Realization (2)

Gu Qiwu seemed distracted for a moment.

"Making just one wrong decision in life can cost you so dearly. If I weren't so stubborn back then, there might've been a good chance that I could be your uncle." Gu Qiwu did not deny the possibility.

"But you said you had no feelings for her," Mu Yuchen said.

Gu Qiwu nodded and sighed. "While it's true that I can't say we were in love, I never meant to take her feelings lightly. We were more like friends when we were together. I might not be able to tell Doris about the things I can talk to your aunt about. It sure was relaxing and comfortable to be by her side."

Mu Yuchen could not understand Gu Qiwu. If they had been friends, then why…?