Lin Yueru had spent so many years mingling among the wives of the wealthy elite that she had long since mastered the art of telling people exactly what they wanted to hear. She was convinced that Ling Lu’s current coldness toward them stemmed from the neglect she had suffered while living with the Ling family. If she herself only showed a warmer attitude, surely Ling Lu wouldn't dare give her the cold shoulder, would she?
She reasoned that when Ling Lu left the Ling household, it had been a fit of pique. Surely, after all this time, that anger must have dissipated. As long as they put in a little effort to coax her, Ling Lu would certainly be willing to come back. With this thought, Lin Yueru softened her tone and looked at Ling Lu with a smile.
"Your father has been ill lately. If you have time, come home and visit." She sighed, her expression shifting into that of a loving, pining mother. "You haven't been home in so long; we’ve all missed you so much..."
Chapter 186