Otto went in closer and gave the women a quiet gaze. They were so sheepish that they shrank back involuntarily.

Heidi tried to stay calm. "Otto, we were just gossiping. Don't take it to heart."

"Of course, I'll take it to heart," Otto said, sweeping a cold gaze over Heidi.

"So can you all please keep my mother and me out of your mouths in the future? If you have so much time, pay more attention to your own families instead."

Heidi was dumbstruck. What was going on today? Edith and Otto seemed like completely different people!

The other women looked at each other, not daring to say a single word. They were so used to Otto being polite and gentle. Seeing him frown now was quite frightening.

When they stayed silent, Otto turned and walked over to Edith.

As he walked up to her, she asked, "Were they laughing at us again?"

"You can ignore them." Otto smiled. Somehow, he felt relieved. "Yvonne's trip wasn't in vain. I think what she said made a lot of sense."

Edith was perplexed. "