My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1309 - 1138: Who Doesn’t Have Dreams?

"Someone once asked me if I still had dreams. At that time, I didn’t even know. I once asked myself what my dreams were, but I was lost myself. I didn’t know why I had become like this."

The whole family happily finished their meal here. They never thought that this day would come so soon, nor did they expect this day to be so warm. They always thought there would be no chance in their lifetime to have a reunion meal with their family again. Yet when this day came, they could hardly believe these were their family members. They had made so many mistakes and hurt them time and time again, yet they forgave without holding grudges, even allowing them to sit and have breakfast together. To them, this sudden fortune was unbelievable.

"Dad, do you know? I’ve been waiting for this day for so long. I never thought it would come so quickly. When it did, I almost couldn’t believe it was real. Even now, I feel like it’s just a dream because I’ve dreamt of such a scene countless times. Now that it’s actually happening around me, I really find it hard to believe.

In the past, I did many things that let this family down, and I paid a steep price for those actions. Even though I was away these years, you knew I wasn’t happy. Hearing about my experiences must have been painful deep down for you too. No matter what, regardless of the cruelty I showed you or the hurt I caused, you would never truly blame me because I am your family!"

Zhang Zhentian was right. No matter what, his father would never blame him. How could a father bear to blame his child? He only wanted his child to live a healthy life, to at least be happy in this world. For a father, isn’t that the greatest comfort?

Actually, Old Master Zhang was the one who felt the most pain deep down. His selfishness drove his son away, causing him years of hardship. As a father, how could he not be affected deep inside? But he couldn’t show it; he was the family’s pillar. No matter when or where, he had to remain calm, or the family would have long been overrun by others.

Zhang Yichen understood Old Master Zhang the best. He knew what his grandfather truly thought, and while he appeared calm, his heart was a storm of emotions.

He understood that his grandfather’s outward calm was a disguise to prevent others from discovering his true feelings. Without such reserve, the family would have been difficult to maintain, especially when so many others already disliked them. Their family had survived for so many years because his grandfather remained a protective force.

No one dared to act out in front of Old Master Zhang because they knew his words were final, and his actions ruthless. Because of this, even those with many grievances against the Zhang Family dared not show it. And now, there was a genius among them.

"Grandfather, now that Dad is back, none of us should dwell on the past anymore. Let’s live harmoniously and cherish each day together. Dwelling on past events only brings sorrow. The past should have faded into smoke with time. Why should we cling to it, making others and ourselves unhappy? Don’t we all just want to be happy together?"

"Child, you’re right. Everything you say strikes a chord with me. I watched you grow up; I raised you. I understand your actions better than anyone. Even if the whole world doesn’t understand you, I do. I believe what you’ve done has always been for the family’s happiness. You never wanted to hurt your family. You’d rather suffer alone than see your family, including me, unhappy.

Do you really think I don’t know what you’ve done? When the company faced tough times, you shouldered it alone without telling anyone because you didn’t want anyone else to step in. You wanted to prove your worth, to show the company’s veterans that as long as you were there, the company wouldn’t collapse. Time and again, facing financial challenges, you relied on your connections. Everyone who supported us believed you were the most formidable person, sacrificing everything for the company and family. Your dreams were much grander, but you gave them up for your family, for your grandfather!

I’ve always wanted to ask you, do you regret giving up on your dreams? Just to prove to your parents you were right, the strongest, to show them abandoning you was a mistake, you sacrificed your greatest dreams. Do you really feel no regret?

Zhang Zhentian and Xia Jing were both stunned when Old Master Zhang said this. They hadn’t realized their son had dreams beyond being an entrepreneur. Because of their actions, he gave up his ultimate goal and desire. As parents, have they been derelict in their duties? How can they compensate for the grievances their child has endured? How can they mend the regrets left in their child’s heart?

"Grandfather, I’ve never regretted any decision I’ve made. Whether I might harbor any regret deep inside, I wouldn’t blame anyone. It was my choice, a path I must walk."

"Who doesn’t have dreams? I have my own, though I don’t know how to achieve them. I can’t understand or feel the past hurts and pains, but one day, they will utterly destroy me..."