He subtly used the term "not necessarily," but in reality, he didn't think Lance could achieve that.
Francisco also gazed at Lance, feeling a complex emotion at that moment.
On one hand, he wanted to connect with Lance, who was about the same age as him. Though Lance had now become his uncle, compared to the older Alberto, he felt he shared more common ground with Lance.
During this difficult time, having such a "friend" by his side would undoubtedly provide him with greater peace of mind.
However, he also felt a bit reluctant, because compared to Lance, he thought he was too immature, so immature that he wasn't at all like a sixteen-year-old "young adult!"
In fact, this feeling often occurs in ordinary people, like when you are still struggling for tomorrow's livelihood, and people of your age, or even younger, have already become young master or middle master.
Even given a chance to have a few words with him, you probably wouldn't want to speak.
Because the gap is too vast!
