My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1153 - 1013: Cruel Reality

Time and again, hope turns into disappointment, and he doesn’t even know how to face all this anymore. Right now, his heart is filled with despair.

Zhang Yichen has grown accustomed to the moment when hope transforms into despair. Never before has he felt such pain and sorrow as he does now. Every action he takes seems to have no clear purpose. Perhaps all he ever wanted was a peaceful life, but in return, he faced the greatest hurt and pain. He has gained nothing from all his efforts, and now he watches helplessly as the woman he loves most leaves his side, not knowing where to begin the search for her.

Even if no one else understands the pain and loss in his heart, Old Master Zhang does. He watched him transform into this person, witnessed his grandson move from hope to inevitable disappointment. It’s not something he’d want to experience repeatedly in his own life. Yet, why does it happen time and again? In the end, he can only watch silently, unable to offer anything as an elder.

There were many things they thought about, choices they made for their future paths. After receiving all the results repeatedly, what did they gain but sadness, pain, or despair?

Whenever he chose wholeheartedly to love, she would effortlessly choose to give up.

He knows that nothing he says now matters, and he knows that deep down, everyone is unsure how to proceed. Each carries a shadow in their heart, a perpetual pain they never share with anyone. He’s unsure of the purpose behind his past actions, but he remembers clearly what he once desired - a happy life without worries or arguments. Even if such a goal seems unattainable now, they believe that as long as they persist and never give up, they will witness the perfect day.

"No matter where life takes me, grandson, or how you change, I hope you can clearly remember why you did all this today. Let today be a frozen moment in time. Though everything changes, you mustn’t abandon your original aspirations. Those dreams were hard-won.

You once gave everything for them. Are you willing to give up now? Does your wife want to watch you become what you are now? All she wishes for is a simple life!

I fully understand your deep inner pain and silence, but you mustn’t give up. As long as you hold onto hope, miracles can occur. Trust that I can find her. Even in this vast, daunting world, believe that fate will help. I don’t want sorrow to persist between us. Everyone’s life is so hard, and the desired life might seem unattainable, but don’t easily give up hope. You were once someone who would fight for a sliver of hope, yet now you intend to abandon this important dream? If so, I will think less of you!"

Zhang Zhentian thought his father’s words to his son were overly harsh. Perhaps such a young kid shouldn’t bear this harm and blow. He hadn’t been by his side before; does he now have to endure such pain again? If it were him, he couldn’t do it, but having become this way himself, what should he do now? Should he once again oppose his father and endlessly argue?

The endless disputes led to breakdowns. Again and again, meaningless hopes left his life directionless. Efforts were disrupted with a word. He couldn’t believe if this was his life. No matter how hard he tried, in their eyes, it was only a dream. They never saw what he truly wanted. His persistent actions ended with life’s most painful hurt.

He too considered having his daughter-in-law leave his son, letting him live alone. Maybe it would cleanly end everything. But ultimately, he realized that once she left, she’d completely break down. If she ever left this world, unimaginable sorrow would befall his son. All he could do was silently endure all hurts, waiting until the desired outcome matched everyone’s deepest wish, allowing release.

"Father, you needn’t speak of this to him. He’s so young and shouldn’t be burdened with this blow. His life should be in its bright phase. Why force him to face harsh facts? He needs peace and an independent sky. If this change requires my own place in this world, wouldn’t it harm him? If so, what’s my role as a father? I never protected him before. Now I want the chance to support him, give him freedom and embrace reality here!"