My Daughter Died in a Fire, and I Was Reborn

In 1998, Zhao Yue stole her household registration booklet and pledged herself to you for life.

In 1999, your daughter was born. But on the day she arrived, you were late. Zhao Yue had a huge fight with you, and in the end, she chose the child's name herself: An'an.

In 2001, you suffered a setback in your career and never recovered. You spent your days drowning your sorrows and lost in mahjong, while Zhao Yue struggled to keep the family afloat by washing dishes at a restaurant.

In 2004, you were still living a drunken, self-destructive life. One day, in your haste to go out and buy a lottery ticket, you forgot to turn off the gas. When you returned, the house was engulfed in flames.

Your beloved daughter perished in the fire. A few days later, Zhao Yue jumped to her death.

"Mr. Fang Ming, based on the recollections you provided earlier, I have organized the timeline of your memoir of repentance. As you approach your final moments, is there anything you'd like to say to your late wife and daughter?"

Fang Ming: If there is another life...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.