My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1252 - 1081: Everyone Has Been Through It

Everyone has experienced a life of obscurity, where each day on the path leaves an indelible mark on oneself; no one knows the extent of pain they have been through, yet they are bound to see everything become what they least desired.

Time has gone through another cycle, with spring, summer, autumn, and winter alternating once again, yet during this anniversary, she still bears her husband’s devotion as before, without feeling any gratitude.

Although this year, he still endured everything just like before, and Zhang Zhentian continued to give silently without any reward, it was the happiest year for him.

Because this year, his wife chose to be with him, chose to care for him daily, chose to repeatedly be concerned about his health, chose to be by his side, accompanying the whole family, showing great care for every relative.

During this year, Old Master Zhang watched his son still foolishly giving as before, while his daughter-in-law remained indifferent, but everything ultimately received no answer.

Old Master Zhang felt he probably shouldn’t be involved in so many things; the more he got involved, the more his son felt controlled, unworthy of continuing to be with him.

Zhang Yichen repeatedly watched his father devote himself to his mother while his mother sat there enjoying it, never thinking about reciprocation, which disturbed his balance; he didn’t want his father to suffer endlessly without any resolution.

Zhang Yichen tried to have a proper talk with his father time and again, but his wife stopped him each time.

Ran Zhihan told Zhang Yichen, "You really can’t interfere in these matters; regardless, you can only silently be an observer alongside; parents should resolve their issues themselves. If they reconcile only because we intervene, then what’s the point of them continuing? Perhaps one day, your mother will see your father’s love?"

"Yichen, you actually know that a discordant family is bad for everyone. If our relationship is poor, it will sadden our parents and grandfather; similarly, if parents are discordant, it will sadden grandfather and hurt us, their children too, right?"

Some things only have good outcomes when he figures them out himself. Once he understands the critical point, he will know how to live properly. If we repeatedly meddle in their lives, aren’t we just forcibly urging them to respond?"

"I know you’re right, but seeing my father give and only receive indifference from my mother, who could accept such a situation? I also desire harmony in my family; I want my parents to be together not just because of childbirth, but for a happy, joyful life together.

Am I wrong for doing this?

As a younger generation, I know I shouldn’t interfere, but I can’t bear my mom’s coldness towards my father, watching him please her repeatedly, which pains me deeply too.

All the things they did to me initially can be forgotten, but these occurrences I witness daily—I truly have no way to endure!

A year has passed, and throughout this entire year, my mom hasn’t changed a bit for dad; she’s been waiting for him to serve her repeatedly—is it really my dad who owes her?

I only want my father to live happily; I don’t want him to be repeatedly saddened, feeling so weary. After all, he will always be my biological father, always my elder, an undeniable fact for life!"

"Regardless of what you feel, parents’ affairs must ultimately be resolved by themselves!

I know what’s on your mind; I also feel uneasy watching sometimes. Genuine devotion only results in the other’s indifference; do you know what kind of pain that is? No one knows clearly; perhaps your father alone understands this pain, so why meddle and make him feel his marriage needs children’s interference?"

Dear, if you’re truly thinking for your father’s welfare, then don’t think about meddling; let dad happily do what he wants.

For him, even if mom isn’t by his side, as long as he can devote himself to her, he feels happy. We shouldn’t disturb his self-assumed happiness, lest we shatter his last bit of hope!"

Indeed, Zhang Yichen and Ran Zhihan both knew: Zhang Zhentian hadn’t gone too far, despite outsiders seeing him strive for his wife tirelessly, while Xia Jing’s reciprocation was barely silent and unseen.

But only Zhang Zhentian truly knew that his wife no longer rejected him like before; she began slowly communicating sincerely, gradually trying to love him, sensing changes throughout the year. He knew, although minor, any bit of change was precious.

People shouldn’t demand excessively; demanding too much turns everything different from before. He now knows, if his efforts can bring his wife’s slightest change, even if giving all for a little love, it’s worthwhile.

But in outsiders’ eyes, this all seems Xia Jing silently enjoying her husband’s care and devotion without ever responding positively.

Perhaps it’s precisely their communication tacitly being unseen by others, who assume their relationship remains in this state, contemplating Zhang Zhentian: seemingly foolish only in giving, without ask, while Xia Jing appears shrewd, only enjoying without returning...

Facing all the pain experienced, it’s impossible to forget; who thought they’d become this inexplicable outcome!