Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

Upon hearing Huo Muchen's words, Liu Shiyin withdrew her gaze, turned to look at Huo Muchen, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.

She has never been good at revealing her private affairs to outsiders, but faced with Huo Muchen's sincere and concerned gaze, she decided to open up a little and share some of her thoughts.

“I went to visit my mother. Her health isn't very good, and I always want to spend as much time as possible with her. So I always leave early and come back late,”

Liu Shiyin said softly.

Huo Muchen nodded in understanding. However, his next question struck like a bolt from the blue, instantly turning Liu Shiyin's face pale:

Why would you go to jail for someone else?

Liu Shiyin stared at Huo Muchen in shock, as if her secret had been suddenly revealed, and she couldn't hide her astonishment:

"You found out? How did you find out?"

Huo Muchen answered calmly:

"I sent someone to investigate a couple of days ago, and I only found out about this while we were having dinner just now."

Liu Shiyin's heart was still pounding; she had not yet recovered from the shock.

Huo Muchen's question caught her off guard once again:

"So, who are you actually taking the fall for?"

Liu Shiyin took a deep breath. She knew that Huo Muchen had only found out that she had taken someone else's place in jail, but did not know the truth behind it.

"I went to jail for someone else because of my mother,"

Liu Shiyin said with a mixture of pain and helplessness,

“My mother and I have always depended on each other, living a simple but warm life. However, fate is always so cruel. My mother was diagnosed with brain cancer and urgently needed surgery to save her life.”

At this point, Liu Shiyin's eyes were already red:

"This news was like a bolt from the blue for us, instantly plunging us into an endless abyss."

Liu Shiyin's voice trembled, as if every word carried a heavy memory:

"Faced with the enormous costs of surgery and follow-up treatment, I was plunged into an unprecedented predicament. I ran around everywhere, desperately trying to raise funds, but no matter how hard I tried, it seemed impossible to fill this huge financial gap. My mother's life was hanging by a thread, and I was helpless; anxiety and despair overwhelmed me. Just when I was almost in despair, a mysterious woman appeared in my life. She offered me an unbelievable deal: if I was willing to go to jail for her daughter, she would pay for my mother's surgery and follow-up treatment. I was torn between my mother's life and death and my own freedom, future, and life. I knew what this decision meant, but I also..." I understood; this might be the only way to save my mother. After a painful struggle, I finally made my decision. I chose to go to jail in place of that woman's daughter in exchange for the money for my mother's treatment. I knew this meant losing my freedom and spending a long and difficult time in prison, but I also believed it was all worth it for my mother's life. The moment I walked into the prison, my emotions were complex and indescribable. I felt both fear and unease, worried about not being able to adapt to life there, and a sense of tragic determination. I knew I was paying a huge price for my mother's life, but I also believed it was all worth it. As long as my mother could recover, I was willing to endure any hardship.

Liu Shiyin spoke these words with almost all her might; each word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of her heart, carrying endless pain and struggle. Although her voice was weak, it was full of determination and resolve.

Looking at Liu Shiyin, whose face was streaked with tears, Huo Muchen felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him. He had never imagined that this seemingly fragile girl had endured such immense pain and sacrifice.

Four years in prison is a nightmare for anyone, let alone a young girl.

After her release from prison, she still had to face the humiliation and bullying she had endured, which undoubtedly caused further damage to her mental well-being.