Uncle Ying stood by, watching and listening. He wasn't intentionally eavesdropping on the young lady's conversation; he was worried she might get hurt. The young lady was different now, somewhat vulnerable. The former young lady, though detestable, wasn't easily bullied. But now, having lost her detestable facade, she had become susceptible to emotional harm and turbulence.
Flynn Walker's expression and those bold words had been heard by Uncle Ying, but he remained wordless.
In Uncle Ying's eyes, Flynn Walker was a bit too old. He was steady and mature, with a mild and scholarly demeanor, but he wasn't suitable for the young lady. Nor could he protect her adequately. Given the Horne Family's background and the young lady's experiences, if she wanted to find happiness and shake off the gossip, she would need to marry a man as domineering and powerful as the eldest young master.
