The feelings between us have gradually beco dull, everything is no longer what we wanted; after all we’ve been through, who could have predicted the ending?
No one can guess the end. So stories are full of twists and turns, thought-provoking, those fragnts still faintly hurt deep in the heart. Wanting to escape from it all, yet the more beautiful the mories, the more embarrassing they beco.
Xiao Wei really doesn’t know how to respond to his brother-in-law now. Every word he says is so certain, but should he really believe him? No matter what, he has hurt his sister before, a hurt that’s unspeakably painful, and only she knows how painful it is. She won’t let her sister get hurt again, having seen her sister drifting outside for so many years, yet he was powerless. As a brother, he already feels very much a failure.
"Brother-in-law, the fact that I’ve said this today already shows that I truly hope you can live peacefully together, not letting a casual joke cause discord between you two. It’s really not worth it.
I know you’ve sacrificed a lot for my sister over the years, but equally, she has sacrificed a lot for you. She so wants to return ho, but fears you can’t let go of your pride, so she didn’t choose to go back. Do you honestly think I’m ignorant of many things? I’ve just been observing from a distance, never speaking because I think that’s your family’s matter. As an outsider, getting involved would only compromise your relationship. I don’t want my sister to be sad!
But just because I don’t say anything doesn’t an I’m indifferent. I’ve had people monitoring your actions because I’m afraid you might hurt my sister, afraid she’ll get hurt. But over the years, I must admit, you’ve been good to her, yet she’s also given a lot to you. The sacrifices from both sides make it unnecessary to argue over who’s right or wrong, what’s real or fake; being together is your greatest happiness, isn’t it?
Your words don’t stem from disbelief, but from fear of you being torn. After all these years, you owe father-in-law, your son, and your whole family. If this ti, you choose to run away with your wife, abandoning everything, what do you expect your relatives to think? How would they accept such betrayal from you repeatedly?
Please think twice before you speak, avoiding saying what first cos to mind, since once spoken, there’s oftentis no going back. For , if you say it, you must do it. However, I don’t wish to force you, I just want to know what’s truly in your heart. If one day, my sister is unhappy, and ready to leave, faced with choosing between your wife and family interests, which would you choose?
If one day, my sister chooses to leave you for the sake of preserving your family, ensuring no one judges you, would you still resolutely leave with her?"
Zhang Zhentian couldn’t deny the deep-seated conflict within. After investing so much effort to return ho, it’s excessively difficult. How could he willingly leave again? Yet he couldn’t let his wife suffer. If unable to satisfy both sides, what choice should he make?
"If the day cos when your sister is unhappy, I would choose her over the family, and even if she chooses to leave, I will resolutely follow her, never letting go of her hand.
Even if family views as the enemy, refuses to believe anything I say, and never accepts my return, if being with my wife feels worthwhile, you might see as foolish and naive, unmanly even.
But choosing this shows your sister’s place in my heart surpasses everything. Nothing or no one can shake her importance within . Your sister knows how dearly I value her—I love her deeply, to the marrow, surpassing my own life and family. If her happiness ans my family must remain forever discontent, then so be it!"
"Zhang Zhentian, I never expected such selfishness from you—choosing a woman over family, disregarding your own flesh and blood.
Though she’s my sister, I don’t fully agree with you, as a man, throwing all burdens on your young son, passing all pain onto them. Shouldn’t you stay, look after them, and convince your wife to live happily with you?
Sotis leaving isn’t the answer—it may not bring joy, possibly more sorrow. Your departure may sadden your family deeply, while your wife’s happiness cos at the cost of theirs. Think about whether to choose my sister or your family."
Zhang Zhentian hesitated, knowing the truth in his words. Yet in his eyes, no one compares to his wife’s importance. As long as she is happy, he doesn’t mind feeling slighted as a husband. But if his happiness causes everyone else’s sorrow, then isn’t his guilt imnse?
"I need ti to think. In a few days, I’ll give you an answer—perhaps even surprising myself. anwhile, I hope today’s talk stays between us. Maybe I’m unworthy as a man, unable to protect my family from harm, bringing them repeated grief!"
I will no longer be your puppet, ignore your hypocrisy, nor remain anonymous, confined. Right and wrong ultimately beco inconsequential. I’ll no longer be yours!
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