Gu Xici didn't respond to Gu Lian's words at all.
After finishing the wontons, Gu Xici nestled into the sofa, but his gaze remained fixed on that bowl.
Gu Lian continued, "I know you were a sensitive child since you were young. It was foolish of me to underestimate you, thinking you wouldn't notice. I thought since the deed was done, we might as well carry on like this, muddling through life. Having a mom is always better than not having one. Besides, I observed how you interacted with Zhu Ying. She genuinely cares for you, which I acknowledge; otherwise, I wouldn't have entrusted you to her care so easily..."
