Qin Yao shook his head, "No. Though I feel guilty, guilt can never be love; I never thought of being with her. Being good to her, agreeing to marry her, it was all just for show—for Gu Hangshen to see. It made him think I had compromised, so that I would have a chance to find the strength to win you back!"
"If it had been my own fault, I wouldn't have complained, but this was all his trap, and I won't just willingly give you up! Especially after I've uncovered all the real facts!"
Gong Xiaoqiao looked up at him, "Real facts? You mean, everything was planned by Gu Hangshen?"
"Exactly," Qin Yao paused, "But he didn't do it because he loves you, but because he hates you, to make you suffer!
Your mother's death was also part of his plan, yet he successfully shifted your hatred onto me, while he hypocritically looked after you, helping you out of your dark times!