My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1161 - 1020: Do You Remember When I Pleaded for You? (Part 2)

Zhang Yichen never imagined that his grandfather would urgently call him back, only to discuss this matter. How should he decide? Although he harbors resentment towards his father, his father truly regrets his actions, doesn’t he? Hasn’t he forgiven his father? So why should he make his father leave now? But since his grandfather has laid it out for him to make the decision, this matter must not be so simple.

"Grandfather, I really don’t know how to decide on this matter. If you have any opinions, please make the decision yourself, because I really can’t make up my mind. Although my father has done so many wrong things in the past that made me embarrassed and disheartened, he sincerely regrets it. Perhaps you should let him stay, let him be by your side to show filial respect. This can also make up for the shortcomings he has had towards you over the past decade, right?"

At that time, you must have been stunned, right? You never thought I’d plead for you. But the answer I gave was so unexpected, making it hard for you to believe that someone deeply hurt by you would stand up to bitterly plead for you. Choosing to plead for you meant I didn’t plan to continue opposing you, yet you still chose this way. You should understand how painful and conflicted I am right now, and how I’ve watched my beloved family suffer time and time again. But you, you are the ruthless executioners. You turned everything into this, choosing to hurt us repeatedly. In your eyes, we are nothing.

The only thing we can do now, perhaps, is to ensure no harm comes to those around us. What I desire most now is such a simple, ordinary life. Everything finally takes that form. I don’t want to think about what choices I should make; I didn’t know how to face you. But I still chose to believe in you. Perhaps you should trust me a little more so we wouldn’t end up like this.

Old Master Zhang never thought his grandson had always hated his son. Why would he suddenly plead for his son today? Have they really put the past behind them? He was somewhat uncertain and found it hard to believe.

"Yichen, you don’t need to say those insincere words. If you want your father to leave, you can tell your grandfather directly, and he will support you. Your grandfather knows how much hate you have harbored towards them over the years due to their abandonment. You’ve endured too much and had no one to confide in. Grandfather has seen this, so today you don’t need to worry about any other sentiments. Over these years, they haven’t cared for you or fulfilled their role as parents, nor have they met their responsibilities. Given that, why force yourself to speak insincere words to make excuses for them?" Old Master Zhang thought his grandson said these words to avoid making his son feel embarrassed, so he spoke to him.

"Grandfather, I know what you’re thinking, and I know you did this for me. But I don’t want to be selfish anymore. Although I’ve been quite displeased with them, I’ve already forgiven Father. The things that pressured Zhihan had nothing to do with him; it was not his intention. So, I chose to forgive him. Since that’s the case, why don’t we let him stay at home and live happily together? What do you think?"

"Were you really not forced to say this? You wouldn’t have said this just to consider Grandpa, would you? Don’t worry about Grandpa’s feelings. Do what you want, and Grandpa will support you unconditionally!"

"Grandfather, what I said was not in the least insincere. I just hope my father can stay here and live with us. Over these years of wandering outside, he must be tired and wants to rest in the harbor of home. I believe that if you allow him to stay at home, he will certainly be grateful and treat you well with filial piety. That way, our family will be harmonious, won’t it? As for my mother, I still don’t know how to interact with her for now, since those matters are inseparable from her. Her decisions have left me a bit disheartened. Regarding her, I need to observe a little longer. So please be understanding and let my father stay here. I’m asking you as your grandson!"

Old Master Zhang didn’t expect Zhang Yichen to make a request to him. For so many years, he had never asked anything of him before. This was the first time that Zhang Zhentian shed tears of emotion, having treated his son in such a way before, yet in the end, his son chose to keep him at home.