He had just finished the surgery and started coughing because he spoke too forcefully.
I wanted to speak, but I was interrupted by Auntie Iris, "What? Do you want me to settle accounts with you in front of everyone? Your daughter is living a luxurious life, while Rebecca has to rely on others and live like a servant. And now you are using the favor of raising her to threaten her? Let me tell you, no matter what happens today, you cannot continue to hinder Rebecca's life."
My grandma wanted to say something but was stopped by my grandpa.
They gathered together, looking at the unhappy expressions on Auntie Iris' and my face.
These days, I had been on leave to take care of Uncle Patrick. My aunt told me not to go back to school until Uncle Patrick's stitches were removed, and some issues needed to be resolved.
My aunt looked at Auntie Iris and said, "Iris, what are you saying? Do you think that speaking out is not for your own sake?"
"Then you don't need to know. Rebecca is already an adult, and there are some things she needs to know the truth about."