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At 13,I nearly died at the hands of my enemies.Anna's father saved me.
Corrupt officials ruled,treating the lives of ordinary folks like nothing.They killed my parents.
For revenge,I entered law,vowing to bring those officials to justice.
At 30,I met the daughter of my savior.
She was a journalist exposing corruption,yet jailed for it.
The internet overflowed with hate for her.I learned her story.
Anna Clarke,26,graduated with honors.
She had a bright future ahead but was imprisoned for corruption and murder.
Smoking,I studied Anna's face,so like her father's,feeling he deserved better.
But I became her lawyer.The official I sought,Leo Harris,was my target.I hoped to glean intel from Anna.
"Anna,I'm your lawyer,Nathan Cole."
She was small,covered in wounds,but her eyes were bright.
I was surprised—corrupt people don't have such clear looks in their eyes.
She extended a hand,her arm was scarred.I couldn't imagine the life she had in prison.
"Hello,my lawyer.I want to appeal.I didn't kill anyone.I didn't commit corruption."
Her words made her seem like a liunatic.Her evidence was damning,and a prosecutor sent her here personally.Overturning it was near impossible.
But I agreed.
Over time,I found inconsistencies.
Anna had no motive to work for the politician.There was a misunderstanding.
My heart told me she was framed,but that’s not evidence.The law demands proof.
Later,Anna entrusted me with transferring someone.She told me in details what happened,revealing Felix,the witness.
"Please,I can only trust you.Please move the witness abroad and keep him safe."
"When Felix wakes,the truth will come out."
Her eyes were resolute,despite the fact that she was in prison and covered in wounds.
I was moved and began watching her closely.
I started to wonder how she was treated in prison.Each new wound on her body was a dagger that stabbed my heart.
Two years later,Felix awoke.We could finally bring the politician down,and my revenge was within reach.
At the press conference,when the truth broke,I felt relief.
Relief for my revenge,and for Anna's vindication.
In that moment,I faced my feelings.
I think I loved Anna.
The crowd gasped.I rushed to the stage.
Anna fell like a angel with her wings broken.I caught her.
The doctor said she had only one month left.
Just as I realized my love ofr her,she was dying.
I didn't confess,choosing to stay by her side.
When Daniel's letter arrived,I hesitated but gave it to Anna.
I envied Daniel.He'd had Anna's love.Without the tragedy,they would have married and lived happily ever after.
"Burn it."
She said to burn it.
Did she truly let go of Daniel?I don't know.
I only know,in the next life,I want to meet Anna sooner.
