My Alleged Husband-Chapter 1526 - 1320:
Perhaps destiny has never really guided our feelings for each other too deeply, those two unreachable hearts, but this longing is a form of torture, inflicting endless suffering on us both.
Zhang Zhentian never expected that his wife would suddenly say such words to his father. He merely thought that no matter how willful his wife was, deep down he hoped to live together with her. The moment he heard his wife say these words, his whole world was filled with despair. His wife said that if someone really had to leave this family, then he’d rather it be him than herself. Even though he felt honored and moved by this, it had deviated from his true intentions. All he wanted was for his wife to stay in the family, free from any threats, harm, or pain.
Reflecting on the past few days at home, everyone’s outcome in the family was all too clear. He realized that his own confusion had brought great harm to everyone at home, yet no one had ever considered things from his perspective. This was not the life he wanted; perhaps the life he wanted was something no one could give.
Sometimes, when he thought about his actions, he concluded they had made everyone at home completely lose faith. He once believed that as long as he could live at home, it would be the happiest thing. Now, thinking back on the harm he brought to everyone at home, he wondered what his life really amounted to.
If time could start over, he surely wouldn’t choose this path. This path had left him utterly stifled. He never imagined life could be this way. If time was going to force someone to age without any choice, he’d rather lose everything than live arduously here.
"Xia Jing, you’re my wife, how could you say such words? Don’t you feel that saying such things is highly irresponsible? Am I truly so voiceless in your eyes as your husband? Do you think that as long as you leave, I can live peacefully at home? If you truly think that, you couldn’t be more wrong. Without you, life at home would have no meaning. When I returned to this home, it wasn’t just for myself, but also for you. I understand your longing for our son, that’s why I brought you back to this home without hesitation. I know you hold onto your pride, but the moment you returned and knelt with me, seeking our family’s forgiveness, you had already set aside all your pride. In your eyes, you no longer care about your dignity and freedom like before. You’ve given everything to the family, but why do you insist on saving face while suffering? This only deepens the misunderstanding among everyone in the family. If you indeed wish for family forgiveness and hope we can continue living here, then please don’t say such things or take actions to prove it.
I’ve said it before, no matter when or where, you are my wife. No matter what we’ve experienced before or what we will face in the future, I will stay by your side, unwavering. If you choose to retreat now and lose your resolve, you will be the kind of person I despise the most. I hope my marriage doesn’t end on this path. If returning to this home means giving up our marriage, I’d rather not return at all. I’ve made it clear that a home is a harbor of love, and family members shouldn’t jeopardize my lifelong happiness because of their so-called desires.
Do you realize? If our son hears what you said today, how pained and disheartened he would be, how much he would regret forgiving us and allowing us back into the family. If we treat her this way, we are being irresponsible. I dearly hope you ponder on what kind of life you truly desire. If you believe this is the best way, I have nothing else to say. But I still wish you understand the reasons behind each decision you make. If you choose this way of life, I cannot persuade you otherwise.
I just hope you never utter such words again or entertain such thoughts. Such thoughts frighten me. I never imagined you would say such words or one day I would divorce and leave you, abandoning you and being alone at home. Do you really think I am such a heartless and uncaring man?
If someone must leave, I’ll choose to leave rather than let you go. Even if I’m part of this family, if I must give up my beloved wife to return, I will turn away. Will coming back make you any happier or bring you joy? I am not a ruthless and unfeeling person, nor am I heartless. I hope you really think it through.
The words you spoke today have truly hurt me. I never expected my wife to be so untested and at the first sign of adversity, bet our marriage on it. Is our marriage that insignificant to you? Is it truly so worthless in your eyes? I am a man, and you are my wife. My duty is to protect my wife from harm. How can you leave me with no dignity in others’ eyes, suggesting I rely on a woman and lack action or change? I implore you to think about the storms we’ve weathered in the past. Is this really the best outcome for us? Is this truly for my good? Will this not harm me or allow others to criticize me for a lifetime?
I don’t believe you are so heartless or indifferent. I believe deep down, you truly love me; otherwise, you wouldn’t say such words. I say again, if someone must leave, I will choose to go!"
An unreachable love is also an unrealizable love.
