My Alleged Husband-Chapter 849 - 795: Dream?

At the moment Old Master Zhang stepped outside, he saw his son and daughter-in-law doing household chores, having cleaned up the entire house from top to bottom.

He could hardly believe his eyes; his son had never been willing to do household chores over the years, no matter how much he urged him. He would absolutely refuse to do it even once, even if it was just to alleviate a bit of his father’s burden. He always wanted to be out enjoying himself, always thinking of spending time with the girl in his heart. He never considered placing his father in his thoughts, but now he has reached this point - does it mean he truly intends to change and return to this family sincerely?

How wonderful it would have been if he changed one day earlier. Why is it that when I needed him the most, he could never consider things from my perspective? Now I no longer yearn for his company, yet he returns, so different from before. I really don’t understand what I should do or how I should treat him. Is everything he does now merely to gain his father’s admiration?

If that’s the case, what on earth has he been doing all these years? What am I supposed to be to him after he has put in so much effort and reached this stage? Who knows what the consequences of his actions are, and who knows what he truly desires from life when the results he continuously receives end up hurting his family?

"Dad, why are you here? You should be resting well. We can take care of everything at home, so you don’t have to worry anymore. We will surely make up for everything we’ve owed you over the years. I know that the hurt I’ve caused you can’t be forgotten, but I will do everything in my power to ensure you won’t suffer any more harm in the future.

The harm I have caused you has only brought pain. Even if deep down you might forgive and regard me as family, I simply can’t bear with the guilt within. How can I let my family suffer for the mistakes I’ve made without bearing any consequences myself?

You have to believe that this is not a dream. I really have returned to your side. With my actions, I truly want to prove that I’ve come back with a sincere heart. Since I’ve chosen to return to this family, I will not do things that make everyone unhappy as before. You should trust me, your relative, and not think of me as ignorant.

Dad, you also know that over these years, we’ve missed you as much. Longing isn’t something only you as a family feel. We’ve been wandering outside, you’re afraid we would get hurt or suffer loss, but don’t we also long for our relatives? Our family is right in front of us, yet we’re powerless to prove that we belong here and can’t come home. Does anyone understand that feeling? Sure, you’ve come from hard times, and I haven’t suffered much as a child. But does the hardship I endured outside over the years truly pale in comparison to what you’ve been through?

Who knows the torment I’ve faced outside over the years? It’s a torment of the soul that cannot be forgotten."

"No matter what pain or torment you’ve experienced outside, I hope that after returning to this family, everything will be put to rest. Let go of any grievances, no matter how much you hated me, no matter how much we despised you. We’ve become a family now, and there’s no reason to discuss past events that have hurt us all. What matters most now is to live our present lives well, isn’t it? If we cling to the past, how can we find any reason to live happily and joyfully?

Child, I am your father. I understand your innermost thoughts better than anyone. The harm I’ve caused you, preventing you from returning home, was my fault as a father. I sincerely apologize and hope you can forgive me for the hurt I’ve caused you. But you must also understand the hurt you and your son have caused us is no less than the pain we caused you!"

Xia Jing, fearing that her father and husband would start arguing again, felt it was necessary to clarify things sooner rather than later. She quickly took hold of her father.

"Zhentian, can’t you speak properly to Dad? When Dad asks these questions, he’s just concerned about us. How can you act this way? Don’t you know this hurts everyone’s feelings? Now that we’ve finally returned here, let’s not do anything to make everyone sad like before. Let’s just live happily, okay? Consider it giving me a way out, don’t push me into a corner. Since I’ve chosen to stay by your side, it’s a testament to the kind of relationship I want. If you keep this attitude towards your own family, I’m not sure what staying by your side means, nor am I sure whether coming back to this family is right or wrong!"

Hearing Xia Jing say this, Zhang Zhentian felt helpless. Now that his wife had spoken, what reason did he have to hold onto this issue?