The weight of truth

Liu Chen's revelation leaves Miyuki utterly speechless. Her words become trapped in her throat as she struggles to come to terms with Liu Chen's shocking confession. A heavy tension fills the air inside the car, and a profound sense of disbelief washes over Miyuki.

Liu Chen, with an air of calm, begins to explain. He discloses that Takashi posed a constant threat to her relationship with Miyuki, and upon discovering all the wrongdoings of the Onizawa family, he felt compelled to take extreme measures to protect her. Liu Chen admits that he didn't want Miyuki to bear the responsibility for her ex-husband's actions, and by removing him from the equation, he sought a better future for both of them.

Miyuki is left grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. On one hand, she experiences relief knowing that the obstacle from her past has been eliminated. However, the knowledge that someone lost their life at the hands of Liu Chen terrifies her, and the idea that he planned a murder is almost incomprehensible.

With a trembling voice, Miyuki tentatively asks Liu Chen if there are any other truths she should be aware of. He takes a moment before responding, acknowledging that he has been orchestrating events behind the scenes to exact retribution against the Onizawa family, ensuring they cannot inflict further harm on them. He emphasizes that his intention is not to cause them physical harm but to dismantle the lives they know.

Overwhelmed by Liu Chen's confession, Miyuki feels as though her world is crumbling. Her relationship with him has become a labyrinth of secrets and dangers. She can't help but question if being with him is the right choice.

An uneasy silence envelops the car as Liu Chen and Miyuki grapple with the gravity of the situation. No easy answers exist, and a profound sense of uncertainty prevails.

Miyuki gazes at Liu Chen, her eyes a mixture of disbelief, fear, and shock. Finally, she musters the courage to ask, "Why did you do it, Liu Chen? Why did it have to come to such an extreme measure?"

Liu Chen takes a deep breath and responds with unvarnished sincerity: "In China, Miyuki, things are seldom as straightforward. The Liu family taught me that sometimes, the only way to eliminate a threat is to obliterate it entirely, without mercy. There was no 'I know another way'."

Miyuki finds herself increasingly stunned by Liu Chen's words. In her mind, the man she loves is transforming into a stranger, and the atrocities he's willing to commit in the name of love and protection fill her with dread. Hesitantly, she murmurs, "Couldn't there have been another solution? Was there truly no alternative?"

Liu Chen looks ahead, his expression unyielding as he says, "I'm sorry, Miyuki, but at that time, I couldn't see any other option. It was the only way to secure a future together. When I was the young master of the Liu family, I did far worse things, and I was even more ruthless. This was the only way to keep us safe."

Liu Chen's words hang heavy in the car, casting a pall of awkward silence over them as they continue their journey. The revelations about his past and the disclosure of his ruthlessness pose profound and challenging questions about their relationship and their future together.

Following their revealing exchange, an uneasy silence fills the interior of the car. Liu Chen can sense the tension in the air and realizes he must do something to defuse the situation. Finally, he takes a deep breath and breaks the silence:

"I'm sorry for causing you such distress, Miyuki. I don't want you to feel frightened or unsafe around me. I promise you that this will be the last time I resort to such an extreme measure. I won't take another life. I don't want to be that person. I want to be someone you can love and trust."

Miyuki gazes at him, her eyes wide with a mix of astonishment and apprehension. After a brief moment of reflection, she sighs and responds, "I don't know what to say, Liu Chen. This is too shocking. I need time to process it all."

Liu Chen's pledge to never take another life is a heartfelt gesture, and Miyuki realizes that his love for her is transforming him in ways she never imagined. The future of their relationship feels more uncertain than ever, but a glimmer of hope lingers within her.

Miyuki can't help but experience a whirlwind of emotions as she proceeds to work. Liu Chen's revelation about his violent past leaves her in shock. Although she has been deeply drawn to him, and they've shared beautiful moments together, the revelation of his capacity for extreme actions and his dark history leaves her in a dilemma.

On one hand, Miyuki appreciates Liu Chen's willingness to share this aspect of his life with her. Honesty is crucial in a relationship, and this disclosure allows her to get to know him better. On the other hand, the violence and cruelty of the confession clash with her perception of Liu Chen as a loving and passionate man. She finds herself ensnared in an emotional quandary, uncertain if she can accept this dark facet of her partner.

Meanwhile, Liu Chen sits behind the wheel, with a lump in his throat and a growing sense of distance from Miyuki. His promise to her, never to take another life, weighs heavily on him. While he's determined to transform and become someone worthy of Miyuki's love, he can't shake the feeling that he's risking losing her. The palpable discomfort and distance between them deeply trouble him.

His anger toward the Onizawa family only intensifies. Liu Chen redoubles his commitment to his plan of destruction, increasing the pressure on them and ensuring their downfall is inescapable. Anger drives him forward, regardless of the consequences, yet at his core, the shadow of his relationship with Miyuki remains a haunting presence in his mind.

Within the Onizawa mansion, an oppressive silence hangs over the family members. They are all stunned by the news of Takashi's death, the heir apparent to the family dynasty and a prominent businessman. The atmosphere is somber and melancholic, and a sense of hopelessness pervades the room. It appears as though fate has chosen to exact its toll on the Onizawa family, delivering blow after blow.

The family's grandparents, who play a central role within the family, are deeply disheartened by the situation. The Onizawa family is a venerable dynasty with a business legacy spanning generations, and they fear that this succession of misfortunes will spell the family's demise. They are in a constant state of alarm, desperately seeking solutions to what seems like an impending financial abyss.

Takashi's siblings, along with their respective partners, are caught in a vortex of accusations and blame. They regard one another with suspicion, believing that someone within the family has betrayed their interests and contributed to the impending collapse of the Onizawa empire. As the arguments grow more heated, resentment and despair take hold.

Takashi's death, though he was a polarizing figure, signifies a substantial loss for the Onizawa family. Everyone feels the weight of responsibility to uphold the family legacy and, simultaneously, to find a solution to recover their reputation and fortune before it disintegrates irrevocably. Uncertainty looms large, and the future is more uncertain than ever.