He felt that he might not even qualify as a friend to her.
His feelings towards her were only because of his guilt towards her husband.
An Xin's husband used to have a really good relationship with him. They were part of the same group of soldiers and simultaneously joined the first elite field unit of the Empire, carrying out many perilous tasks, including assassinations.
As times became more peaceful, they gradually focused on military strategy and tactics, as well as military research and development.
Despite this, the bond between them remained strong, akin to that of brothers. An Xin's husband was also a man with a strong sense of justice.
He watched An Xin's husband and An Xin fall in love, date, get married, and eventually have children.
Seeing their happiness, he was envious at times and wondered when he could be as happy as they were.
But it was he who sent An Xin's husband to execute that mission...
