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The dagger in Li Ming's hand gleamed coldly, its sharp tip seemingly poised to pierce the air and drive straight into my heart.
My heart raced uncontrollably, as if it were about to leap out of my chest.
A wave of dizziness washed over me, my legs felt weak, and I could barely stand.
Time seemed to freeze in that moment; everything around me blurred into obscurity, leaving only Li Ming's twisted face and the glinting dagger etched clearly in my mind.
I once believed that time could dull all wounds, soothe pain, and allow me to forget the past and start anew.
Yet, five years had passed, and I still lived under the shadow of guilt and fear, unable to break free.
"You are wrong, Li Ming."
I took a deep breath, striving to remain calm; my voice trembled, barely recognizable as my own.
"I do bear responsibility for what happened five years ago. I admit my mistakes; I committed an unforgivable sin."
"But I did not run away. I have always tried to make amends; I have been searching for a chance at redemption."
For these years, I had lived like a walking corpse, lost without purpose or direction, drifting through this world like a ghost.
I dared not hope for your forgiveness; I only wished to lighten my burden and find a sliver of peace for myself.
"Make amends?"
Li Ming scoffed, his voice dripping with mockery and disdain, cutting into my heart like a sharp knife.
"What will you use to make up for it? Can you really compensate me?"
"I have lost my wife, my child, my home; I have lost everything. What can you possibly offer to make up for my loss?"
His emotions surged, his voice grew louder, and his body trembled as if he were on the brink of collapse.
The cold glint of the dagger flashed before my eyes, and I could almost feel its sharpness; it was as if I were witnessing the arrival of death itself.
"I understand that I cannot compensate for everything you have lost."
I spoke calmly, my voice low and powerless, filled with pain and despair.
I knew that no matter what I did, I could never restore what Li Ming had lost or bring him happiness again.
"But I am willing to take on the responsibility that I should bear. I am willing to accept the legal consequences and do everything in my power to help you start anew."
I was ready to give everything, hoping to alleviate Li Ming's suffering and reignite his hope for life.
My words seemed to touch him; the dagger in his hand trembled slightly, and a flicker of hesitation and struggle crossed his eyes.
Just then, a series of urgent sirens pierced the night sky, shattering the tranquility of the restaurant.
The shrill wails grew louder as they approached, echoing like a summons from death itself, filling me with a sense of fear and despair.
Several police officers burst in, clad in uniforms and armed with weapons, surrounding Li Ming. Their gazes were sharp and resolute, as if they intended to consume him whole.
"Police! Drop your weapon!"
The officers shouted sternly, their voices authoritative and commanding, leaving no room for doubt.
Li Ming froze, glancing at me and then at the surrounding police, a flicker of despair and helplessness crossing his eyes.
Slowly, he lowered the dagger in his hand, his body slumping as if all strength had drained from him.
He allowed the police to take him away, his back appearing lonely and desolate, like a lost child without direction.
Xiao Yu clung tightly to me, her body trembling as she sobbed uncontrollably. Her tears fell like pearls from a broken string, cascading down endlessly.
I gently patted her back, trying to comfort her while my own heart was filled with pain and helplessness.
I knew this nightmare had finally come to an end, but I would have to carry this burden of guilt and fear for the rest of my life.
By the time we returned home, it was already late at night. The outside world was shrouded in darkness, with only the distant flickering of neon lights adding a touch of surreal color to the city.
Xiao Yu's emotions remained unstable; she curled up on the sofa in silence, her gaze hollow and lifeless, as if her soul had vanished.
I sat beside her, gently holding her close. My own heart was restless, my thoughts swirling as I felt transported back to that night five years ago.
Li Ming's words echoed repeatedly in my mind, his voice filled with pain and despair, like a sharp knife stabbing at my heart again and again.
Scenes from five years ago played out vividly before my eyes: I saw that family filled with laughter and joy; I saw the happy and content Li Ming; I saw that innocent child.
The mistakes I once made felt like an everlasting wound, a constant reminder of my past foolishness and selfishness.
Though Li Ming's revenge had come to an end, I would carry this burden of guilt and fear throughout the rest of my life. Perhaps this was the true cost of atonement.
I rose and walked to the window, gazing out at the pitch-black night sky. My thoughts were a whirlwind, filled with confusion and helplessness.
I had lost my friends, my career, my reputation, and nearly lost my wife. All of this was my own doing.
Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm myself. I knew I had to be strong for Xiao Yu, and for myself as well.
Turning around, I approached Xiao Yu and gently stroked her hair. My heart was filled with guilt and compassion.
“Xiao Yu, it’s all in the past now,” I said softly, my voice laced with tenderness and comfort.
“Let’s start over, okay?”
Xiao Yu looked up at me, her eyes brimming with tears. They reflected sadness and despair, but also a glimmer of hope.
She nodded and hugged me tightly. Her body still trembled, yet she clung to me as if trying to merge me into her very being.
I understood that the road ahead would be long, but I believed that as long as we loved and supported each other, we could overcome all difficulties and begin anew.
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