My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1170 - 1027: A Life of Regret (Part 3)

No matter what, in my eyes, you are always the best mother. No matter what you did to me, you are forever my dearest and most loved mother. I have never blamed you, even if I did in the past, I won’t now, and I will never in the future. No matter if you continue doing things that hurt me, I won’t begrudge you. Deep within my heart, I only wish for my family to stay by my side, even if it is just a dream, even if it’s something I long for but can’t have, I will have no regrets or complaints.

The path I’ve walked has been terribly difficult, only deep within my heart do I know how much I’ve given, given everything I have. In your eyes, I won’t achieve a good result, yet now that you’ve chosen to return to this home, I believe you are genuinely remorseful. Take a good moment and think, about what your ultimate goal is by staying in this home—is it to make everyone in the family happy, or is it to hurt others?"

"Dad, I just want to know now how you and Grandpa agreed for my mom to marry into our family. That’s something I’ve always been curious about!"

Zhang Zhentian was silent. How could he forget back then? He had argued with his father over this countless times, causing his father to be furiously angry.

Since his son asked, he had no reason not to answer or to choose to avoid it. Issues that need to be faced eventually have to be faced, even if it means revealing one’s own wounds. You should let others see that you truly understand your mistakes.

"Child, since you wish to know so much, let me tell you!"

Back then...

"When I told your grandfather about it, he scolded me. Deep down, I really didn’t know how I felt about it. He was my father, after all. But in his eyes, I was always unsuccessful. He never considered how I truly felt deep down. Maybe I was really angry at that moment, but gradually I came to understand it; no matter what I did in the past, no matter how I reached this point step by step, no matter how painful the memories my family gave me, deep down, he is forever my father.

The words, ’Scoundrel!’ seemed to shatter everything between us in an instant. I never imagined my father would use this way to treat me, and I never thought he would call me that."

"Dad, I’ve said I don’t want to inherit the family business. I want to be with Xia Jing. Won’t you agree?"

"How many times do I have to tell you? That woman is ill-intentioned. Why won’t you listen to advice and insist on being with her?" Old Master Zhang said angrily, pointing at Zhang Zhentian.

"Dad, I’m begging you, let me be with Xia Jing!" Zhang Zhentian pleaded, looking at Old Master Zhang pitifully. "Dad, what will it take for you to agree to let me be with Xia Jing?"

Seeing Zhang Zhentian pleading persistently with Old Master Zhang, Xia Jing felt she too had to put on a show here; otherwise, Old Master Zhang wouldn’t agree to let her be with Zhang Zhentian.

"Yes, Uncle, please agree to let me be with Zhentian, okay? I won’t harm Zhentian, I will strive to fulfill the duties of a wife and respect you. Please agree, I beg you, Uncle." With that, Xia Jing knelt in front of Old Master Zhang.

Old Master Zhang had weathered countless storms, how could he be deceived so easily? Old Master Zhang laughed, "Do you really want to be with my son that much? What benefits do you get from being with him? Can you abandon your identity as a mercenary for him? Can you be an exemplary wife at home for him? If you can, I’ll agree to you being together. How about it?"

Old Master Zhang was clever with this tactic. If Xia Jing refused, he could seize the opportunity to sow discord between Zhang Zhentian and Xia Jing. If Xia Jing didn’t refuse, it would be even better.

Xia Jing was taken aback, she didn’t expect Old Master Zhang to negotiate with her in this way. She hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to give up her identity. In the end, Xia Jing decided to continue being a mercenary, "Uncle, I’m sorry, I don’t want to give up my work, I don’t want to leave my team, so please forgive me."