are, you're still a child. Even though I'm dead and no one can hurt me now, she still worries for me.
I thought about the period right after my death—the resentment, anger, ferocity, distortion, all sorts of negative emotions intertwined.
Especially seeing my family fussing over my murderer while ignoring my disappearance.
I resented them. I suffered.
But now, my heart feels much calmer. At least there are still people in this world who care about me.
I was also a child who was loved.
Thinking this, I noticed my body had faded noticeably more. My fingers were almost becoming transparent.
Perhaps there's only one way to find liberation: let go of all negative emotions.
I followed Lu Shiyan lightly. He caught up with Lu Yanchen.
"Uncle, was it you?"
Lu Yanchen had just gotten into the car. His gaze was icy as he stared at Lu Shiyan. "What?"
"Did you hide Su Wan? You're the only one with that capability. Uncle, I'm begging you, please return Su Wan to me. I promise I'll treat her well from now on, never hurt her again."
This made Lu Yanchen laugh. He pulled out a photo. "So, this is what you call treating her well?"
In the photo, Su Ning'an was sitting on his lap, the two locked in a passionate kiss.
It was from that night when Su Ning'an seduced him. I noticed someone taking pictures then.
I never expected the mastermind behind it was Lu Yanchen.
The moment Lu Shiyan saw the photo, he was utterly stunned. "Uncle, let me explain..."
Lu Yanchen laughed, but it sent chills down my spine.
"Explain? Fine, I'd like to hear it. Your newlywed wife is missing, and you pay no mind. Instead, you fool around with her sister in your marital home. Lu Shiyan, you're something else."
"I was... momentarily bewitched. I mistook her for Su Wan. I..."
Lu Yanchen directly threw a stack of photos, slapping them onto Lu Shiyan's face. "Shut up! Just seeing your face disgusts me. If anything happens to Su Wan, I'll make sure you and that wretched woman pay with your lives!"
With that, he slammed the car door shut. And I overheard one more sentence.
"Ah Ji, check that orchid. See if it's been tampered with."
"Yes, Mr. Lu. Do you suspect Su Ning'an?"
"I think she..."
I wanted to keep eavesdropping, but my spirit was forcibly pulled back because I had moved too far from Lu Shiyan.
Right. Lu Yanchen doesn't have any related to me. I can't stay by his side.
Lu Shiyan watched the photos scattering in the wind. He crawled on the ground like a dog, gathering them.
Each one was ironclad evidence of his affair with Su Ning'an!