My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1281 - 1110: An Unbearable Life

Once, at the very beginning, I thought my life could be very happy and joyful, but in the end, I discovered it was all just an illusion. I thought that being with the person in my heart would give me what I wanted most, but what did I find in the end? Maybe deep down, what he wanted wasn’t like this at all. He never considered being with you in this way, and perhaps he was merely using you.

For a long time afterwards, I stayed by Old Master Zhang’s side in the hospital. He felt that no matter what, his grandfather always stood by his side and considered his life choices; he had worried too much about his marriage.

As a descendant, how could I repeatedly let my grandfather worry so much about me, while I stood by indifferently, pretending not to see? How could I be worthy of being my grandfather’s descendant if I acted that way? And how could I receive such care and love from him?

He was already old. If I didn’t accompany him properly now, one day, he might suddenly leave me, never to return. If that moment really came, how deeply would I blame myself? This was the grandfather who had loved me for so many years, regardless of whose biological grandfather he truly is; he always treated me like his biological granddaughter. I have no reason not to accompany him, not to care for him. As a normal, understanding person, how could I let my grandfather endure so much hardship while I remain powerless?

When Old Master Zhang learned that his granddaughter-in-law was by his side in the hospital day and night, it was just to take care of his daily needs.

In his heart, he couldn’t express how happy and moved he was. He knew that now his grandson’s marriage was finally happy, that they could return to the happy and joyful days of the past, no longer separated by any torment. This was the best comfort for him. She is someone who clings to her boyfriend; all she wants is for her children and grandchildren to have happy lives. Even if he worries day and night, even if he has no happy days left, his heart remains happy and joyful.

"Zhihan, Grandpa thanks you. Thank you for being willing to stay by this old man’s side for so long. I know my health is deteriorating day by day, but now I feel very spirited, thanks to your company. Grandpa feels the sunshine of happiness; it’s you who let Grandpa understand what it means to enjoy the twilight years. I have no regrets now. If I were to leave this world immediately, I wouldn’t have any regrets. The only thing I can’t let go of is my grandson and you; I want to see your family live happily!

Grandpa knows you very much hope your child doesn’t continue undergoing devilish training, because as a mother, seeing your child hurt repeatedly, covered in bruises, surely pains your heart deeply. But the world is cruel like this; no outcome can revert everything to the beginning. Since he chose this path, no matter what, he must walk it to the end!

I’m like you; I can’t bear to see him get hurt time and again. But since he’s a man, since he chose this path, since he’s now a part of the Zhang Family, a descendant of the Zhang Family, he must endure the suffering and torment that not everyone can withstand. This is what a true Zhang Family member does. I know, maybe saying this makes you feel uncomfortable, but you also must accept this reality."

Ran Zhihan nodded, knowing this was an unchangeable fact. Why should she force things to change when they couldn’t, regardless of what she did?

"Grandpa, I know. I know everything you’re saying is for my good. I also know you’re trying to comfort me, but I also want my child to live a peaceful life. As a mother, seeing my son with blood-stained hands applying medicine in his room while I hide in the corner, secretly watching, afraid to come out because I fear he’ll get hurt, who can understand a mother’s torment and pain?"

"I know, I know what you’re doing is understandable. But children must go through trials and tribulations to grow up. Only children who grow through hardships will be steadfast. Don’t you agree? I don’t know how to comfort you, but I truly hope you understand that your child is the strongest person. He can become an upper-class person step by step through his own efforts. He can achieve all his goals without relying on anyone. You shouldn’t hinder his progress; instead, you should support him unconditionally, letting him always attack with full force in the direction his heart desires!

You should also know how much hardship and pain your husband has endured. He also doesn’t want his child to go through the same pain again. But there’s nobody in this world who is perfect. Everyone has something that others might see differently. You should understand and tolerate each other, not fight again and again, as that’s useless and doesn’t help at all!

As parents, nobody can watch their child suffer pain without reacting. If there are such parents, it would only mean they don’t care about their child at all. But you’re different; our family is different. We are a wealthy family; many are eyeing our property covetously. You should know that carelessness could lead to others swallowing us whole, leaving not even a bone. Do you really wish one day your child, after all of us leave this world, to be trampled on with no way to retaliate?

I believe you don’t want to see that happen. But our family’s pride, the stronger it becomes, the more it proves the stability of our family’s position. None of us have the right to strip him of this life. We should let him grow joyfully, let him live without worries all his life. At least for now, his childhood path was his choice, and he won’t regret it. We should let him understand that once some things are chosen, there’s no room for regret!"

"Grandpa, I also know that once some choices are made, there’s no room for regret. But after all, he is my child. I truly can’t let him undergo such hard training alone while I, as his mother, can only watch..."

"Some once said that human hearts aren’t as one thinks they are. Is that really the case? Think about what you’ve experienced. What does that count as in others’ eyes? Who ever stood in your shoes to think for you? The hardships of every step you took, only those who understand the effort, the sweat, and toil you put in will know how much you paid that others couldn’t bear."

This kind of life is really hard to endure; it’s a kind of agony beyond words.