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If I had known it would end like this, it would've been better not to let her see him. That way, deep in her heart, she would retain a glimmer of hope, thinking Cheng Dongcheng was still alive and her guilt might've been less intense.
How ironic things turned out!
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault for not investigating thoroughly before rashly arranging for him to meet you. Rest assured, I will definitely investigate Cheng Dongcheng and Cheng Xicheng in detail."
Qiao Chutian said to her.
"Forget about it."
Xiaomai was moved that he had looked into Cheng Dongcheng for her sake, but she also felt somewhat discouraged. "If he were really Cheng Dongcheng, he would not fail to recognize me. Cheng Dongcheng must be dead; it's unrealistic for me to fantasize that he's still alive."
"Xiaomai, everyone has their own destiny. Whether he is alive or dead, it truly has nothing to do with you, unless you still... love him very much."
Qiao Chutian looked at her as he spoke.
