My Alleged Husband

Chapter 640 - 619: Accompaniment_1

Ran Zhihan spent a long period of time in the hospital accompanying Old Master Zhang. He felt that no matter what, his grandfather had always stood by his side and considered life from his perspective. He had worried too much for the sake of his marriage.

As his younger grandchild, how could he repeatedly let his grandfather worry himself sick over him while he stood by as if nothing was wrong? How could he truly be deserving of his grandfather’s care and love?

He was getting on in years, and if Ran Zhihan didn’t spend some good time with him now, who knew if one day he might pass away and never return to his side. If that moment really arrived, the guilt he’d feel would be tremendous. This was the grandfather who had cherished him for so many years, and regardless of whose biological grandfather he was, he had always treated Ran Zhihan as his own granddaughter. There was no reason not to accompany him, not to care for him. As a normal person, as a sensible person, how could he allow his grandfather to endure so much hardship while he was powerless to help?

When Old Master Zhang learned that his granddaughter-in-law spent day and night in the hospital just to look after him, his heart swelled with indescribable happiness and excitement. He knew that his grandson’s family was finally happy again; they could return to their joyful days of the past, no longer scattered by any torment. This was the greatest comfort to him. She was clinging to her boyfriend; all she wanted was for her children and grandchildren to lead a happy life. Even if he worried day and night, even without any joyful days left, his heart was still happy, still joyful.

"Zhihan, Grandpa thanks you, thanks you for being willing to stay by the side of this old man for so long. I know I’m getting weaker every day, but now I feel so spirited, all because of your company. Grandpa feels the happiness of the sun, because of you I’ve understood what it means to enjoy one’s twilight years. I have no regrets now, and if I were to leave this world immediately, I wouldn’t regret a single thing. The only thing I’m concerned about is my grandson and you, I want to see you all lead a happy life together!"

"Grandpa knows you really hope your child won’t have to undergo ’devil training’ anymore, because as a mother, seeing her child hurt and covered in bruises over and over again tears you apart inside. But the world is cruel, and there’s no way to turn things back to the beginning. Since he’s chosen this path, he must finish it no matter what!"

"I feel the same as you, I can’t bear to see him hurt over and over again, but he’s a man, and he’s chosen this path, and now he’s a member of the Zhang Family. He must endure the pain and torment that not everyone can bear, that’s what it means to be a true Zhang Family member. I know, maybe my words make you feel bad, but you have to accept this reality."

Ran Zhihan nodded. He knew this was an immutable fact and there was no point in making things difficult for himself, trying to change it. He could not do that.

"Grandpa, I know, I know that everything you say to me is for my own good. I also know that you’re saying this to comfort me. But I too want my child to live a stable and safe life. As a mother, to see her own blood-soaked son treat his wounds in the room while hiding in the corner and secretly watching, I dare not step out for fear that my child will be hurt. Who can understand the torment and pain inside a mother’s heart?"

"I know, I understand that everything you do has good reason. But the child must experience setbacks and difficulties to grow up, and only a child who grows up amidst adversities can be the most determined person. Do you understand? I don’t know how to comfort you, but I really hope you understand your child is the strongest person, capable of becoming an upper-class person step by step through his own efforts, achieving all his goals without depending on anyone. You shouldn’t hinder his progress, instead, you should support him unconditionally, allowing him to strive with all his might in the direction he desires!"

"You should also know how much pain and hardship your husband has gone through. He doesn’t want his child to endure the same pain again, but no one in the world is perfect, and no one is so flawless. Something will always make people disagree. You should have mutual understanding rather than argue again and again, which is useless and won’t achieve any relief!"

"As parents, no one can just watch their child be injured without caring. If there are such parents, then it just proves they don’t have their child in their hearts at all. But you’re different, our family is different, it’s a wealthy family. Many envy our assets, and you should know that a single misstep could mean being completely devoured. Do you really wish to see your child trampled on by others with no way to retaliate once we’re all gone from this world?"

"I believe you don’t want to see such things happen, but the pride of our family makes it stronger, confirming our family’s secure position. No one has the right to take away such a life from us. We should let him grow up happy, carefree for the rest of his life. At least his childhood is the path he chose himself. He will not regret it. We should make him understand, once some choices are made, there’s no room for regret!"

"Grandpa, I also know that once some choices are made, there’s no room for regret. But he is my child after all, I really can’t just let him train so hard on his own while I, as a mother, can only watch from behind..."