Chu Chuyan saw Pei Mianman’s expression grow downcast and assumed that she was embarrassed. She sighed and said, “Manman, I didn’t have many friends growing up. You are my best friend.”

Pei Mianman’s face heated up. “Sorry.”

She told herself that the two of them were already divorced, and that there was nothing left between Zu An and Chuyan, but she knew that she couldn’t deceive herself. After all, the divorce had been forced upon them due to the situation, and she had already gotten involved even before the divorce happened.

Chu Chuyan couldn’t help but laugh when she noticed Pei Mianman blushing like a young newlywed. “Do you think I’m angry at you?”

“Wait, you don’t mind?” Pei Mianman was stunned by Chuyan's tone.

“If things were normal, then of course I would mind,” said Chu Chuyan with a sigh. “But who knows what will happen to Ah Zu now? We’re in the middle of a crisis, yet you were still willing to stick with him. This shows that you really do love him. How can I blame you for what happened?”

Pei Mianman fell silent, her initial happiness replaced...