I was already in my room, pulling open the drawer under the bed. Seeing my father’s old photos and his ring still there, I finally relaxed.
My sister stood at the door and called softly. “Rein, come eat with us. You look so much thinner… I can see your ribs.”
I closed the drawer and followed her out.
During dinner, Leon chatted casually before looking at me with mischief.
“Brother, what was prison like from the inside? I heard it was very messy. Is that true?” Leonhart asked.
“It wasn’t messy. Every day I could read books and newspapers and after dinner I went back to my room,” I replied.
“Oh… that sounds better than I imagined. Not as tough as I thought.” As he said that, a small look of disappointment flashed in Leonhart’s eyes.
My sister peeled a shrimp for me and said with a gentle smile, “Now that you’re out, don’t talk about that place anymore. Treat it as an experience and let it go.”
Leonhart’s eyes darkened and he became quiet afterwards.
After a moment, he suddenly remembered something and ran to his bedroom. He came back holding a beautiful little box. “Brother, this is a gift I prepared for you. Congratulations on getting out of prison!”