Back to back, listening to the sound of the sea. In that instant, there was a silent understanding between us, but sohow, everything’s path was changed by unexpected turns, and now we are left to ponder how to cope with ourselves.
Zhang Zhentian decided he had to step out, to say thank you to his son, to say a heartfelt thank you to his grandson.
Although his presence had already turned the family’s life upside down, they still wanted to keep him in the family. Ti and again, he questioned himself, not understanding why, yet this was the ending he desired most. No one willingly returns ho only to leave again.
No matter what, the people in this family are his kin. Wherever he is, he should be by their side, providing warmth and genuine care. But what did he do all these years? He ruthlessly abandoned his family and chose to leave them once more.
She finally understood how difficult it must have been for her father when she uttered those words. Though it hurt him deeply, he had to feign indifference. Her sorrow must have been overwhelming. Yet she never considered that all she wanted was her so-called freedom and that her ans to achieve it sotis hurt her family. Was this really the right decision, the path she should take?
"Grandpa?"
Zhang Ni saw Zhang Zhentian walking toward him. He felt it was ti to clarify things today.
He could not understand why his grandfather went to the hospital. Was it to upset his mother? He no longer wanted his mom to suffer any hurt.
His presence disrupted the family’s harmony ti and again, and Ni could only grit his teeth and let him stay. Now, he worried that his words might further hurt his mother, a naturally strong-willed person.
He was in turmoil; he was unsure if allowing such things to continue would push his mother to do sothing she might regret forever.
If his actions caused his mother pain, how could he continue living in society? Soone unable to protect his mother had no right to protect his loved ones or promise a safe harbor of love for his family, which seed impossible.
"Child, I overheard the conversation between you and your father. I’m sorry; this matter is my fault. I sincerely apologize to you. It’s because of that this family beca like this. Perhaps my presence has never stopped the turmoil in the family. I don’t know what to do. I wanted to bring happiness but ended up causing only harm.
Originally, I resolved to leave this family and not live here anymore. But upon every pleading and attempt to keep , I realized how much I yearned to stay. Staying is a kind of happiness. I’ve abandoned my happiness for so long; I haven’t truly lived in my ho, nor had a family al together. Every ti abroad, I miss those reunions. Though thousands of miles apart, my heart was with you. Yet outside, I felt sadness but had to smile to everyone else. I didn’t want to pressure your mom; I wanted my wife to be happy. Seeing her smile made any hardship or fatigue worthwhile.
Perhaps my selfish thoughts led to this awkward outco. I turned everything into what I dreaded most, becoming the person I disliked repeatedly. But I had no way to pretend none of it happened. I just wanted everyone in the family to live easily, without ssy struggles, hoping my abilities would earn respect. But finally, I realized how far I’ve fallen short, never being even a fraction of my son’s success. I’m a failure as a father, revealing all our failures.
This is the first ti Zhang Yichen heard his father admit failure. It’s a rare progress in his eyes. His father, with such pride, hardly admitted to wrong decisions or thoughts. But to endure in this family, did he truly understand his errors? If he realized it sooner, his grandfather wouldn’t have suffered so much; he could have lived happily.
"Though I don’t know if you truly an it or just say it for us to hear, we felt joy, happiness, and peace upon hearing it. At least you reached such an awakening, understanding not everything you did was right. At least you see us as family you can live with. Naturally, we couldn’t abandon you heartlessly. We can’t even if we wanted to. We only wish everyone could live happily, not letting past pains alter outcos repeatedly. For what?
If Grandpa knows of your awakening, realizing your mistakes, he would be happy. For years, he feared you wouldn’t understand. Even if he wanted to reveal everything, speaking up too soon could backfire, making you resent us more, believing in the righteousness of your decisions. He couldn’t selfishly impose all the family’s burdens for his brief haste!
The family always cos first. An enduring family takes decades to establish and can’t be destroyed by minor setbacks."
The diary of that day was full. Looking at myself through your tears, the reflections evoked many emotions deep within. I wondered why I beca like this.
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