"Why?" Xia Ji asked with a chuckle.
Fang Chen smiled. "By his logic, living would be more painful than dying. And that was indeed the truth—those five years were not easy."
Xia Ji’s smile faded. "It’s because Commander Xiao realized something was wrong. He couldn't pinpoint it, but he felt as though every move he made was being manipulated. So, he didn't kill you. As it turns out, that decision was very calculated; he was keeping a way out for himself."
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