novelraw Chapter 557 - 474 Tension (Second Update)
Chapter 557 - 474 Tension (Second Update)
Su Meng’s lips curved into a self-mocking smile. "Who knows! He only sees what his mother sacrifices, but what about my sacrifices?"
"He doesn’t see how his mother treats me when he’s not around. If it weren’t for the child in my belly, what do I count as?"
"A while ago, his mother brought his elderly aunt over, coincidentally while he wasn’t at home. The two of them said right in front of me, ’Women these days are so shameless. They’ll use any methods to squeeze into wealthy families. As long as they have a child, they can climb the ladder using the status of a mother’s worth derived from her child!’"
"At that moment, I just listened quietly without saying a word because I was also hating myself."
"Why back then, did I impulsively forgive him and choose to be with him just because he risked his life to save me and moved me to tears?"
"If I had known there would be a day like this, I’d rather live like I did before marriage. Whether I’m with him or not, I wouldn’t care anymore!"
"Sisi! I’m too tired! Some things from the past, even though I’ve lost memory of them, they still appear in my dreams as fragmented images! I’m in so much pain! But I can’t tell him! What could I say?"
"If I told him, would he..."
Su Meng stopped abruptly, her tears flowing uncontrollably like broken beads scattering everywhere.
For a long time now, she had been suppressing herself. Her mother followed her every day, constantly nagging about this and that. The nutritionalist sent by her mother-in-law, who also acted as a surveillance eye, watched her closely.
Long Wu was busy running his business, always on the move. She felt like every day was torturous!
"Meng Meng! Stop crying! Things might not be as you think! Communication is the most important thing between a husband and wife. If you keep bottling things up and don’t tell Brother Wu, how can he, being a straightforward man, understand all the complicated emotions involved?"
"If you keep crying, I might just start crying with you!"
Li Si hugged her shoulders, trying to comfort her, while feeling deeply distressed herself.
How did such drastic changes occur in just a month?
Back during her wedding on June 1st, Su Meng was in such good spirits! Li Si had thought back then, even though Su Meng had gained some weight, she still radiated happiness!
Su Meng wiped her tears and continued, "Sisi, don’t cry! Now that I’ve told you all this, I feel a lot better. Even my mom doesn’t understand me, always thinking I’m siding with my mother-in-law and not standing by her."
"Maybe it really is my fault! It was foolish of me! I didn’t realize my own worth and thought love could solve everything. How could marrying into a wealthy family be easy? If I were alone, wouldn’t all these conflicts and tensions disappear?"
Li Si helped her wipe her tears. "You! I think you’re overthinking this. Some things need to be discussed with him. Let him understand. Men, after all, are often quite oblivious! Meng Meng, I think you shouldn’t keep everything bottled up, suppressing yourself."
"Tell all of these things to Brother Wu. Let him handle them! Let him sort out his mother. After all, you’re his wife, and some words might not be appropriate for you to say. But as her son, wouldn’t he be able to say whatever he wants?"
Su Meng nodded repeatedly. "Actually, Sisi, I understand everything you’re saying. But I’m just worried. What if, after I tell him, he still sides with his mother?"
If that happens, she would feel even more brokenhearted!
Suddenly, the door burst open!
Both Li Si and Su Meng were startled!
It wasn’t anyone else who had entered—it was Long Wu, with a serious expression!
Today he had finished his errands and checked the time, thinking he’d come home to have lunch with Su Meng. He had noticed her looking upset lately and wanted to cheer her up.
He really hadn’t expected that while he wasn’t aware, Su Meng had been silently enduring all of this by herself!
Seeing her recent weariness and gloominess, he had thought it was due to her pregnancy entering the later stages, causing poor rest.
Moreover, his mother had frequently mentioned to him that Su Meng’s mother was overdoing things with her supplements, which wasn’t good for her.
Actually, he had once had reservations about his mother-in-law’s methods. But considering her intentions were for Su Meng’s good, he had avoided saying anything for fear it might upset Su Meng.
He hadn’t expected that he had misjudged, thinking his mother had already let go of past biases and truly accepted Su Meng.
Turns out, not at all. She was still treating Su Meng in such a way, even teaming up with that elderly aunt!
"Meng Meng! I..."
A thousand words were stuck in his throat. Watching the woman he deeply loved silently shed tears, his heart ached deeply!
Especially hearing the things Su Meng had said—had she started regretting everything?
Was she thinking that if he hadn’t used a manipulative trick, she would never have forgiven him in this lifetime or chosen to be with him?
Suddenly, he felt fear. If Su Meng found out that he had deliberately gotten injured back then, what would happen?
Thinking of this made him feel waves of unease.
"Sisi, you’re here! Meng Meng, can we talk?"
Su Meng had initially thought the person entering was her mother-in-law, and had panicked. But seeing it was Long Wu, she felt an odd sense of relief instead.
"What’s there to talk about!"
Li Si figured it was time for her to leave so that the two could sort things out.
"Brother Wu! You’re back! Then you two talk, I’ll head home. Buding is still there, I’ll come by again when I have time!"
Su Meng hurriedly grabbed Li Si’s hand. "Sisi! Don’t go!"
She still hadn’t figured out how to face Long Wu.
The words she had just said to Li Si had spilled out naturally, but when facing Long Wu, a sliver of uncertainty emerged.
She wasn’t sure if he would even believe her. Even if what she said was true, would he still side with his mother?
She feared an outcome that wouldn’t align with her hopes.
That kind of outcome would truly break her. It’d be better to continue living in this muddled state!
Li Si could sense Su Meng’s emotions; her hand was starting to hurt from being gripped so tightly.
"Meng Meng! How about this—I’ll wait downstairs in the living room! I won’t leave, alright?"
She was genuinely worried that if she forced her way out, Su Meng might feel devastated.
Anyway, if she ran into Mrs. Su, she could take the opportunity to offer her some comforting advice.
Sometimes, overly oppressive love could suffocate a person.
"Alright, then sit downstairs for a while. I’ll come down later!" Su Meng finally managed a faint smile.
Li Si felt her nose sting with an inexplicable emotion!
She shook her head, opened the door quickly, and left.
Now with only the two of them left in the room, Long Wu slowly approached Su Meng. "My love, why are you keeping so many words buried in your heart instead of speaking them to me?"
If she had spoken, he surely would have believed her.
If she had spoken, he surely would have tried his best to resolve the difficulties she perceived.
If she had spoken—yet there’s no end to "ifs."
He admitted that recently he had been going out more and staying home less.
He had thought that with both his mom and Su Meng’s mom around—and so many people taking care of her—everything would be fine.
He hadn’t expected so much had gone on in her life, things he was completely oblivious to.
He had even been deeply touched by his mom’s occasional acts of humility and had ordered Su Meng to respect and honor her wholeheartedly!
At that time, how had Su Meng felt?
Had her heart been breaking into pieces?
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