Ling Yeli’s face turned ghastly pale. He glared at the housekeeper, yet a flicker of unease flashed through his mind. He knew Old Madame Ling had always held a special place in her heart for Ling Lin; if news of this incident reached her ears, he would undoubtedly be punished. Taking a deep breath, Ling Yeli suppressed his rage, let out a cold snort, and turned to leave.
Seeing this, Ling Lin finally let out a sigh of relief, though tears began to stream down her face uncontrollably. The housekeeper patted her shoulder gently, whispering, "Don't be afraid. The Old Madame will see justice done for you." Ling Lin nodded obediently and thanked the housekeeper, but deep down, she knew that a distant fire could not be quenched by far-off water. Even if the Old Madame doted on her, she could not protect her from everything; her days in the Ling Family were likely to become increasingly difficult.
"Hey! Wake up!"
"Look at the state of you!"
Chapter 227