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On August 19, 2001, the pregnant Liu Ya was officially arrested.
In the Haidian Detention Center, she wore loose-fitting prison clothes, and her pregnancy was already quite evident. Yet her gaze remained chillingly calm, as if nothing had happened at all.
Initially, both the prosecutor and her lawyer urged her to plead guilty and show remorse in hopes of receiving a lighter sentence.
"You are still carrying a child; you need to think about yourself for the sake of your baby," the prosecutor implored.
However, Liu Ya's response shocked everyone: "I have no regrets. If I could do it all over again, I would still make the same choice."
Following this, the media began to extensively cover the case. The headlines were sensational: "Pregnant Woman Hires Hitman to Kill Husband," "Savior Turns into Executioner," "Millionaire's Bloody Revenge."
In no time, Liu Ya became the focus of national attention. Some sympathized with her: "A woman pushed to this extent is truly pitiful." Others criticized her: "No matter what, one should never resort to murder, especially while pregnant." Many were simply astonished: "How can a savior turn into a murderer? The contrast is too stark."
Subsequently, the court began hearing the case. In court, Liu Ya maintained an unsettling calm. When the judge asked her why she did it, her answer was simple and direct:
"He betrayed me, took away our assets, and tried to kick me out. I couldn't let him get away with it."
"But you almost lost your life trying to save him," the judge asked in confusion.
"Exactly because of that, I couldn't forgive him," Liu Ya replied flatly. "I gave him everything, and this is how he repays me."
Her lawyer attempted to defend her: "My client committed the crime in a state of extreme anger and despair, and she did not directly harm him; she merely hired someone to teach her husband a lesson, not intending to kill."
But the prosecutor's rebuttal was more compelling: "Twenty-five wounds and three hours of beating—doesn't that constitute intentional harm? Moreover, she did not report it or seek help afterward; it's clear she wanted the victim dead."
What left a lasting impression was that Liu Ya consistently preserved Wu Jun's dignity in court. When reporters asked her about Wu Jun's specific acts of betrayal, she refused to elaborate: "He has a long road ahead of him; if I reveal everything, he won't be able to face anyone in the future."
This statement brought tears to many in attendance. Even at this juncture, this woman continued to protect the man who had betrayed her.
In the end, the court rendered its verdict: Liu Ya was convicted of intentional harm and sentenced to twelve years in prison. Considering her special circumstances due to pregnancy, her sentence was suspended. Zhao Yong and five accomplices received prison sentences ranging from eight to fifteen years.
At this moment, Wu Jun had struggled back from the brink of death, but his body bore severe aftereffects. His memory had become problematic, and he often forgot recent events. When the doctor revealed the truth to him, his reaction left everyone heartbroken.
"It’s impossible, absolutely impossible. She loves me so much; how could she hire someone to hurt me? You must be mistaken."
Even after seeing the court's verdict, Wu Jun still refused to believe it. "Someone must have framed her; she would never do this to me."
Months later, Liu Ya gave birth to a daughter in the detention center. The child was healthy and cried loudly. Yet, as Liu Ya looked at her baby, her emotions were too complex to describe.
"What will happen to this child in the future?" a nurse asked softly.
"Let her be with her grandparents," Liu Ya replied calmly. "At least she can have a normal childhood."
A year later, Liu Ya officially began her prison sentence. In prison, she behaved well, never violating discipline or getting into conflicts with other inmates. However, she rarely spoke and often sat alone in a corner, lost in thought.
Her fellow inmates called her strange: "She killed her husband and remains so calm; this woman must have a heart of stone." But only Liu Ya knew that her heart had long since died.
That heart had perished on the night by the lake in Canada, at the moment she discovered her husband's betrayal, and in the instant she decided to seek revenge.
Ten years later, Liu Ya was released from prison. She had aged significantly; her hair was gray, and her face was lined with wrinkles. On the day of her release, no one came to greet her; she walked out of the prison gate alone, dragging a suitcase behind her.
Wu Jun had remarried and formed a new family with his former lover. He had recovered well physically; although he still experienced some aftereffects, he could live a normal life.
Their daughter was now eleven years old, living with her grandparents and growing into a beautiful young girl. But she did not know who her mother was or what had happened.
Liu Ya did not seek out her daughter or look for Wu Jun. Instead, she moved to another city and started anew.
Some said she worked as an accountant at a small company with a modest salary and led a simple life. Others remarked that she still spoke little and always came and went alone.
Regardless of the rumors, this once sensational case had become a part of history.
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