My Alleged Husband

Chapter 484 - 463 Indifferent to Fear or Not!_1

"Actually, no matter how nicely you put these words, only you truly know what’s in your heart. Many words may sound touching when spoken by someone else, but their actions can be so cruel. People shouldn’t always judge by appearances because you can never really understand what’s going on inside their hearts." Zhang Zhentian knew he had deeply hurt his daughter-in-law’s feelings, yet he felt he had no choice but to do so. If he didn’t act this way, he would end up being the one to suffer for his so-called rights and for the goals he wanted to achieve. So why shouldn’t he sacrifice his daughter-in-law?

"Dad, since this has already happened, there’s nothing I can do to stop you from doing whatever you want, but don’t say it has anything to do with me afterward. I didn’t support you in doing this, and I never agreed to keep your secrets. Don’t think about telling me or expecting me to keep them for you because I won’t betray my own husband. You will have to bear the consequences of your actions. You need to learn and grow up. You’re my father, and I can’t always refuse to help you, but your every word and action today really chilled my heart. I’m under no obligation to help someone who has embarrassed me so much! Deep down, you must know the things you’ve done. You can’t be unaware of the hurt you’ve caused. You’re very much aware; you just choose to ignore it, glossing over the problems and deceiving everyone. But is it really so? Do people not have eyes? Can’t they see the extent of your outrageous actions? Can’t they feel how much you’ve hurt your own father? Stop thinking about avoiding things. Avoidance is not a solution. In this world, the least useful way to solve problems is to run away from them. Only by facing them honestly can you solve all problems. If you keep running away, how can you expect to uncover the truth? Think things through before you act, and don’t hurt those who love you the most while in a daze, because those who love you can’t withstand being hurt. They might give up on you entirely because of one thing you say. They won’t endure being hurt by you over and over because their hearts can’t take it!"

Ran Zhihan finished speaking and left. She didn’t want to say anything more to her father. Every conversation with him was exhausting to her heart, and each time left her feeling bitterly tired. Why did it hurt so much every time they talked? Each conversation was incredibly awkward because her father could always say things that embarrassed her. He was blunt to the point of disregard for others’ feelings, and she, like a naïve fool, kept enduring the discomfort he caused her.

Zhang Zhentian saw Ran Zhihan turning to leave and quickly called out to his daughter-in-law. He didn’t understand why she would just walk away without resolving the issue; he had to thoroughly question her until his own heart could find peace.

"Aren’t you really afraid of losing my son? Isn’t everything you’ve done simply to stay by my son’s side? Have you never been afraid that your marriage might not be happy?"

"To me, all that you mentioned doesn’t matter. Whether I’m with him or not is irrelevant. Whether I’m afraid or not doesn’t concern me. As long as I can see him happy and joyful, that’s enough for me. If one day he can’t continue to live a happy and blissful life with me, I’ll let go on my own. I’ll let him live the life he wants because I want him to always live in a happy world. I don’t want him to be unhappy over any trivial matter. Sometimes, that’s just how relationships are. At the beginning, they are inseparable, but as time passes, the passion fades away; the initial excitement disappears. At that point, few people can openly and happily let go. I want to be one of those people. But still, I believe the relationship between my husband and me won’t be so fragile. I trust we will live together for a long time."

Upon hearing his daughter-in-law’s words, Zhang Zhentian suddenly thought there was much sense in what she said. Did he really have so many unforgettable memories with his wife? Why could she so easily let him go? Did she think the same way? If that’s what she truly wanted, should he, as her husband, let go and allow her to pursue the happy life she wanted? But how could he easily relinquish the love that once burned so fiercely? To give up so easily seemed such a waste. However, no matter how hard he tried to hold on, she didn’t want to come back to him. What could he do to revive that utterly disheartened heart with a new font of vitality?

In this moment, Zhang Zhentian suddenly felt as if he might have made a mistake. Perhaps he shouldn’t have been so narrow-minded, keeping his wife tied to him. Maybe he should be like his daughter-in-law, joyfully letting go and allowing his wife to seek the happiness she wanted. Yet, he found it so hard to do.

"Maybe I should try to get used to letting go, try to do what’s best for others."

If there’s no love between two people, their lifetime together will never be happy. Instead, they will both feel incredibly drained, a fatigue beyond most people’s understanding. When you love someone, you’re willing to do anything for them, believing that’s what true love is. Because this kind of love is what makes it unforgettable, an indelible love, not a fake one.