Gu Wenze raised his brows slightly. "What do you mean by that?"
There was a hint of dejection and disappointment in Gu Junxing's eyes. "After everything that happened, I can tell she has feelings for you."
Otherwise, the moment something happened to Gu Wenze, Qiao Hua could have taken the opportunity to leave. No one would have been able to stop her.
But not only had Qiao Hua stayed, she had remained faithfully by Gu Wenze's side.
Once Gu Junxing realized that, he knew he no longer had a chance.
Gu Wenze couldn't help recalling what the doctor had said: after he fell unconscious, Qiao Hua had sat by his bedside every day, talking to him in an attempt to wake him.
At the thought, an almost imperceptible smile curved his lips.
"Any other woman would have taken your money and run the moment something happened to you," Gu Junxing continued. "Only she stayed by your side day after day. Even Mom and Grandpa admitted they couldn't have done that much."
He couldn't help speaking up for Qiao Hua. "So treat her better from now on. Stop bullying her."
For once, Gu Wenze wasn't hostile. His voice carried a deeper meaning and a barely discernible solemnity. "I'll take good care of her."
It was the first time Gu Junxing had seen his brother look so sincere and solemn. He felt both envy and jealousy, but he would never have another chance.
Before leaving, Gu Junxing suddenly stopped and turned back to look at Qiao Hua.
When Qiao Hua returned from her examination, Gu Wenze was the only one left in the room. She glanced around curiously, and when she couldn't find Gu Junxing, she asked, "Where's Gu Junxing?"
Gu Wenze reached out and pulled her into his arms, avoiding the