We can still do something else

"Lovers?" Zhiyuan was completely stunned when he heard what Xinyi heard outside his parents' room. "Mom and Uncle An were…?"

Xinyi shook her head. "I am not sure. But I heard Dad accusing her of having feelings for Uncle An."

"Wait. Uncle An loved Aunt Zongying. They were in a relationship. How does Mom come into the picture?"

"We know they were old friends, and maybe Mom started to like him. But Mom was hurt by Dad's words and kept denying any ambiguous feelings for him. I believe her…" she pursed her lips, "she sounded really desperate."

Zhiyuan nodded and smiled. "It's okay. Yeah, we need to tread this very carefully."

He paused. "Was this the reason why Mom and Dad separated? Because he misunderstood her?"