All Chapters of Your Remorse Is Five Years Too Late: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

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Chapter 1

"Hasn't Zachary Chapman been missing for years now? Could this be some prank he's pulling?""After all his wrongdoings, I bet he wouldn't dare show up! My dad says people like him are criminals and should be arrested by the police!"Upon hearing my classmates' voices, I slowly opened my eyes.Teachers and students were crowded around the school's large display screen, chattering and discussing among themselves.Curious, I moved closer to look, but was startled by the sight of my own face on the screen."Zachary?"When I heard the familiar voice, I turned to look. It was Dad!I excitedly ran toward my dad, Lewis Chapman.Dad was holding hands with Phoebe Chapman, my younger sister, as he entered the school. He looked somewhat angry.Having not seen Dad for so long, I felt slightly resentful when I saw him again. But why wasn't Dad happy when he saw me on the big screen?Phoebe reached out and tugged at Dad's sleeve. "Dad, it's all my fault. If only I hadn't made my brother ang

Chapter 2

In the scene, Dad received a phone call and hurriedly left for the office. However, he forgot that a pot of soup was still boiling on the kitchen stove.When Phoebe heard the rumbling sound from the pot, she curiously reached out toward the pressure cooker.I quickly rushed over.The pressure cooker let out a loud bang, and I instinctively shielded Phoebe with my body. She was unharmed, but my entire back was scalded, my skin torn and flesh wounded."Zack! You're bleeding so much!" Phoebe cried out while hiding in my embrace.While comforting Phoebe, I called Dad and asked him to come home.Just before passing out, I said to my sobbing father, "Dad, you told me to protect Phoebe, and I did…"The display screen froze at this moment.I saw a tear spill from the corner of Dad's eye. Then, as if he were recalling that scene, his body trembled uncontrollably.The people watching also had red-rimmed eyes.A woman kindly spoke up for me. "Zachary risked his life to protect Phoebe, s

Chapter 3

Even when faced with Phoebe's increasingly desperate cries, I remained unmoved."Phoebe, it's all because of you! That's why Dad hates me! I wish you'd been taken by the traffickers! I never want to see you again!"Phoebe's small body trembled with fear as she pleaded softly, "Zack, you promised Dad you'd protect me! Zack!"Phoebe called my name over and over again, but I didn't soften.I fell to my knees before the trafficker, pleading earnestly, "Sir, please take both me and Phoebe away! My dad is mean to me. I don't want to go back. Can I come with you? I'll be obedient!"The crowd erupted in an uproar instantly, cursing me out."Mr. Chapman has always been nothing but good to both children. How could he break Mr. Chapman's heart like this?""Zachary is just a kid, yet he actually handed Phoebe over to traffickers! If he were my son, I would've definitely beat him to death!"I cautiously looked at Dad, whose eyes were filled with disgust and hatred for me. Tears instantly we

Chapter 4

The footage on the display screen froze at this moment.Dad's secretary arrived carrying a large black device, wiping sweat from his forehead as he said urgently, "Mr. Chapman! We found it! The signal source is coming from Misty Mountain!"Dad's chest heaved violently with anger, and he clenched his fists tightly."Stream the footage to me in real time! I'm going to Misty Mountain right now to find Zachary! Just wait until I find him—I'll beat him to death!"Just as he was about to get into the car, the crowd behind him suddenly began clamoring.Dad turned his head to look, and his expression turned cold once more. While crying, I followed his gaze toward the large screen.Phoebe was twisting and struggling. The ropes rubbed her wrists and ankles raw and bloody."Zack! Please let me go! I won't tell Dad!"In front of the trafficker, I tightened the ropes on Phoebe's hands a little more."Phoebe, just give up!" I snapped.The trafficker watched my actions and nodded with satis

