The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 52 The Villain Regrets

The call was from the prison, saying that Li Luoyao wanted to see me and Zhong Yuxuan. I froze in place, the dim light of the phone screen reflecting my pale face. Seeing this, Zhong Yuxuan immediately put down the documents in his hand, walked to my side, and gently hugged my shoulders, "What's wrong? What happened?"

I told him what happened on the phone, and he frowned slightly. "She wants to see us? Why?"

Yes, why? In my mind, I could hear Li Luoyao's accusations in court, her angry eyes, and the vicious words "I won't let you go". Now that she is in prison, why did she ask for a meeting? Did she feel guilty and want to confess everything?

All kinds of speculations intertwined in my mind, and anxiety and doubts entangled me like vines. Zhong Yuxuan seemed to see my worries, and he held me in his arms, and said in a low voice with soothing power, "Don't be afraid, we will know when we go to see her. No matter what tricks she wants to play, I will protect you."

His words were like a reassurance, calming my restless mood a little. Yes, I am no longer the Li Luoxue who was manipulated by others. I have Zhong Yuxuan. There is an indestructible trust and love between us. We will face it together.

A few days later, we arrived at the women's prison. The cold iron gates, the towering walls, and the solemn atmosphere all reminded us that the prisoners here were people who had made mistakes. Through the cold glass window, I saw Li Luoyao. Her hair was messy, her face was pale, and she was wearing a loose prison uniform. Her former arrogance and glamour were gone, replaced by deep loneliness and haggardness.

Seeing us come in, her originally dim eyes flashed with a complex emotion, with regret, unwillingness, and a hint of... begging? Her lips trembled and she said in a hoarse voice: "I'm sorry, Luo Xue, Yu Xuan, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been blinded by jealousy and did so many things that hurt you. I'm sorry, please forgive me."

Her voice was very soft, but it struck my heart like a heavy hammer, stirring up a thousand waves. I looked at this sister who had hurt me before but was connected to me by blood, and I felt mixed emotions. Should I forgive her? Li Luoyao's words were like a stone thrown into the calm water, stirring up ripples in my heart. The deep sisterly love and those happy and warm pictures emerged from the depths of my mind one by one. In my memory, she was always like a proud peacock, radiant, and I was like an inconspicuous dogtail grass beside her, unknown. Even so, she always protected me, thought of me when there was something delicious, and helped me out when I was wronged...

However, all these beautiful things were destroyed by her own hands. Jealousy, like a terrible monster, devoured her sanity, making her step by step into the abyss, and also pushed me to the edge of pain. Looking at this haggard woman in front of me, I felt mixed emotions in my heart, hatred, unwillingness, but more of a deep sense of powerlessness.

"Luo Xue, don't believe her! Crocodile tears are not worthy of sympathy!" Zhong Yuxuan's voice rang in my ears, and his cold tone made my heart tremble. He held my hand with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to crush my bones. "She must pay the price for her mistakes! We can't easily forgive her just because of a few light apologies!"

I know that what Zhong Yuxuan said is right. Li Luoyao's behavior has violated the bottom line of the law, and she must be responsible for her actions. However, looking at her current state, the hesitation and reluctance in my heart cannot be shaken off.

"Yuxuan, can you let me think about it again?" I gently broke free from his hand, my voice as low as a mosquito.

Zhong Yuxuan looked at me deeply, his eyes were complicated and hard to read, and finally nodded, "Okay, I respect your decision. But you have to remember that no matter what happens, I will be by your side."

His words comforted me a little. After returning home, I locked myself in my room, replaying the scene of meeting Li Luoyao and Zhong Yuxuan's words in my mind. I kept asking myself: Should I really forgive her?

I didn't sleep all night. Li Luoyao's words were like sharp blades, cutting my heart repeatedly. I couldn't forget the hurt she had caused me, nor could I remain indifferent to her regret. In the end, I decided to give her another chance, a chance to redeem herself.

The next morning, I drove to the women's prison. The high walls, electric fences, and cold iron gates cut off my freedom and hope. I took a deep breath, tried to calm my surging emotions, and signed my name on the visit registration form.

After a while, Li Luoyao was brought in by the prison guards. She had lost a lot of weight, and her long, shiny hair had been cut short to her ears. She looked haggard. When she saw me, her dull eyes suddenly lit up, but then dimmed again. She lowered her head and bit her lips, as if she was trying to hide something.

"Luo Xue..." She spoke softly, her voice very hoarse, "You...you are here."

I nodded and sat down in the seat opposite her. Through the cold iron window, I looked at this sister who was once so close to me, and I felt mixed emotions.

“Luo Xue, I’m sorry…” Li Luoyao’s tears finally burst out. She covered her face with her hands and sobbed, “I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong! I shouldn’t have been jealous of you, I shouldn’t have hurt you, and I shouldn’t have done so many wrong things… I ruined everything, and I also ruined myself…”

She spoke of her regrets intermittently, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting my heart. She talked about her days in prison, how she felt like she lived a year in a day, how she was awakened by nightmares; she talked about her guilt towards me, how she regretted what she had done; she also talked about her confusion about the future, and how she didn't know what to do after she was released from prison...

