My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1204 - 1034: The Day the Truth Was Revealed

I once thought about what I most wanted to do, but later I gradually realized that what I wanted most wasn’t it the very thing I had always dreamed of? But once I really got it, when I approached the truth step by step, I finally discovered it was completely different from what I had imagined. In that instant, my mentality completely collapsed.

"Grandfather, please don’t say that. Actually, I’m very grateful to you. If it weren’t for you back then, how could I have achieved what I have today? Although I endured pains that others wouldn’t have to bear at the time, and though each step was incredibly difficult, I always had a belief that supported me: I wanted to prove to my parents that their decision was wrong, and I wanted to prove to the world that I was the strongest, that I was superior and unique!

Back then, when I was hurt and saw you, Grandfather, you ignored me. At that moment, my heart truly sank. I knew my heart was also hurt, but now I understand it wasn’t that you didn’t want to heal me, but that you were training me to heal myself. I know you didn’t want me to become a lower-class person, but wanted me to become an upper-class person!

Many times, I couldn’t quite understand why I was so persistent in taking that path. If I hadn’t, could I have had more time to stay by your side? During that period, you were extremely strict with me, making me endure pain that not everyone could bear, yet I gritted my teeth and persisted. Perhaps at that time, Grandfather, you thought I would give up, and you never expected me to persevere until the end. When I finally made it through, you were greatly amazed! No one would believe that a mere child could endure so much pain, that a child could grit their teeth and finish all the rigorous training. No one would believe a child is capable of such determination and perseverance!

Actually, Grandfather, you still miss my father a lot, but you refuse to admit it; you want to preserve some dignity for both of you. Even without you saying it, my heart knows and understands. At that time, you wanted my father to come back to your side, but after he cruelly rejected you, you must have felt hurt. You, naturally, as a father going to your own son, but your son completely rejected you, would feel pained in your heart like anyone else would. So I understand your feelings; for someone as proud as you, wanting to retain the last bit of self-respect is understandable, but sometimes pride cannot overrule reason!

I promised you not to seek out my father or tell him, because I want him to naturally realize how mistaken he was, for him to live his life in guilt for what he has done to you, unforgivable acts. Grandfather, you know I don’t have a heart of stone. Often, just a few nice words can soften my heart. I can’t bear seeing others because I suffer minor injuries, but for you, Grandfather, I endured so much harm and hardship, yet I was powerless..."

"Silly child, your path must be walked by yourself, not paved by others. Since your father undoubtedly chose this doomed path, then let him walk it alone, without interference. Let him experience the life he wanted. Perhaps for others, it doesn’t matter, but for me, it’s very important. I want to show him through this way that the mistakes he made will never have any chance of remedy in this lifetime. Maybe you think my methods are a bit ruthless, but they have to be done out of necessity; otherwise, he will never recognize where his mistakes lie!

Child, Grandfather is tired and wants to rest for a while before eating these things. You should go back first, and if something comes up, Grandfather will call you and let you know!"

Zhang Yichen nodded and got up to leave, knowing that saying more would be meaningless. It seemed that he could only go and find his father personally. If the truth of this matter was not revealed, and if one day Old Master Zhang indeed passed away, he would harbor a sense of guilt that he could never forgive himself for.

When Zhang Zhentian saw his own son appear at his place, he froze for a moment in disbelief that his son would come to find him once more. What was the matter this time?

"I don’t know what it is you came for this time, but speak quickly. After you finish, I have things to do. If there’s nothing else, don’t come to disturb me again in the future!"

"Are you still my father? Are you still Grandfather’s son? Are you still a member of the Zhang Family? Do you still acknowledge the ancestors of the Zhang Family? Do you know why your actions always cause such heartache and resentment? Grandfather is critically ill in the hospital, hoping so much for you to come to his side, yet you didn’t. You always think he will come back home healthy, but did you know? He has been diagnosed with lung cancer and may never have the chance to leave the hospital. His life might end with this sudden heart attack. Don’t you feel any guilt at all? Have you ever thought about why he had the sudden heart attack and became this sick in the hospital? You are my biological father, the biological son of Grandfather, how can you bear to treat him like this? You’ve hurt me again and again. I can endure it because you are my father, and I have nothing to say. But what about Grandfather? He doesn’t owe you anything. Instead, you chose to run away from home and abandon our family, yet you push all the blame onto Grandfather? For what reason? Because he birthed you and provided you with a life free of worries, because he painstakingly taught you all these years, giving you everything you wanted? Is that why you think it’s justified to hurt him? Don’t you think it’s ungrateful of you? Today I saw Grandfather cry; I’ve never seen him cry so sorrowfully. This time, he is really sad. He personally came to his own son to ask him to return to his side but was rejected; he is critically ill in the hospital wanting to see his son, but couldn’t until nightfall. How lonely and hopeless must Grandfather’s heart be? If there’s any conscience in you, please go and accompany him, no matter what your motive is, but I hope you can put aside your so-called dignity to be with him!"

"Do you all remember the scene at that time? Until I spoke the truth, did I realize it was all just a gigantic scam."