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“Honestly I cannot remember what happen in between. Can you please tell me Ma?”

“Aiya, all these are in the past already, don’t mention it anymore. Forget it!”

The rain was getting heavier, Shi Hui thought silently what her mum just said.

“Forget it? Then why can’t you forgive?”

She would not want to post this question to her mum.

“Madam, I am ready, please step into the interview room.”

They followed the police officer into the room.

Her mum was needed for a simple investigation for a case of failure to change address. The police officer was jovial and kind, much to their relive.

Shi Hui explained to him, despite her heart aching over again, how family circumstances had caused them to shift houses for at least 5 times the last two years.

“Er Officer, is my father in trouble? You should know, he’s not really a criminal, if there’s any fine outstanding, please let me know, I can settle for him.”

She stole a glance at her mum, who was obviously unhappy at that suggestion.

“Oh no Madam, we already made contact with him, there were no problem at all.”

Shi Hui silently thank God for that.

At the end of the session, the police officer thanked them both for making a trip down, and they proceeded to have dinner.

“Please ah girl, when I am dead, don’t let your father come back. He is nothing but a parasite.”

She kept silent, saying her usual prayer for family unity and love.

But how do we unite without Jesus?

Taking her silence as a yes, her mum went on complaining to her about her brother in law’s gambling addictions, loan sharks, etc.

Shi Hui tried to look engaged, while playing with her slice of watermelon.