"Older sister! Brother-in-law!" I called out, hurriedly stepping forward to greet them.
They saw me and didn't seem surprised, as if they already knew I was here. The older sister leisurely asked me, "You've been out for a while. When are you planning to go home? Mom has cried several times for you."
Hearing that Mom cried for me, I felt deeply guilty and said, "I've run into some matters, but once they are resolved, I'll head back right away."
"What kind of matters have you encountered? Do you need our help?" Brother-in-law asked kindly while holding sister's hand.
My face flushed slightly; the matter of buying the Fragrance of Temptation could never be known to the older sister and brother-in-law, lest they overthink it. So I declined, saying, "No need, I can handle it myself. I'm curious about how you both ended up here. How long have you been here?"
