All the nerves in her body tensed up, and she stood up from her seat instinctively. Perhaps because she was in such a rush, the stool fell backward and landed on the floor with a loud thud. Xin Yu subconsciously held her breath. Through her sunglasses, she stared at the figure that suddenly appeared on the other side of the metal door. Even her heart stopped beating.
Her lips trembled under the mask. Her entire body tensed up as she stared unblinkingly at the figure. She felt as though the world had turned upside down.
— — Xin Yu, Mommy made your favorite braised meatballs in brown sauce today. Don't wander around outside after school. Come home early. Your father is off today.
— — Xin Yu, happy birthday. Mommy's gift to you, and I made this cake myself.
— — Xin Yu, Mommy bought you that dress that you liked the last time you went shopping. Come home and try it on. Our precious daughter will be as beautiful as a fairy in a white dress.
— — Don't cry, Darling. It's okay if you flunked your exams. Mommy believes in you. You can do better next time. We are all about improvising. Actually, let me tell you a secret. Mommy's workplace has an assessment once a month. There were a few times when Mommy didn't pass and her salary was deducted.
It had been more than five years. Five whole years.
Xin Yu never dared to think about her mother. Ever since she was young, the mother who had doted on her and cherished her in the palm of her hands suddenly passed away five years ago. Before she could digest it, something happened to her father.
She admitted that she was indeed very weak at times. After encountering such a huge setback, she chose to rely on the Lu Family.
In these five years, although she seemed to have everything, she seemed to have bounced back from the lowest point in her life to the highest point in her life.
She had the title of "Lady Lu." She also had endless money and envious eyes. She had the opportunity to study abroad. She lived happily in England for five years. Although she had to bear Lu Yihan's disdain and disdain, she always felt that she had the fatherly love and affection that she lacked.
However, she never thought that everything she believed in was just the most ridiculous and cruel lie. It turned out that she had been living in this lie all along. Now, when she saw the figure that was completely different from her impression of him, she finally woke up completely.
Fake. Everything was fake.
Everything that she had once thought of, everything was fake.
Her mind kept recalling her mother's warm and gentle voice from all those years ago. She felt that she had long forgotten about it, but those voices seemed to have some kind of magic that automatically flashed by her ears. She only felt the tip of her nose turn dry and her eyes swell. There was an uncontrollable emotion that surged in her chest.
No matter how cruel time was, no matter how much her mother changed beyond recognition, she still couldn't forget her.
Just the sight of her back was enough to remind her of everything.
This was her mother.
The mother that she thought had died five years ago was actually still alive. She was still alive in this world. Here, suffering and suffering, she had become like this.
Her mother, that warm and gentle mother, even if she wasn't a rich lady, had a unique elegance to her every frown and smile. She had been locked up here for five years, living a life worse than death.
The metal door was slammed shut by the people outside. The woman who was originally standing by the door instinctively raised her head. With just one glance, her entire body stiffened.
Her face had probably been devoid of expression for far too long. As a result, when she saw the daughter she yearned for day and night, she actually couldn't react in time. The narrow space instantly became incomparably quiet. Even the breathing seemed to have become weak.
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When Tao Wantian was sent here five years ago, she knew that her life was ruined. She would never be able to see the person she wanted to see. That person had told her that she would live here for the rest of her life. This was the "price" she had to pay. Of course, her "price" was to let her daughter and husband live a peaceful life.
She had thought about it. Using her life in exchange for the lives of the two most important people in her life, there was nothing wrong with it.
This was society. How could the poor have the law?
She couldn't fight against those people. She could only choose to submit.
In the five years that she had been here, all her rationality had been swallowed up by the first four years. Slowly, she became numb. In the end, she almost despaired and lived like a walking corpse.
So when Zhang Jinghua wanted to secretly communicate with her before she left, she was still indifferent. Because in her heart, she knew very well that some things were already destined. She couldn't possibly have the ability to turn the tide. She could only choose to accept her fate and obediently die of old age here.
But people of flesh and blood always had a little hope for life. Every night, she hugged that photo. It was her happiest and most painful time.
How could she not miss her husband?
How could she not miss her daughter?