Seeing her crying, the resentment in my heart slowly dissipated, and was replaced by a deep sympathy and pity. Perhaps, everyone makes mistakes, and the important thing is whether they can truly repent after making mistakes and whether they can choose their own life path again.

"Luo Yao," I took a deep breath and tried to make my tone sound calm, "I have seen your regret. I can't pretend that nothing happened, but..."

I paused, looked at her expectant eyes, and said word by word: "I choose to forgive you."

My forgiveness does not mean that everything can go back to the way it was. Some cracks, once they appear, can never be mended. All I can do is try to let it go and give you a chance to start over. "

Li Luoyao suddenly raised her head and looked at me with tearful eyes, as if she couldn't believe her ears. "Luo Xue, are you...are you really willing to forgive me?"

I nodded and said firmly, "Yes, I forgive you. But you have to remember that my forgiveness does not mean that you can escape responsibility. Instead, I hope that you can truly reflect on yourself and turn over a new leaf."

Li Luoyao burst into tears again, this time, it was no longer regret and despair, but a glimmer of hope. "Luoxue, thank you, thank you..." She choked and sobbed, "I swear, I will reform myself and become a new person! When I get out of prison, I will make up for the mistakes I made with practical actions, and I will never let you down again!"

Looking at her sincere eyes, I felt mixed emotions. Perhaps time can really change a person. The once arrogant Li Luoyao now only has regrets and desire for the future.

The visiting time was about to end, and I stood up to leave, but Li Luoyao suddenly grabbed my hand, her eyes full of pleading. "Luoxue, Yuxuan...is he okay?"

I gently pulled my hand away and said calmly, "He's fine, don't worry. He hopes you can reflect on yourself and stop being stubborn."

Li Luoyao's eyes dimmed a little, but then regained a bit of determination. "I will. I will try my best to change for the better and live up to your and Yuxuan's expectations."

I nodded and turned to leave the visiting room. Zhong Yuxuan was waiting for me outside, and when he saw me come out, he came forward and gently held my hand.

"How is it? Are you okay?" His voice was low and gentle, with a hint of concern.

I shook my head, trying to suppress the bitterness in my heart, "Let's go."

Zhong Yuxuan didn't ask any more questions, but just held my hand tightly and left this depressing place with me.

Walking out of the prison gate, the bright sunshine fell on me, but it could not dispel the haze in my heart. Li Luoyao's regret and my forgiveness, all of this seemed like a dream, making it hard to let go.

I turned to look at Zhong Yuxuan beside me. His face was also a little heavy, but his eyes were as firm as ever. I know that the road ahead is still long and we still have many challenges to face, but as long as we love each other and support each other, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and move towards the other side of happiness.

The sun was blinding, and I squinted subconsciously, but the lingering haze in my heart could not be dispelled. Li Luoyao's tears of regret and my difficult forgiveness were like heavy stones, pressing me so hard that I couldn't breathe.

"What's wrong?" Zhong Yuxuan sensed something was wrong with me, stopped and asked me with concern. My slightly pale face was reflected in his deep eyes, which warmed my heart.

I shook my head and forced a smile, "It's okay, I just feel a little upset."

He didn't ask any more questions, but just held my hand a little tighter, as if to pass on his strength to me. "Let's go home."

We were silent on the way home. Outside the car window, the hustle and bustle of traffic was in stark contrast to the dull atmosphere inside the car. I looked at the scenery passing by the window, but my thoughts drifted back to the past.

Once upon a time, Li Luoyao and I were like real sisters, talking about everything. However, fate played tricks on us, and a misplaced life made us drift apart, and eventually became enemies. Now, she has paid the price for what she did, and I have also lost the pure friendship we once had.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhong Yuxuan's voice brought me back to reality from my memories.

I turned to look at him. His profile was clear and his eyes were firm, as if no difficulty could stop him from moving forward. I suddenly felt extremely relieved, as if all problems could be solved as long as he was by my side.

"It's nothing, I just feel that life is full of variables." I said softly.

He took a deep breath and held me in his arms, "Yes, things are unpredictable. But no matter what happens, I will be by your side, supporting you and protecting you forever."

His embrace was warm and powerful, which gradually calmed my restless heart. Yes, let the past be the past, there is still a long way to go in the future, I must cherish the person in front of me and cherish this hard-earned happiness.

A few days later, Zhong Yuxuan received an invitation to a charity dinner. He decided to take me with him, partly to relax, and partly to take this opportunity to get me better integrated into his circle.

I gladly agreed. I knew that this was a sign of his love for me and his trust in me. I secretly made up my mind to work hard to become a woman worthy of him, to fight side by side with him, and to face the future storms together.

However, I didn’t know that this dinner would be the beginning of another story…