My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1071 - 924: Not leaving? I’m leaving!

Zhang Zhentian never imagined that his wife would suddenly say such things to his father. He always thought that no matter how capricious she might be, deep down in her heart, she would still want to live together with him. The moment he heard his wife say those words, it was as if his entire world had plunged into despair. His wife said that if someone truly had to leave this family, she would rather it be him, not herself. Even though she said that, he felt honored and moved. After all, it already deviated from his true intentions. All he wanted was for his wife to stay in this home without any threats, suffering, or pain.

Reflecting on the past few days at home, it’s clear what kind of outcome each family member received. Everyone knew, but his own heart had always been lost, bringing much harm to every family member, yet no one ever stood in his shoes to consider all of this. What he truly wanted wasn’t this kind of life; perhaps the life he desired couldn’t be given by anyone anymore.

Sometimes, thinking about his actions, he could only make every family member lose faith completely. He once thought that as long as he could live at home, it was the happiest and most joyful thing. But now looking back at the harm he brought to every family member, what did his own life amount to?

If time could wind back, he would never choose the path he took now. This path had become too repressive for him, and he never imagined life would be like this. If time had to make someone grow old without any decision, he would rather lose everything than live only with hardship in this place.

"Xia Jing, you are my wife. How can you say such things? Don’t you feel that saying these words is very irresponsible? In your eyes, do I, as your husband, really have no voice? Do you think that just because you leave, I would live at ease at home? If that’s what you think, you’re gravely mistaken. Without you, there’s no meaning for me to continue living at home. I returned home not just for myself but for you as well. I knew you missed our son, so I resolutely brought you back to this home. I know you always couldn’t let go of your pride, but at the moment we returned home and knelt there together, asking for forgiveness from the family, you had already let go of all your pride. In your eyes, you no longer cared for your dignity and freedom as before, ready to give everything for the family. But why do you still insist on superficial pride while being wronged? This only deepens the misunderstanding between everyone in the family. If you really wish for the family to forgive us and allow us to continue living here, then please don’t say such things anymore, nor use such actions to prove anything.

I have said that no matter where and when, you are my wife. Regardless of what we have faced in the past or will face in the future, I will be by your side unwaveringly. If you now choose to retreat in defeat, you will be someone I despise the most. I don’t want my life’s marriage to end on this path. If returning to this home demands that I abandon my marriage, then I’d rather not return. I’ve made it clear to you, home is a harbor of love, and no one in the family can make decisions based on their so-called desires at the cost of my lifelong happiness.

Do you know? If our son heard the things you said today, how heartbroken, how pained, and how regretful he would feel? She chose to forgive us, allowing us to return home, which was already the greatest gift to us. If we treat her in such a manner, we would be irresponsible. I deeply wish you would consider carefully what kind of life you truly want. If you think this is the best way, then I have nothing more to say, but I still hope that you understand the reason behind every decision you make. If this is how you choose to live, I can’t persuade you otherwise.

I only hope that you will never say such things again or entertain such thoughts. Such thoughts frighten me. I never imagined you would say such things one day, nor imagined that one day I might divorce you, leave you, abandon you, and leave you all alone at home. Do you really think I’m so heartless and ungrateful?

If someone truly has to leave, then I would choose to leave rather than let you leave. Even if I were someone at home, so what? If just because I don’t want to return to this home, I abandon the wife I love most, would it make you happier or more joyful if I turned back? I am not a heartless person, nor am I callous and devoid of emotion. I hope you can think this through.

The words you said today deeply hurt me. I never thought my wife could be so unable to withstand trials, could face a bit of setback and choose to gamble our marriage. Is our marriage really that insignificant in your eyes? Am I just a man living off a woman in the eyes of others, incapable of any action or change based on my deeds? I beg you, considering all the trials and tribulations we’ve been through, contemplate if what you’re doing is truly the best outcome. Are you really doing this for my good? Can this really protect me from harm and shield me from criticism?

I don’t believe you are truly such a heartless and ungrateful person. I believe deep down you truly love me; otherwise, you wouldn’t say such things. I still say, if someone must leave, then I would choose to leave!"