Liwu didn't have the heart to listen, but Xiao Yi did.
"What does it say?" he asked.
Linlin replied slowly, in a low voice, "Tell him I am sorry."
The room remained silent for some seconds. They had all heard the story, and knew who Rong Jian was apologizing to.
Liwu's hand trembled. She had seen tragedy before, but somehow, this one cut deeper. She had known, had felt, that she could reach Huo Lingtian. And now, she would never know if his ending could have been changed. And what about Rong Jian's ending? a voice in her mind asked. If they had not visited that man, would he and his mother be alive?
Chief Abby raised his chin and cleared his throat. "It's over. Great job everyone."
Liwu turned, her eyes blazing. "No, it's not over. We could have tried harder to save at least one person. All that man wanted to be heard. Some justice. Maybe he didn't use the best means to get back at them, and yes, he caused the death of a five year old...."
