C758 Acting

"Third Uncle, I think I've... botched things up."

The Young Patriarch slowly lifted his head, his expression etched with poorly concealed regret and fear.

Third Uncle was taken aback, evidently not having anticipated that his once high-spirited nephew would one day voluntarily confess to a mistake.

Thump!

Third Uncle's heart plummeted—a bad omen, indeed.

Gulp!

Swallowing nervously