But when I opened the door and stepped inside, I was met with a breathtaking scene of chaos. The refrigerator had overturned. My child was lying on the floor, screaming in panic. And Lu… Lu lay motionless underneath.
I screamed, rushed forward, but it was too late.
Unwilling to accept defeat, I reviewed the CCTV footage to find out what had happened. And at that very moment, my heart shattered once more.
In the video, my child, out of curiosity, crawled towards the refrigerator—a carelessness I will never forgive myself for. Then, suddenly, the refrigerator lost its balance and toppled over. There was no alarm, no time to think.
Lu lunged forward.
Without hesitation. Without fear.
It used its body to block the falling refrigerator, trying to hold on for even a second longer. Mimi frantically pulled my child away, with all the instinct of a loving and protective being.
But the refrigerator was too heavy.
Lu couldn’t resist.
It was crushed… and died in silence.
Watching that, I couldn’t stand anymore. I collapsed, crying and blaming myself. If only I had been more careful. If only I had secured the refrigerator. If only I hadn’t been so careless. Lu would still be here.
Lu had lived with me for almost ten years. It wasn’t just a dog. It was a guardian, a companion, a member of the family. It witnessed my child grow up day by day—and in the end, it chose to use its own life to protect my child.
In my eyes, Lu wasn’t just a pet.
He was a superhero.
Lu, if there’s a next life, I hope we’ll meet again. I hope that this time, I’ll be able to protect you even more. And now, rest in peace…
This family will never forget you.