Her voice was quiet, but her words were as sharp as needles.
The color drained from Pan Lanfang's face. Her lips trembled, but when she tried to speak, no words came out.
Lu Fan's expression darkened.
He looked at Aunt Wang and said coolly, "Aunt Wang, I'm well aware of the family's situation. What's wrong with being a divorcee with a child? Is there some rule that says she can't find happiness?"
Aunt Wang was left speechless. She forced a smile and said, "Alright, alright. You're young, you know best. I was just giving you some friendly advice. Take it or leave it."
With that, she turned and walked away, muttering as she reached the gate, "No good deed goes unpunished. You'll live to regret this."
The courtyard fell silent.
Pan Lanfang stood there, the rims of her eyes red, her hands trembling.
Lu Fan walked over to comfort her. "Ma'am, don't take it to heart. What people like her say isn't worth worrying about."
