«No longer in love) Chapter 12: Gu Yuan’s Story
The darkness of my room was pierced by the light from Gu Yuan holding a sheer of food. Whe eyes, usually twinkling with amusement, were now intense and serious, staf come to kis usual laid–back demeanor
“You are just punishing yourself, Millie, and hurting Alex in the process,” he sewed, the schce form but gentle,
I looked up, my eyes flashing with anger.
Alex was the last person I ever wanted to hurt.
Gu Yuan placed the food down, pulling up a chair“Don’t be Alex worry, Fact He sat down and shared his story with me.
Gu Yuan was a role model for all the children in our village.
He grew up in a single–parent family,
He was raised by his mother alone, achieving academic excellence, mastering household chores while other children played.
He was indeed admitted to a good university and started his own business after graduation, a everyone expected,
Within a few years, he bought a house in a big city and took his mother to live in the city. At that time, everyone praised him for his and filial piety.
Then, disaster struck.
His business partner absconded with his savings, leaving him crippled by debt. He lost everything The new house was sold,and even his mother’s life savings were used to pay off his debts. Returning home, his mother’s words stayed with him.
“You’re an honest man, Gu Yuan. This failure isn’t your fault. Don’t blame yourself. Stand up again like a man. I’m proud of you.”
Gu Yuan turned to me, his voice soft.“Was it your fault that Alex went to prison?” I shook my head, tears welling up. It was Katie, her deliberate actions designed to framed Alex and get close to Lucian.
“If neither of us is at fault, why burden ourselves with guilt? Millie, be strong. Alex never blamed you.”
E Alex entered the room, his presence a comforting balm. He knelt, wiping my tears. Don’t cry, silly girl. You still have to help your brother find a wife!”
