Ghost Exorciser: Is Loved By All
Chapter 679: Thoughts

Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Thoughts

"What did you see?" he asked softly, crouching beside her. He didn’t push, allowing her the time she needed to collect her thoughts.

Yu Holea took a deep breath, her hands trembling as she wiped the sweat from her brow.

"I saw... them. My family. They were performing some kind of ritual. A sacrifice."

Qiao Jun’s jaw tightened, but he stayed silent, letting her continue.

"There were five of them," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"My mother was there, along with my brother—Shuchang, Sicong, and Sile. And then... there was someone else. A man I didn’t recognize. I even heard everything..."

"What were they talking about? And who was the man?" Qiao Jun probed gently.

.................

20 minutes before.

In a dark stone pathway where the light could barely reach the ground, a few figures were walking toward the circular platform.

"Mother, will Lea truly be revived?" A masculine voice with a hint of immaturity sounded.

"Hm." Mrs. Yu’s voice rang in Yu Holea’s ears.

The journey was tense and none of the figures spoke again. But for some reason, Yu Holea who was able to see the future, could hear their inner thought.

’Holea...after my death, I wish, the third lifetime to be a different one. I wish the swap never happened. I wish you never have to suffer so much...

We could have turned out such a great sibling pair. I would have done your braids, and you would have called me eldest brother in your cute voice.

F*ck why...do I feel like crying...I have so many things...which I still haven’t done in my life. I wanted to enjoy my life a bit...

Other than being the CEO of the Yu Corporation, there is hardly anything I have ever done. I have never gone to an amusement park or a water park...

There was also a simple family dinner. I have never had a good family dinner. Now that I think...I hardly have done anything memorable. I didn’t have a picture of me and Yu Holea together.

Ah...what were Yu Holea’s favorite dishes? From the information I have, she seemed to have a sweet tooth.

After my death...I wished to leave all the assets to Yu Holea, but since she is not here...I donated all of it to the charity. Hope that will help Yu Holea to reincarnate well in the third lifetime.

What about him...will he think about me? No...why would he...I have hurt him so much and never gave him a chance...so he will never love me again...

Now that I think about it...I should have confessed to him. I guess now the only way to be with him is to stay in my soul form by his side.

He might eventually move on and ’ Yu Sicong thought

Him?

Yu Holea was confused. However, she understood the general concept. Maybe there was a man who loved Yu Sicong...and Yu Sicong didn’t agree.

From Yu Sicong’s words, it’s clear that Yu Sicong too had feelings for that man...

Yu Holea felt complex emotions in her heart...

So Yu Sicong... had someone whom he loved, but he gave up...just to save her...

From Yu Sicong’s words, Yu Holea understood a few things. First, all of them were going to sacrifice so she could live a third lifetime...

Maybe this scene belonged to the first lifetime and she had died by then. So...they knew a way to revive her, but she had already reincarnated into a second lifetime by then.

Yu Holea’s train of thought was broken when she heard Yu Shuchang’s inner voice.

’Holea... I was such a selfish brother. I thought only of my career, my music, my fame. I never paid attention to you. Never cared for you like a brother should.

You were always there, watching my performances, clapping louder than anyone else. And I... I didn’t even notice. I didn’t even know what made you happy, what you liked, or what you dreamed of.

There was one time... one time you asked me to teach you to play the piano. I said I was too busy. But the truth? I just didn’t care. I thought you were a distraction, a nuisance.

Now, as I walk toward my death, I realize I’ve wasted everything. My music, my fame... it means nothing. The one thing I should have done was be a brother to you, Holea. And I failed.

Why am I shaking? I feel cold...god...I still haven’t won the Global Best Musician Award. I still haven’t had any photos of Yu Holea and me together.

I always thought life was about fame, about being on stage with the world watching. But now, I’d trade all of it just to go back and sit with you, Holea.

To teach you that one song you wanted to learn. To say sorry for all the times I made you feel small.

I didn’t even spend enough time with my own family...why do suddenly I seem to feel, I should spend some time dating others too...’

Yu Holea sighed, the heavy feeling in her chest, seeming to grow with each passing second.

Just then Yu Sile’s voice sounded,

’I’m scared. I don’t want to die. I’m not ready. I wanted to be a model. A great one. I wanted to see my face on billboards, and in magazines. I wanted people to look at me and say, "That’s Yu Sile. He’s amazing."’

His thoughts turned bitter.

’But what does it matter now? None of it will happen. And it’s my fault. I was selfish, too. I was so caught up in myself that I didn’t see you, Holea. You were suffering, and I ignored you. I thought you were weak, a burden.

If I could go back... I’d be different. I’d be a better brother. I’d protect you, support you. But it’s too late now.

All I can do is hope that my sacrifice helps you live a better life, a happier life.’

Yu Holea’s heart turned heavy.

She took a deep breath to suppress her rising anxiety.

Mrs. Yu’s soft voice though...kept Yu Holea haunting.

’Holea...my dear...don’t worry. I will come to you soon. You will feel lonely in the afterlife. Don’t worry, I will accompany you.

Dear...I mistreated you many times. Many times when I ignored you and only focused on Yu Mei, I felt a part of me breaking...

Holea each time, a voice in my head, told me I was right, but my heart ached.

I knew I was doing the wrong thing but I couldn’t break free from the control.

Now I think how you were all alone, struggling to survive, but kept on facing rejection from us...I want to kill myself.

I’ll see you soon, my sweet girl. In the afterlife, I’ll make it up to you. I’ll be the mother you deserve. I’ll never leave your side again.’

Yu Holea clenched her fists, tears streaming down her face. This wasn’t what she wanted. She didn’t want their guilt, their regrets, their sacrifices.

As the family reached the circular platform, the air seemed to hum with energy.

Symbols etched into the stone glowed faintly, and the atmosphere grew heavy with a strange, otherworldly presence.

The man Yu Holea didn’t recognize stepped forward, his face shrouded in shadow, his voice deep and commanding.

"Are you ready to begin?" he asked.

Mrs. Yu nodded, her expression solemn. "We are."

"No! Stop! Don’t do it! I don’t you all to sacrifice!" Yu Holea shouted at the top of her lungs but no one heard her voice.

As the ritual progressed, each family member’s thoughts grew louder and more desperate.

’I’m sorry, Holea. I’m so sorry,’ Yu Shuchang repeated, his voice breaking.

’I hope you live a life full of love and happiness,’ Yu Sile thought, his tears falling freely now.

’I’ll be with you soon, my sweet girl,’ Mrs. Yu whispered, her voice filled with both sorrow and love.

The light grew blinding, and Yu Holea’s vision blurred. The last thing she heard was Yu Sicong’s voice, steady and calm.

’Live well, Holea. For all of us.’

And then, everything went silent.

Yu Holea gasped, snapping back to reality. Qiao Jun’s concerned face came into focus, his hand resting gently on her shoulder.

"No...No! Please...Please...I beg you! Don’t do it..." Yu Holea begged.

The family who looked so cruel to her once...now seemed pitiful. The family who once ignored her died to revive her...

The family who committed a mistake only because of Yu Mei’s influence in the first place was the same family, Yu Holea felt deserved to be alone forever...

Remorse filled every being of Yu Holea.

The vision around her slowly turned blurry.

A sense of warmth enveloped Yu Holea.

Qiao Jun pulled Yu Holea into a gentle hug, his voice was soft but firm.

"Holea, breathe. You’re here now. They wanted this for you."

Yu Holea shook her head, sobbing uncontrollably.