Archer died from excessive blood loss.
Iris was sentenced to life imprisonment for intentional homicide.
Six months later—
Joy and I stood at the entrance of an orphanage, watching the heartwarming adoption ceremony inside.
Melody was being adopted by a kind-looking couple.
The little boy looked up at the man, timidly asking:
"Can you hug me?"
The man laughed heartily, lifting him up entirely.
"From now on, Daddy will hug you every day!"
Melody's little face turned rosy as he giggled.
A three-year-old child is young after all, and quickly accepted his new parents.
It was a tragedy, but also a blessing.
Joy and I sighed in unison.
On the way back, Joy furrowed her brow and suddenly said:
"What if Jade seeks revenge on you in the future?"
I chuckled, "You've been watching too many TV dramas."
Joy persisted.
"But what if? I'm just saying, what if?"
I looked straight ahead and smiled.