Cai Su's vision was blurred by tears. Not watching where she was going, she bumped into Shen Lu, who was heading to the bathhouse.
She was chronically underfed and weak, and the impact nearly made her drop the child in her arms.
Shen Lu quickly reached out and caught the child, saying, "Careful."
"I'm sorry." Cai Su wiped harshly at her tears and held the child more securely.
"It's alright." The woman before her looked so fragile, as if she might shatter at any moment. Her red, swollen eyes betrayed a mix of despair, terror, and a stubborn resilience.
Shen Lu couldn't help but ask, "Did something happen?"
She remembered her quite well. After all, just a couple of days ago, the woman's husband had nearly beaten her to death over a nutrient liquid, and she also seemed to have a good relationship with Granny Jin.
Cai Su glanced at Shen Lu, recognizing her as the tenant who had recently moved in. She ran a stall on Gold Street, and business seemed to be quite good.
