Chapter 21: Survival of the Studio

Haiqin realized too late that her words had crossed the line, and the car she could catch had already left. Isaac, being the person he was, probably wouldn't take her words to heart. Haiqin comforted herself in this way, then got into the car to go home. This time, Albert and Norma weren't as agitated as before. They were quietly drinking tea in the living room. As soon as Haiqin entered the house, she heard a cold snort. Lifting her gaze to the source of the sound, she saw Albert had already put down his teacup, and the clinking of ceramics collided untimely. "You finally decided to come back!" Albert's first words were reproachful, something Haiqin was used to. "Why did you come back so late? It's not safe for a girl to be outside alone!" Norma's words were undoubtedly nudging Albert, who always fell for it. And this time was no exception. "Humph! Always out there fooling around every day, and now you've grown wings." Albert's anger rose again because of Norma's words. "Feeli