Mo Erni might end up dragging the whole family under the water this time, but it had nothing to do with her. She had no obligation to remind Mo Yonglu of anything.
"That's why one must not do evil deeds. Even if you don't get immediate retribution, committing just one bad act unconsciously pushes you towards a dead end, and by the time you want to escape, it's already too late," Xin Er said with a sigh, silently warning herself in her heart.
She had heard Mo Yonglu's pleading and felt a hint of sympathy, but that sympathy wasn't enough to forgive Mo Erni. Otherwise, she would have come out to plead on her behalf at that moment.
Mo Yan agreed with this sentiment and touched Xin Er's head with satisfaction, "You are right! However, while one must not harbor harmful intentions, it's necessary to guard against those who do. You must always be wary of those with nefarious intentions and not let others simply bully you."
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