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The cold iron door finally opened before me, and I stepped out with heavy footsteps. The sunlight poured onto my face, warm and inviting, yet I felt not a trace of warmth. My heart, like the fallen leaves of late autumn, was withered and decayed.
I looked up at the sky; a few white clouds drifted across the azure expanse. The air of freedom was so fresh, so sweet, that I greedily inhaled it, as if trying to reclaim all the air I had lost over the past few years. In that moment, I truly felt the preciousness of freedom.
Outside the police station, my lawyer, Lawyer Wang, had been waiting for a long time. He quickly approached me, grasping my hand tightly and exclaimed excitedly, “Li Ming, you’re finally out! Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent!”
I looked at Lawyer Wang, my heart filled with gratitude. If it weren’t for his relentless efforts on my behalf, if he hadn’t found new evidence, I might still be languishing in prison. Choking back tears, I said, “Lawyer Wang, thank you. Truly, thank you!”
Lawyer Wang patted my shoulder and said, “Li Ming, you’ve suffered. Now, you can finally reunite with your family.”
Yes, my family… During these years apart, I had missed my wife and children every moment. How were they now? Was my wife doing well? Did my children still remember me?
I was eager to see them; I couldn’t wait another moment. I got into Lawyer Wang’s car and asked him to take me to my wife’s family home. All the way there, I felt anxious—both excited and fearful.
The car stopped in front of an old residential building. I took a deep breath and slowly walked up the stairs. Standing at the door of my home, I hesitated for a long time before summoning the courage to knock.
“Who is it?” A familiar voice came from inside—the voice of my wife! My heart raced wildly; I was almost overwhelmed with excitement.
The door opened, and my wife appeared before me. She had lost a lot of weight and there were more wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, but she was still so beautiful and gentle.
“Li Ming…” She froze for a moment upon seeing me before suddenly throwing herself into my arms, holding me tightly as she broke down in tears.
“It’s me; I’m back…” I held her close, feeling her warm body against mine as tears welled up in my eyes.
At that moment, my child ran out of the house, looking at me timidly, as if unsure of who I was.
"Child, it's Daddy..." I squatted down and opened my arms. My child hesitated for a moment before quickly leaping into my embrace, holding me tightly and calling out, "Daddy!"
My heart melted completely at that instant. I held my wife and child close, feeling the warmth of this regained bond. My heart was filled with happiness and emotion.
I knew I owed them so much; I had to spend the rest of my life making it up to them, loving them, and protecting them.
The compensation money from the government had arrived, and I used it to rent an apartment, starting my life anew. I found a stable job and worked hard to provide for my family.
In my free time, I would take my wife and child for walks in the park, enjoy fun at the amusement park, or go on outings in the countryside. We spent time together as a family, savoring simple joys and feeling each other's warmth.
I began to reflect on my life. I realized that I had made many mistakes, lost my way at times, and hurt many people.
I decided to use the rest of my life to atone for my wrongs and help those in need. I wanted to make my rebirth meaningful; I wanted to live more vibrantly.
I knew the road ahead was still long, but I would no longer be lost or hesitant. Because I knew that beside me were my family, my love, and my hope. With this love and hope, I would bravely move forward toward a brighter future.
Gently stroking my child's hair and gazing into my wife's tender eyes, I felt filled with hope and strength. I knew that my life was just beginning, and I would use the rest of my days to create a better future—one filled with love and hope.
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