Meiyou’s heart could not calm down from such grievance. She shouted at her mother, “Mom, move aside. I want to clarify the facts. I can’t be wrongly accused like this. I want them to pay for their actions.” Meiyou continued to try to leave.
Meiyou’s mother firmly pressed down on Meiyou’s shoulders, making her stand still. Looking at Meiyou’s angry and aggrieved face, she said firmly, “Child, the police station is looking for you everywhere right now. If you go out, you’ll be ruined. When you were working at the restaurant, I secretly investigated their background. Although the owner is just a brute with little capability, it’s his wife who’s formidable – from a Northeast black society background with strong connections. Now it’s practically a police-criminal alliance. The fact that they can make such claims and the police are reacting means they’ve been paid off. If you go out, you’ll have no way out no matter whose hands you fall into. That woman could sell you, and these local police could throw you in jail on a random charge, and you’d be ruined…” Meiyou’s mother had analyzed the situation, believing hiding was the only option.
Although Meiyou thought her mother’s words made sense, she still couldn’t control her emotions.
She struggled to confront those people – this was an insult to her character.
Meiyou’s mother held her tightly, tears streaming down her face. She shouted hoarsely, “Child, listen to me, don’t go. If you leave, what will I do? What’s the point of living alone?” As she spoke, she began to cry. How could she not be angry for her daughter? But at this moment, she needed to show maturity and calmness. They were left with only the option to hide, and she couldn’t let Meiyou act recklessly.
Seeing her mother crying anxiously, Meiyou’s heart softened. She hugged her mother and began to cry too. “Mom… I… I…” Meiyou could barely speak, feeling incredibly wronged and sad. She had been trying so hard, yet gained nothing. Bullied and forced to accept it.
Chapter Fifty-Five (Deciding to Leave)