She really wanted to know if they were doing well outside. She also really wanted to let them know that she wasn't dead. She was living in this prison, living a life worse than death.
When Zhang Jinghua was about to leave, she was still a little moved. After a few times, she revealed a little bit of information to her. She didn't dare to say too much, afraid that it was a trap. After revealing it, she didn't dare to have too much hope.
For more than a month, she really didn't think that one day, she would really see the daughter she missed every day here.
She had grown up. It had been five years. Even though she was wearing a mask and sunglasses, how could she not recognize her? This was the daughter she gave birth to after carrying her for ten months. This was her precious baby. This was her daughter.
Tao Wantian almost forgot what it felt like to have a heartbeat. After being locked up here for more than five years, the air she breathed every day seemed to be different from the outside world. Over time, she felt like she was a living dead because this place was named the "Tomb of the Living."
But now, she could clearly hear her own heartbeat. Lub-dub, lub-dub. It was like an old machine whose gears were stuck and wouldn't move. But after a few drops of lubricant, it suddenly started working again.
But the machine was old and the lubricant was limited. How long could it last like this?
Xin Yu was dumbfounded. After a full two minutes, she suddenly came back to her senses. She strode towards Tao Wantian. Her voice was trembling. Her entire body was trembling. She still couldn't believe it and felt that she had sinned deeply.
"Mom, mom, mom, is that you? Mom, mom, is that really you? "
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Mom. This long-awaited address made Tao Wantian's entire body tremble. Her heart felt like it had been stung by something. She also came back to her senses and retreated towards the door in a panic. She didn't speak. Her long hair covered the expression on her face. She didn't even dare to look at Xin Yu. Her hands tightly gripped the door. She only shook her head and refused to say anything.
Seeing her like this, Xin Yu felt like a knife was being twisted in her heart.
"Mom, it's me. I'm Xin Yu. I'm your daughter. I'm Xin Yu. Look at me, look at me. Mom, don't hide from me. I'm Xin Yu."
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Tao Wantian still refused to speak. She had been a mute for five years. Although it was just an act, after a long time, it was as if she had really treated herself as a mute. When a machine had not been operating for a long time, even if it was really lubricated and started operating, it would not be able to achieve the desired results in a short period of time.
Her panic was accompanied by a trace of panic and fear. Xin Yu thought that she couldn't recognize her. After all, the mother and daughter hadn't seen each other for a long time. In a hurry, she grabbed Tao Wantian's wrist and took off her sunglasses and mask with her other hand. Her tender cheeks were suddenly exposed in front of Tao Wantian. "Mom, it's me. It's really me. It's really me. It's really me.
Mom, it's me. Don't be like this. Don't be like this. I know. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have not looked for you. I really thought that you had, I thought that you had left me. Mom, look at me. "
The more Xin Yu spoke, the more agitated she became. She grabbed Tao Wantian's hand tightly. However, the more she acted like this, the more Tao Wantian resisted. In the end, the two were almost wrestling. Xin Yu wanted her to look at her and talk to her. This kind of eagerness grew stronger and stronger. However, Tao Wantian was very resistant. She was afraid at first, but in the end, it became fear and panic.
"Mom, Mom, why aren't you talking? Tell me, who locked you up in here? Tell me, Mom. I'll take you out. Come with me, Mom. "
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No matter what Xin Yu said, Tao Wantian struggled silently. She refused to say anything. She didn't even dare to look at Xin Yu's face. She just struggled. After a long time, the people outside heard the movements inside. The prison guard quickly rushed in. As soon as he saw the scene, he pushed Xin Yu away without saying anything.
Xin Yu was caught off guard. Naturally, she was not as strong as a tall man. She staggered and her waist hit the corner of the metal table. She immediately groaned and her face changed color.
Tao Wantian naturally saw this. Her pupils rapidly contracted. The woman who had always been obedient and didn't resist in front of the prison guard seemed to have gone crazy at this moment. She pounced forward and reached out to grab the prison guard's face.
People who had been locked up here for a long time naturally didn't have good personal hygiene. Her fingernails were long, sharp, and very thick. When she grabbed him, the prison guard yelped and wiped his face with his large palm. Only then did he realize that his face was bleeding.
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