My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1397 - 1209: That’s It?

"Yichen, I feel that there are some things between us that we should really be open and honest about. It’s better to clarify many things that need to be explained, so we don’t keep arguing over unnecessary issues in the future.

What I want right now isn’t much, I just want to quietly reflect on my own actions, to see if what I did was right or wrong. Can you be magnanimous enough to give me some time to think carefully about what I should do so that my son won’t come to hate me."

Zhang Ni searched at home for a while but couldn’t find any sign of her parents. So she started calling her great-grandfather because she felt it’s better to clarify a few things. Her parents had already been missing for several days, especially her mother, who hadn’t appeared at home at all. As a daughter, her heart was bound to be worried.

When Old Master Zhang saw that it was his beloved great-grandson calling him, there was a smile at the corner of his eyes. How he had hoped his great-grandson would call him, it seemed that fate hadn’t disappointed him, making his dream come true.

"Great-grandpa, do you know where my parents are? I haven’t seen my mom for many days. Does she not want me anymore?

I’ve been looking for several hours, but I still can’t find my mom, and even my dad is nowhere to be found in his room. Are they really so busy that they don’t even want to take care of their own son? My heart really aches, and there’s no one at home to comfort me. I really miss my mom."

Hearing Zhang Ni’s words, Old Master Zhang’s heart felt like it was being cut. Why was his family’s situation becoming increasingly complicated again and again? Is it really that difficult to just live a peaceful and happy life?

"Nai’er, listen to what your great-grandfather says. There are some things that children are better off not knowing. No matter what your parents are doing, they love you in their hearts. Maybe they have something important to do now. Just stay home and wait for them to come back. When they do, get closer to them, and that way, you won’t feel sad, and your parents will feel comforted as well.

I know you are a good child, but your grandpa can’t return home to accompany you right now. While you’re home alone, be good, don’t mess around, and don’t wander off. Otherwise, when your parents return and can’t find you, they will be worried, understand?"

"Great-grandpa, I understand. Don’t worry, I will definitely not wander around. I want my parents to see me, their dear son, as soon as they return. I can’t let my parents argue because I was wandering around, and I definitely can’t let them worry because of me."

"What a sensible and good child. So be good at home, and when your parents come back, make sure you hold onto them and don’t let either of them leave your side, okay?"

"Hmm..."

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"Yichen, I don’t know if you’re truly trying to understand and don’t want your son to endure the same pain that you did, or if there are other motives. But I’m really glad you’re thinking this way. After all, your son isn’t a wooden log. The suffering he’s gone through these years isn’t any less than what you went through before. As a father, you should love your son properly. Even if he ultimately takes a path that’s different from ours, we should let him have a happy childhood, right?

A happy childhood is something we give him, not something he chooses. The path he takes in the future is dictated by his choices, and we can’t control that. Weighing the pros and cons, you should really think about whether your son’s happiness is more important or proving your abilities is more important!"

How could Zhang Yichen not know which is more important? He was someone who hadn’t enjoyed the happiness of childhood. How could he not know how crucial a happy childhood is for a child? He selfishly deprived his own son of happiness and childhood opportunities, just to let his son experience the same pain he went through, to make his son understand clearly that there are things that aren’t available from birth, everything must be earned through one’s efforts. If you don’t work hard, then in this life, no one will look down on you!