Chapter 1658

"No need for dinner! Just give me a moment, Aidan. I need to speak with my mother and arrange her ride home." Aidan continued rolling the walnuts in his palm, offering no response. Xiao Qingqing turned to Mu Lan, her tone measured but firm. "Mom, weren’t you supposed to be unwell? Let me arrange a car to take you back to the hospital." "No, no, it’s nothing serious. I was actually… discharged this afternoon." The truth was, Samuel had sent doctors to examine her earlier that day. But since her illness was feigned, she couldn’t risk being exposed—so she had checked herself out. Xiao Qingqing remained composed. "Is that so? This morning, Miss Su came to me in tears, sobbing as if you were on death’s door." Su Jiaojiao shot a glance at Aidan before putting on a sweet, concerned expression. "Qingqing, I was just so worried about Auntie." Ignoring her, Xiao Qingqing kept her gaze fixed on her mother. "Mom, we’re still mother and daughter. Even if you’re willing to do anything for the Su fam