The moment Si Beiwang, bound to the chair, lifted his head, his gaze locked directly with Fifth Sister’s.
For an instant, he seemed frozen in place. His body went rigid, his face a mask of astonishment and sudden realization, and he remained stunned for a long while.
Then, as if unable to bear the weight of his emotions, he slowly squeezed his eyes shut. A clear stream of tears welled up and spilled over, tracking through the stubble on his haggard cheeks before dripping into the dust at his feet. After a moment, as if he could not bear to face her or perhaps out of overwhelming shame, he turned his face away, his shoulders trembling slightly. The look of profound remorse was enough to break anyone’s heart.
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