Long Dou remained extremely calm. He had clearly sensed Long Xin's approach and deliberately let her overhear.
"Xin'er, I originally intended to keep this from you until you turned eighteen. Unfortunately, the Long Family has faced this calamity, and you almost became a sacrificial pawn."
Long Dou sighed. "To ensure the safety of the entire Long Family, Long Hen didn't hesitate to offer you to the Su Family. He even declared his intent to become the Long Family Patriarch, making the Su Family believe he was power-hungry and crazed enough to sell his own daughter. He did all this just to gain their trust.
"His actions were certainly wrong—outrageously so—but he did raise you for sixteen years. He also sent word to your family. I expect they will come for you in a few days. For all these reasons, it is time you learned of your true heritage."
As his words fell, Long Xin fainted, her pretty face terrifyingly pale.
