"Duke Airui!" Tong Airui had already stepped out of the door when Denton chased after him. "Can you wait a few minutes before leaving?"
Tong Airui turned to look at him. "What's the matter?"
"I'll make the call! I don't want you and Chieftain Lance to be put in a difficult position."
Tong Airui smiled. "You'll make the call? What do you plan to say?"
Denton forced a bitter smile. "I'll just speak the truth. I overheard the conversation between you and Chieftain Lance earlier, and I truly envy the rare bond your family shares.
When my second uncle passed away, I grieved for a long time. When my aunt went to prison, I grieved again. When I discovered my aunt was the one who poisoned me… though it grieved me, I still didn't wish for her death, because, after all, I'm still alive.
