He felt that he might not even qualify as a friend to her.
His feelings towards her were only because of his guilt towards her husband.
An Xin’s husband used to have a really good relationship with him. They were part of the same group of soldiers and simultaneously joined the first elite field unit of the Empire, carrying out many perilous tasks, including assassinations.
As times became more peaceful, they gradually focused on military strategy and tactics, as well as military research and development.
Despite this, the bond between them remained strong, akin to that of brothers. An Xin’s husband was also a man with a strong sense of justice.
He watched An Xin’s husband and An Xin fall in love, date, get married, and eventually have children.
Seeing their happiness, he was envious at times and wondered when he could be as happy as they were.
But it was he who sent An Xin’s husband to execute that mission...
He never imagined that his dear friend’s young life would end because of his order.
For this, he felt immensely guilty, to the point where he could hardly face his friend’s family.
Perhaps it was this guilt that drove him to take special care of An Xin and her daughter.
But An Xin was the wife of his deceased comrade. Even though the comrade has passed, An Xin, as a woman with a child, would surely need to find a new home, but he had never considered himself for that role.
Because one should not covet a friend’s wife!
While he was lost in thought, the guard brought An Xin in. An Xin stood at the doorway, showing no sign of discomfort.
Everything appeared exceptionally normal, calm, as if the incident a few days ago when Di Mingchen drove her away never happened.
Her poised demeanor even made Di Mingzhe and the others wonder if they had been overly suspicious.

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