My Alleged Husband-Chapter 828 - 774: No Escape

"Grandma, do you really know what we truly think deep inside? What would have happened if you hadn’t denied me, but openly acknowledged me? Would I have known how things would end up? All outcomes would have been different. I’m not that heartless, and I couldn’t possibly be able to drive you out of the house and never let you return, like others could.

But I have never understood, what were you really thinking, abandoning my father, leaving him to live in solitude? If it weren’t for Great-grandfather, he would have starved to death long ago. How would I have even existed then?

Grandparents, sometimes you really should consider a different perspective. You decisively left because of it, injuring so many hearts of those who loved you. Have you ever wondered if they truly didn’t love you, how would your departure have hurt them? All who you hurt truly loved you sincerely, but did you ever consider their feelings? They could only silently endure the pain you caused, powerless, because they didn’t know how to communicate with you!

Every time someone tried to communicate with you, you chose to evade. But what has that evasion led to? In the end, you lost your family, forcing them to suffer the pain for you again and again. You might be living carefree outside, but what about those family members? At home, they are always missing you, always wondering why you don’t want to stay with them? Why did you leave? How are you really doing outside? Is it as happy as being fed and clothed without worry at home?

Love, something you might have dismissed as unimportant, is significant to them because you are their family. They want you to be happy, joyful, and content. How could parents be happy in their hearts if you were living painfully every day?

The love of parents worldwide is profound. They sacrifice their freedom for their children. But you abandoned your own child for your freedom. I really don’t know what sets you apart from those parents. You’re also parents with your own children, but why is your way of treating your family so different?"

"Child, you always say we avoid, I admit we did avoid our responsibilities as parents at the beginning. We also discussed the filial duties a child should have towards their father, but what are you doing now? Criticizing us like this; are you not also avoiding? Are those around you not also thinking about living happily with us? Do you actually speak these words to us; do your parents know? Would they agree to you standing here today saying such things? This is questioning our sincerity and determination to be part of this family. Since you choose not to trust us, why did you plead for us to return, just to face your criticism now?"

"Grandparents, you really thought too much, did you truly think I wanted you back? I spoke on behalf of my father because I did not want to embarrass my parents. I know his heart still wants to forgive you, I know, and I was just going along with the flow. Do you really think I couldn’t see that? His grandfather has always been unable to let go of his pride; he needed someone to lay down the ladder for him to step down gracefully. I had to abandon my personal views to make the whole family happy. If I were so selfish and chose not to speak for you for my own reasons, how could you even be here arguing with me?

I did not understand gratitude before, but now I know. Gratitude means genuinely thanking others for the benefits they have brought you, and being thankful for the sincere help from others. Are you truly grateful to me? Why do I feel like you are bargaining with me?

Let me tell you, no matter whether you can return to this family or not, what you ultimately become, or whether you choose to stay here for life or not.

I can solemnly say that I can reach this point by my effort, then one day I can surpass my father through my own efforts. I can make myself a unique powerhouse in the world. I want all those who wronged me to pay the price. Yet, I haven’t done so because I can’t bear to see my father saddened by my retaliation. After all, you brought him into this world, and without that, I wouldn’t exist. I am actually quite thankful that you gave me such a complete father. He gave me life and fulfilled all the responsibilities a father should.

I’m really happy to have met such a father. Don’t you think my life has been truly joyous and worthwhile? How many people’s fathers could possibly match the greatness of mine? He can become a strong individual, and so can I. He can climb to the pinnacle of life through his efforts, and I can do the same.

Perhaps deep down, you think you’ve achieved what many others couldn’t, forgetting that every member of the Zhang Family is individually capable, each with a firm will, all due to their own efforts able to reach the end of their lives. I will indeed be the winner in life. I will not let myself fail, nor will I let you look down on me. I will make those who abandoned me pay a painful price before I rest. Why should I let you trample me underfoot? This isn’t me shirking responsibility, nor am I avoiding acknowledging you. I am just using my actions to prove how foolish your actions have been!

I genuinely treat you as family, yet you chose to leave me. I sincerely looked forward to your return, but you chose to deny me while standing right before my eyes. You have been heartless to me time and again, why should I be kind and loyal to you?"