Although she was very young, only sixteen years older than Xiao Shumiao, being called mom by Xiao Shumiao for a few years often gave her the illusion that Xiao Shumiao was her own son.
Genetic relationships might be mysterious, enabling strangers who are related by blood to feel close to each other.
But many times, affection is also cultivated over days and months.
Familiarity breeds fondness, and not just for lovers.
Friends and relatives alike.
To her, Xiao Shu was her own son, no different from any other parent's biological child.
To Shang Qian, Feng Yi must have felt the same as Xiao Shumiao did to her.
With that thought, she suddenly understood why Feng Yi harbored no resentment toward Feng Yushang for his torment.
Not knowing the truth, he also hated himself for accidentally causing his foster mother's death.
He was in pain, guilty; perhaps if Feng Yushang didn't torment him, he would have tormented himself.
