As a public officer, how dare you threaten me?
She said you were wrong. I was just a temp, not a public officer. I was here to deliver a message and show you this.
Then she showed me the video that Alex got off and went to school. With a fleeting scene, I saw a medium truck which was not far away, with words of a logistics company.
“The truck will be there all the time, and rush towards your son as soon as he comes out. In the event of a traffic accident, not only will your son be injured, but also other kids will be involved. So being in court, you must confess that you had instigated what happened, or something tragic will happen.” The temp added.
“Who are your boss?”
She smiled. “I can’t tell you. But you must follow my words, or you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.”
…
The moment I walked into the courtroom, My legs felt leaden. I couldn’t help asking myself whether I should follow the command? If not, would I put my child into danger?
Once, I had been threatened with my son by Xiang Feng, which was proved finally that she just grasped my weakness, but not caught Alex. So this time likewise? They doomed me not to taking a risk, so they threatened me with the same routine?
I saw Leon Hua, in suit, in the public gallery who was well-dressed and very handsome. It’s been a long time! I felt a very combination of excitement but complication.
However, with a quiet complexion and indifferent look, he never glanced me when I cast my eyes at him. It seemed that he just came here for sitting on, and what would happen later would has nothing to do with him.
I felt increasingly dismayed.
Even though the case came to trail In accordance with the schedule, I was in a trance. I didn’t hear a word that the court officer said. What I wanted to know was whether my choice would do harm to my child.
Once Wenbei Su asked me if I could afford to lose, I said it doesn’t matter. But now I know it’s a lie indeed. I could accept any consequence but my child involved.
Finally it’s time for the defendant’s final statement. Standing fronting everyone, I confessed that I had instigated the attack on Yaohui Hua for my long resentment.
The full-court in an uproar.
Everyone thought I was crazy. I, the mother of Alex, couldn’t put my son into danger for the sake of me. Maybe those threats were not real, but I dared not to bet. I couldn’t afford to lose.
Since it doomed to be a disaster, let me take it. As long as my son was safe, it’s worth doing.
…
I saw Leon stood up and be the first to leave the courtroom. I had no idea of what he was thinking about. But he never looked at me.
More than a year later.
After being through with all the formalities, and collecting what I had left behind when I entered in, I stepped through the heavy iron gate. As I looked up, the glare of the sun was blazing down, and my eyes ached.
“Nala, don’t look back. Move on.” Wenbei was shouting in the front.
I smiled at him, nodded, and walked towards him directly, slowly, but in a well-disciplined way. A year life in prison with high wall, instead of being called with my name, I was used to be summoned with the numbers, and stood against the wall.
Wenbei came up and hugged me gently.
“Second Brother, thank you for bringing me out. I thought I had to be in the jail for three years.”
“I have already felt so guilty about letting you be there for a year. Sorry, Nala, I didn’t protect you well.”
“It’s alright. I taught myself all financial courses unfinished in university, and read many books in it. I , your sister, am stronger now.” I smiled and said.
“Let’s go home. Get in.” He said.
It’s been more than a year since the last time I rode in a car. I felt a little carsick, and pressed my temple hard until I felt much more better.
The weather was really nice, and Wenbei put some soothing music. As we drove down the highway, a huge billboard flashed past, with the words “The Hua Group and You Create a Better Future!”
My heart felt slightly painful at that moment.
“Second Brother, where shall we go?” I asked him.
“Go home, of course.” He answered gently.
With a biter smile, I said , “Brother, where do I have a home? I’m alone now.”
“No, you have a Second Brother. From now on, your home will be in Yang City. Everything that belongs to me is yours, and you can take it all.” He said.
My heart was warm again, but then there came to be a prick of unspeakable sadness.
“You still miss that guy?” He asked.
I pretended to smile. “Why do I miss him? We divorced half year ago. Now I have nothing to do with the Hua. Why should I miss the man who forced me to divorce while I was in prison?”
“You really put it down?” He was doubtful about it.
“Of course. I must have to put it down. Nowadays, he is the chairman of a listed company, but I was a prisoner. It’s an irretrievable gap between us.”
“The kind of vile character turning side on a friend in ill fate are not deserved to be remembered. Just forget him.”
“Well, I did. Second Brother, don’t worry about me. I’m fine.”
“You’re released before, and I shouldn’t have mentioned anything that upsets you. I’m just afraid that you’ll be wrongheaded and get hurt again.” He turned to look at me with anxiety.
When I turned to look out of the window, I found the sun was nice and all scenery along the highway flashed by quickly. I was in trance again as if I was hypnotized. Some memories came to my mind.
“What are you thinking about? The guy?” He sounded angry.
“No. Indeed. Though the custody belongs to him, I miss my boy. He is my child, and I couldn’t give him up.” I said sadly.
“I inquired. The child is not in Hai City now. He seems to have been sent to America or some other country, abroad. The news should not be false.”
“Such a little boy, why?” I felt much more painful.
“I don’t know. Maybe it’s for the safety of your child. You pleaded guilty in court because you were threatened with your child, didn’t you?” He said.
“That way I don’t know whether I’ll ever see my children again?”
“It’s a lifetime. Don’t be too pessimistic. You certainly will meet your child. But you’d better not to meet that guy again.”
I said nothing, and then, for reassuring him, added “Well, never see him again.”