Facing Xiaomei's questioning, Gao Huai lowered his head guiltily, not knowing how to answer. Looking at Xiaomei with tears in her eyes, he couldn't help but feel heartbroken. Even though he felt a million regrets in his heart, he was powerless to change the status quo except to face it helplessly.
When he was in Country G and had not returned, he had entrusted Li Xiaoliang to negotiate with Simingda and Wang Mudan, hoping to gain his freedom by paying interest compensation, but was rejected by Simingda. Gao Huai underestimated the power of money and Simingda's hatred for him.
When he received Simingda's attitude conveyed by Li Xiaoliang, he felt panic for the first time. He knew that there was no room for negotiation in this case. For the so-called face and to preserve his dignity as a man, he resolutely refused to return to China to surrender in exchange for a light sentence, and stubbornly stayed in Country G to work illegally. He was lucky, hoping to extend his residence by working illegally, and then find an opportunity to take Xiaomei and the children to Country G, and their family of four could be reunited.
Unfortunately, he miscalculated again this time. He never expected that he would be robbed and beaten while he was out.
Lying on the hospital bed, he no longer had the chance to imagine his own fate. He could only resign himself to fate and accept the Immigration Bureau's arrangement to deport him back to his country. In this way, he would lose both his life and his money.
For a long time, he suppressed his inner sorrow and looked at the heartbroken Xiaomei. He said sadly, "Xiaomei, don't cry. It's all my fault. I'm sorry for you and the child."
Xiaomei slowly raised her head, looking at Gao Huai through tearful eyes. She questioned, "Do you know how hard our lives have been these past three years? Because of you, my business couldn't survive, and my child was afraid to go to school. Whenever we left the house, people pointed fingers at us, saying the child's father was a fugitive. You fled abroad to live a carefree life, while we were left to bear endless pain for you. Where is your conscience? Where are your morals?"
Xiaomei's questioning made Gao Huai feel as guilty as a huge rock. He supported his head with both hands, lowered his head in pain, and fell into painful contemplation.
Xiaomei continued to ask indignantly, "You promised me that you would earn back the two million yuan you were scammed out of in just three years, and then come home and remarry me. Was that your promise to me to remarry me in detention?"
"Xiaomei, I'm sorry!" Gao Huai lowered his head in shame. Xiaomei's cries of blood and tears made him regret his decision.
Xiaomei ignored Gao Huai's apology and continued, "You keep saying you're thinking about us, mother and son, but you knowingly broke the law and exposed us to the gossip of others. Have you ever considered how difficult our situation is under such circumstances?"
Gao Huai raised his head and defended himself guiltily, "Xiao Mei, I said I would remarry you after I earned back two million. That was what I really meant. I never thought of lying to you, but God is against me. What can I do? The more I want to make money, the worse my business gets. In the end, it's hard to even survive. Xiao Liang knows my situation. How can I remarry you? I really have no other choice but to plan this case. I really have no other way out. I've run a company for six years, not only did I not make any money, but I was defrauded of two million by a foreigner. Just imagine how upset I am."
"Just because you didn't make any money, do you have to do something illegal? Can you make back the two million that was cheated by breaking the law knowingly and playing with fire?" Xiaomei asked sternly.
Gao Huai looked at Xiaomei, who was furious, and replied with a heavy heart, "Of course I understand the law. I also knew the legal consequences of this deal, so after completing the transaction, I fled abroad. I thought it was a paradise where I could avoid legal sanctions. I would wait a few years until the storm died down, and then I would find a way to take you abroad. But man proposes, God disposes. I underestimated the determination of the investigators to catch you. I never expected the result today."
For Gao Huai, who is imprisoned, his confession may be true, and his concern for Xiaomei is also real, but no matter how affectionate he is, his dream of family reunion in this life cannot be realized.
Whenever Xiaomei thought about what happened back home, she felt deeply wronged. She wiped her tears and said, "You did this without considering the consequences, and now we're the ones suffering. We were already divorced, but back home they still make sarcastic remarks, mocking my husband as a fugitive. I've told you many times before that I don't expect much happiness from you. Isn't it good for our family to live in peace and security? You insisted on taking this path of no return, separating our family and making our children bear a lifetime of infamy. How could you bear it?"
Xiaomei's accusations were like sharp knives stabbing into Gao Huai's heart. His heart was bleeding, and he said in a trembling voice, "Xiaomei, it's too late to say anything now. Even if I want to compensate you, I won't have the chance. I've made up my mind. After my case is over, the money I deposited in Country G can be transferred back. After deducting the money paid to Mingdan Company, there will be a portion left. I will leave it to you and the child for living expenses. I know I have harmed you, but I am in no position now to compensate you. The child will be counting on you to take care of him in the future. Please take care of yourself. I will pray to God in my heart to bless you."
Gao Huai's confession didn't earn Xiaomei's forgiveness. She said helplessly, "How can I forgive you now? Your momentary greed has ruined the lives of two children. Because you have a criminal record, their future education and career advancement will be affected. Think about it, from the time they were born until now, not only have you failed to take care of them, but you've left them with a lifelong scar. These consequences can't be erased with just a few words."
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