"No."
Lin Mengyao shook her head in panic, her voice trembling with fear. Even if Grandma stood by her side, it was utterly useless when it came to Cousin.
As long as Xi Yemo found out, she couldn't imagine what he would do to her.
"Mengyao, everyone has to take responsibility for their actions. Once it's done, it's done."
Elder Lady Xi looked at her with deep sorrow, and seeing Lin Mengyao still persisting in her delusions, disappointment filled her eyes.
"No, no, Grandma, I'm begging you, don't."
Lin Mengyao burst into tears, her voice thick with despair.
"Xin Ai will forgive you. Be brave."
Elder Lady Xi pulled her up and started leading her toward the door.
"No, don't." Lin Mengyao's face turned pale, but she was so overwhelmed with fear, and her body so weak and limp, that she was dragged outside by Elder Lady Xi.
Lan Xin Ai vaguely heard some commotion upstairs. She focused her attention, and indeed there was a commotion, mixed with crying sounds.
