Chapter 718 Gathering Evidence (Part 2)

The door swung open as soon as I knocked, revealing Huo Jia standing behind it. She grabbed my wrist, pulled me inside, and shut the door behind us. It had been a few days since I last saw her, and the change in her appearance was striking. She looked more tired and had noticeably lost weight. Normally known for her curvy and attractive figure, she now appeared as thin as a sheet of paper, dressed in all black mourning attire with no makeup, giving off a worn-out vibe.
The room was dimly lit, with newspapers covering the windows to prevent anyone from peering in from the outside. Before I could utter a word, Huo Jia spoke up, "Shi Xi called me and mentioned that you wanted to see me. What's the matter?"
"Shouldn't you offer me a seat? Are we going to converse standing up?" I retorted.