Chapter 5

Dad froze in place. His gaze turned toward the scene on the screen in disbelief.In the scene, Phoebe was rummaging through an empty classroom. She walked over to a poor student's seat, crouched down, and started searching through their bag.Finally, she found a bulging envelope."Fifi! What are you doing? Dad said stealing is wrong!" I exclaimed.Phoebe looked like she hadn't expected my sudden appearance. She frowned and hid the envelope behind her back."Zachary, I'm warning you—mind your own business!"I strode forward and tried to snatch the envelope from Phoebe's hand."Don't steal someone else's things! If Dad finds out, he'll be furious!" I warned.Phoebe nimbly dodged my grasp, holding up the envelope as if to show off. "Are you just jealous that I have money to spend? Is that why you're saying this?"My face flushed red with anger, but I still persisted in demanding that Phoebe put the envelope down."That's Jane's tuition for the whole year! Dad dotes on you so muc

Chapter 6

Dad's voice was tinged with shock and fear. With tears streaming down her face, Phoebe desperately shook her head in denial. "No, Dad, I didn't! It was Zack who stole it!"When he saw Phoebe in this state, of course, Dad knew something was up. He immediately grabbed her ear and questioned her again, "Zack's memories can't be fake! Tell me! Why on earth did you do that?"Phoebe trembled with fear but couldn't utter a single word.The screen of Dad's phone displayed another scene. He disregarded the crying Phoebe and quickly knelt down to pick up his phone, which was now covered in dirt.His gaze fixed intently on the image of me in the footage.I was called up to the front of the class by Ms. Lily, and in a moment, all kinds of speculative gazes converged on me. Only Phoebe looked like someone who was enjoying the show. She didn't show the slightest hint of guilt for lying.Ms. Lily cleared her throat. "During today's P.E. lesson, I discovered something very serious in our cla

Chapter 7

Dad questioned Phoebe over and over again.However, my soul was growing fainter, and I finally managed a smile.This was great—Dad finally believed me. I didn't steal from others, didn't lie, and I always listened to him.But no one could hear me anymore.Meanwhile, Phoebe still refused to admit to anything.After Dad's gaze fell on the pile of bones, his lips turned pale. "This isn't Zack! This isn't him!"Dad shook his head, refusing to accept it.I crouched beside him and said softly, "Dad, I've already become a star that watches you from the sky!"Dad's secretary looked pained. "We've taken some of the bones for DNA comparison with Mr. Zack's records. It's been expedited. The results should be out within 20 minutes!"Dad still refused to believe it, but when he spotted the familiar clothes beside the pile of bones, he bent down once more."These… These are the new clothes I bought for Zack," Dad muttered to himself.Just then, the scene on his phone changed again. This t

Chapter 8

Phoebe's expression instantly darkened at the trafficker's words. "Do as I say! You've taken the money, and you've already done the deed! If you don't want to die, do exactly what I tell you!"Dad couldn't believe that Phoebe had orchestrated all of this alone.It was only then that I understood why the trafficker hadn't woken up when Phoebe and I got out of the car, despite all the noise we made. Instead, he allowed Phoebe to run far away before chasing after her.So everything was just Phoebe's plan to drive me away from home.My heart began to ache again. I curled up at Dad's feet, trying hard to feel his warmth.Seeing that everything was exposed, Phoebe revealed her true colors."I just didn't want a brother! What's wrong with that? Only when he's gone will Dad and Mom love me more! What right do you have to scold me?" she screamed, clenching her fists.As soon as the words fell, a figure emerged from behind, and a harsh slap landed on Phoebe's face."Phoebe, you bastard!

Chapter 9

Phoebe was struck so hard that she fell into the deep pit. Terrified, she tried climbing up, but the sky suddenly opened up and poured with heavy rain.Her hands slipped repeatedly, and each time she got close to climbing out, she fell back into the deep pit.She cried out in remorse, "Dad! Dad, I know I was wrong!"As soon as she finished speaking, Dad's secretary rushed over through the rain while holding a document."Mr. Chapman! Mr. Chapman! The DNA test results are out!"With a tear-streaked face, Dad immediately looked up at his secretary."This isn't my son, right? My son is still alive, right?"Mom stood to the side with a mocking expression as she said, "Lewis, I want you to remember forever that your favoritism killed our son!"Dad was still staring at his secretary. "Hurry up and speak!"His secretary looked troubled as he reported, "Mr. Chapman, the DNA test confirms these bones belong to Mr. Zack. He passed away five years ago."After he heard what the secretary

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