Chapter 6 When the police took Paisley and Dash away , they left two officers stationed in the hospital room . [] Butler Harrison came personally , carrying an evidence bag containing a tiny recording device . [ ] It was from inside the little bear pendant that had been crushed around my neck . " Miss , this is the recording function built into your emergency signal device . It automatically activates when pressed and captured everything that happened in that private room. " I He pressed play , and Paisley's twisted laughter , Dash's mockery , and everyone's cruel jeering flowed through the speaker . Each word felt like an ice pick stabbing my heart . ] Then he pulled out his phone and played the hallway security footage . ] The video showed Paisley sneakily pouring something into my food while Dash stood beside her , smiling as he handed her a pill bottle . " The evidence chain is complete . " ] ] Officer Willson closed his notepad : [] " Paisley for attempted premeditated murder , Dash as an accomplice , and everyone in that room who participated in the harassment and assault is charged with disturbing the peace . " Two weeks later , the verdict came down . ] Paisley was sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder , while Dash got twenty years as an accomplice with indirect intent . The " friends " who had fanned the flames and mocked me in that private room were each sentenced to five years for disturbing the peace . The Ashford family's legal team also filed civil suits . Paisley and Dash's families were nearly bankrupted paying the compensation . [ ] I stayed in the hospital for a month as the red welts on my skin gradually faded and the swelling in my throat went down . ] The day I was discharged was beautiful and sunny . Mom pushed my wheelchair as we strolled through the hospital garden , while Dad and Grandpa spoke quietly in the distance , occasionally glancing my way . The worry in their eyes slowly transformed into relief . ]] That day , the prison called saying Dash had requested to see me one last time . ] ] I hesitated for a long time before finally having the driver prepare the car . ] The visiting room's glass separated two different worlds . Dash wore prison clothes , his head shaved , cheeks sunken . The malice in his eyes had been replaced by numbness - the no trace of his former arrogance . ] was They laughed as I Was Thing But Then My Billionaire Candia Kicked Down the Boar Chapter 6 When he saw me , he suddenly started crying , his voice muffled through the phone : ] " Luna , I'm sorry ... I really regret everything . " ] " It wasn't like this when we first met , remember ? You said you liked the way I smiled . I took you to eat Tacos at that corner shop . You were allergic and couldn't have cilantro , so the owner made you a cilantro - free version specially . " [ ] His voice grew quieter : " Back then , I really wanted us to have a good life together . " I listened silently without interrupting . " It was Paisley . She kept poisoning my mind against you , saying you were just a rich girl , saying you'd dump me eventually . " He began rambling incoherently : [ ] " I was just too stupid . I was afraid you'd really leave me , so I let her talk me into it ... Finally , he lifted his bloodshot eyes and stared at me intently : " Luna , can you forgive me ? " | ] I looked at his haggard face , remembering the boy who had held me laughing at the amusement park , then remembering his cold indifference when he crushed my pendant . ] After a long moment , I stood up and gently shook my head at the phone before turning and walking out of the visiting room . ] Some wounds can't be healed with a simple " I'm sorry . " ] ] The days that followed were peaceful and fulfilling . I learned to manage the company under Grandpa's guidance , familiarized myself with the business under Dad's direction , accompanied Mom to art exhibitions in my spare time , and occasionally went fishing in the countryside with real friends . ] In spring , I planted many sunflowers in the flower beds outside the company building . Watching them grow toward the sun , the shadows in my heart gradually cleared away . Three years later , Grandpa officially handed over the reins of Ashford Group to me . ] S I knew those dark chapters of the past were finally closed , and my real life was just beginning . ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!