Just then, Xia Xiong, who had been silent all along, suddenly coughed loudly.

He cleared his throat, the sound unusually loud in the quiet room, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere like a thunderclap in the silent night sky.

She said slowly, "Wanwan, don't misunderstand. Your two aunts and I are genuinely worried about you. As for your aunt's matter, I've already sent people to investigate carefully. Her recent behavior has indeed been somewhat unusual, which makes us wary..."

His voice was full of concern and worry, hoping to make Xia Wan understand their good intentions. His concerned tone seemed to be conveying deep fatherly love and care to Xia Wan.

Upon hearing this, Xia Wan couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, a laugh that seemed to carry a chill, like the cold wind of winter, icy and biting.

"Unusual? Hmph, I think she's perfectly clear-headed! Every single thing she's done, wasn't it something she'd been secretly planning to do all along? And she even had the audacity to say she wanted my father to come home with her, how utterly ridiculous!"

Her words were filled with anger and disdain, expressing utter disgust for Xia Shuhua's actions. Her angry words seemed to be the strongest protest against Xia Shuhua's behavior.

Seeing this, Xia Tao, who was standing to the side, quickly reached out and grabbed Xia Wan's sleeve. His movements were urgent yet cautious, as if he was afraid of angering Xia Wan and wanted to stop her from continuing.

He lowered his voice and advised, "Xiao Wan, you..."

He tried to stop Xia Wan from continuing, worried that her words would cause more conflict. His urgent tone revealed his anxiety and concern.

However, Xia Wan simply patted Xia Tao's hand gently. That gentle pat conveyed comfort and reassurance, as if telling Xia Tao not to worry.

She gave him a reassuring look with a firm gaze, indicating that he didn't need to worry about it.

She has her own judgment and ideas, and will not be easily swayed by others. Her firm gaze seems to be showing Xia Tao her determination and courage.

At this moment, Xia Jianguo, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up. He asked expressionlessly, "Old man, did you come all this way today because you have something else important to say?"

His voice carried a hint of weariness and doubt, as if Xia Xiong had some other purpose in coming. His tired voice seemed to convey his inner exhaustion and confusion.