Shen Siyuan remained silent for a long time after hearing what Xiao Yue had recounted.
Yu Qiaoqing killed someone and must pay with her life, which is fair and just.
But had she truly gone to the police station to turn herself in, considering her voluntary surrender and the lack of intent to kill, the judge would certainly not sentence her to death, but likely imprisonment instead.
Perhaps with good behavior over the years, she might even be released early and have a chance to see her daughter again.
Now, however, that path is completely cut off, and she is eternally separated from her daughter like heaven is from earth.
"She was a really good mother, you know. Even in death, she didn't forget Sun Yanan, always following her around, protecting her..."
"Sun Yanan came back from school and saw the letter from her mother; she was heartbroken and panicked, constantly crying..."