Her body shook as she cried quietly against his chest. Years of resentment, fear, grief, and helplessness poured out at once. She had fought alone for so long. She had endured silently for so long.
Freedom felt unreal.
The police cars slowly drove away, leaving behind nothing but echoes and memories. The Hua Mansion stood there, cold and lifeless, no longer the cage it once was.
Hua Jing closed her eyes.
For the first time in her life, she felt light.
For the first time… she felt truly free.
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The news of Chen Li being taken away on charges of murder exploded across every platform within minutes. Screens everywhere were flooded with headlines, breaking news alerts, and blurry photos of police cars parked outside the Hua residence. Mother and daughter—once the golden duo of high society—had become the center of the storm overnight.
Tabloids went completely wild.
