They said their ‘good nights’ and went without any fuss, since they were good kids and knew that she was right. They took a quick shower separately and went to bed.
“So, Aunty Da, what is it that you want to say that you think is unsuitable for our children to hear?” asked Heng.
“Oh, I just thought that we should have an adult chat, without running the risk of scaring the children or having our conversation passed on to their friends, because they are unaware of how explosive the situation might be.”
“I see… very wise… but why do you think that their idle gossip might cause a problem?”
Wan was studying both of them but saying nothing because she had no idea what they were talking about.
Heng and Da’s eyes were locked in a me
