He felt a sudden surge of emotions within him upon hearing his father addressing him with such a term of endearment.
He took the agreement from his father's hands and perused it before saying, "I think the terms stated are more than lenient and generous."
Mr. Jin nodded and said, "I'll have someone bring them here and get your mother to sign it."
Mr. Jin then gestured for the servants to bring Mrs. Jin and the butler, both of whom had been locked up the entire morning.
An Xiaoning held onto Jin Qingyan's arm and remained silent throughout.
More than ten minutes later, she heard footsteps approaching.
An Xiaoning looked up to see a dishevelled Mrs. Jin, who appeared aged and haggard with her bare face and unkempt hair.
The butler had also entered.
Jin Qingyue cried out even louder upon seeing them.
