After Miss Lu became the only one to enjoy the limelight, her six brothers knelt down and begged for

Lu Ning hadn't expected this person to come looking for her.

But some things we just have to face.

The person in the back seat didn't look well; she was completely different from the well-maintained lady I had seen before.

That's right, the person who came to see her was Aunt Ji.

The person in the back seat coughed a few times, then said, "Ms. Lu, why don't you get in and let's chat for a bit? It won't take up much of your time."

Lu Ning thought about it for a while, but in the end she couldn't bear to refuse.

Before she learned that the Ji family was also involved in the car accident, she had a pretty good impression of the Ji family, and Aunt Ji was very kind to her.

Although we now know that the Ji family is good, there are preconditions.

But this is the last time; let's put an end to the past.

After getting into the car, Lu Ning smelled a medicinal odor.

The driver and the housekeeper got out of the car, leaving only the two of them inside.

Lu Ning spoke up: "What do you want to say?"

“I want to say that you are still that kind-hearted child. You knew what I would say to you, but you still agreed. Just because I was sick, you softened your heart.”

Lu Ning's expression was somewhat unnatural: "Saying nice things is useless."

“I know, but I didn’t call you here to ask you to go easy on me. I want to explain to you what really happened back then. After all, the answer you’ve pieced together may not be complete.”

Lu Ning looked up at the sickly-looking woman in front of her.

She said, "But what you're saying may not all be true."

Now that things have come to this, whatever anyone says will be in their favor.

Madam Ji smiled and said, "Yes, but listen to me again. Then you will be able to understand the ins and outs of this matter based on this information."

"Okay, you say."

Lu Ning also wanted to know what else she had overlooked.

Aunt Ji suddenly seemed lost in thought: "You should know that I am your stepmother. Aqian is not my biological son. His mother passed away from illness. But he has always been very obedient and outstanding since he was a child. His father was very strict with him, and joining the gaming team was his only hobby."

Maybe I shouldn't have supported him joining the gaming team in the first place.

Lu Ning paused for a moment. Zhao Gao had told her that Ji Chiqian had come to City A to participate in a competition, which was why he had unintentionally gotten into the Mo family's car and that led to the car accident.

Lu Ning spoke up: "Zhao Gao told me about this."

Mrs. Ji's eyes were red: "At that time, his father suddenly fainted and his health was not good, so he needed to come back quickly. Our car broke down on the road, and we happened to run into the manager of the Mo family's branch office, who suggested that we use the car to go to the airport first."

At that time, I was very anxious and urged the driver to drive faster, otherwise I would miss my flight.

Mrs. Ji choked up at one point: "I always thought it was because I rushed the driver that this car accident happened. After the accident, Ah Qian went to save you, but he didn't have time to save your parents before the vehicle exploded."

Lu Ning could almost picture the scene.

She managed to ask with difficulty, "And then?"

"After the car accident, the Mo family's driver fainted, and your family's car was more seriously injured. After Ah Qian dragged the Mo family's driver out, he found that your family's driver had run away. He ran over to save you, but only managed to get you out first."

Then the driver who had fled went back, but just then the car exploded, and your parents died.

Lu Ning tried hard to recall the scene, but unfortunately, she couldn't remember it at all.

It was Ji Chiqian who saved her.

Madam Ji continued, "At the time, the incident happened suddenly, and Aqian's father's fate was unknown. If he got into legal trouble with the Ji family, his position as the heir would be in danger. So I used my connections to erase his existence and also used my connections to quickly determine the nature of the matter so that you wouldn't be able to trace it back to Aqian."

Lu Ning revealed a mocking expression: "Back then, the Mo family probably didn't have the ability to erase everything, right?"

"Yes, I did all of this. Now that I think about it, from our car suddenly breaking down to the coincidence of meeting the Mo family's executives, it was all a coincidence. Because I trusted my best friend, I never suspected that the Mo family had planned this all along."

When Aunt Ji told all this, her voice was hoarse and somewhat hollow.

After all, what was most agonizing for her during this period was not the illness, but the betrayal and deception by her best friend.

It was very quiet inside the car.

After hearing the story, Lu Ning looked at Madam Ji and asked, "Why did Ji Chiqian come to see me?"

"Because of guilt, he took all the blame on himself, thinking that he urged the driver to drive faster, which caused the red light. Over the years, he has managed the Ji family very well, but I know there is always one thing he can't let go of in his heart, and that is you."

Madam Ji looked at Lu Ning: "So he went to see you just to make amends, nothing more."

Lu Ning nodded: "But now you know that all of this was a scheme by the Mo family."

"Yes, the Mo family will pay the price for everything they've done. I will also take responsibility for my mistakes, so you don't need to worry about that."

Lu Ning looked at the sickly-looking noblewoman in front of her: "But your illness can only be treated by Madam Mo right now. Aren't you afraid of dying?"

“I’m afraid of dying, but I don’t want to be used by the Mo family like this again. Besides, the only person affected is Ji Chiqian. I don’t want my mistake of trusting the wrong person to affect his relationship with you.”

Upon hearing the last sentence, Lu Ning lowered her eyelids and said, "He and I have broken up now."

“Child, I know you two had feelings for each other before. Ah-Qian likes you very much, and I don’t want to stop you from being together because of me.”

"But didn't you disagree with us being together before? It seems strange that you're saying this now."

Lu Ning looked at Madam Ji in front of her, wondering what she meant.

“I’ve always liked you. The biggest reason I don’t agree to you two being together is because of the car accident back then. If you knew the truth, you would definitely hate him, so it’s better to stay away from him and not suffer so much.”

Madam Ji looked at Lu Ning: "It's a pity I couldn't separate you two. Now there's no need for me to stop you anymore. He wasn't involved in the deaths of your parents. He's innocent. I'll take full responsibility for everything."

After hearing these words, Lu Ning felt a void in her heart.

Regarding what happened back then, which involved the Ji family, there was really nothing to hide.

After all, the Ji family has been kept in the dark all these years, unaware that they have been used by the Mo family.

What Lu Ning couldn't get over was Ji Chiqian's deception, and he was the person she trusted the most.

“Lu Ning, you don’t need to worry that I will make a deal with the Mo family. I won’t. I will tell the truth to the police and I won’t let A Qian do anything for the Mo family.”

Lu Ning did not look up at this moment, nor did she look at Madam Ji.

But the other person held her hand tightly and wouldn't let go, and Lu Ning felt that Madam Ji's temperature was a little low.

“Lu Ning, let’s leave the past behind here. Don’t let things affect you and A Qian, and don’t break up with him. He’s been suffering a lot lately.”

Lu Ning tried to pull her hand back, but Madam Ji wouldn't let go.

Lu Ning pursed her lips: "Aren't you his stepmother? Why are you so good to him?"

"Because he's a good kid too. I promised his dad I'd take care of him."

With tears welling in her eyes, Madam Ji said, "Can you grant me this as my last wish as a dying man?"

But Lu Ning felt that this last wish was too heavy.

She can't carry it.