My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1707: Chapter 1501: Changed for Whom?

This year, Zhang Yichen has been watching his family live like this every day. He feels like his father is enduring his wife’s torment day after day, time and again, a pain he can only suffer in silence, unable to express to anyone the agony within.

Actually, even if no one else felt anything throughout the year, Old Master Zhang still felt quite deeply.

He watched as his daughter-in-law quietly added a blanket for his son at night. He knew his daughter-in-law finally felt moved for her son. Some matters were not unknown to him; he simply couldn’t express them as an elder and could only observe silently until one day they completely realize what they truly want, and then they will know what they should do most in this lifetime.

Ran Zhihan watched her father, who could sacrifice so much for her mother, and she truly envied him. Even though her husband once did anything for her, he hasn’t since they argued.

Seeing her parents like this makes her feel envy, jealousy, and resentment, but ultimately it’s the outcome she chose for herself. She can’t blame anyone for how things have turned out, as each step of her path was walked on her own. Since she arrived here through repeated mistakes, how can she resent others? It’s better to reflect on why things became so passive and stagnant.

Zhang Yichen watched his wife lost in thought, knowing what she was pondering. They lack a common language as a couple, making it hard to talk. While he keeps things unsaid, they linger in his heart, impossible to forget.

Even if they live together despite past grievances, some scars are deeply ingrained, etched into his very being. Isn’t the ending his partner chose ultimately what they both share?

Old Master Zang never knew his grandson and granddaughter-in-law had a dispute; he always believed they were harmonious and loving.

Even couples who seem loving can fall out and nearly separate due to certain issues, but who knows what agreement they reached between themselves?

One chooses a path and should quietly walk it without others knowing. Isn’t it enough to walk the path oneself? Why bother others with one’s decisions, causing them distress again? Every decision changes how things turn out, and any past result must be embraced as it is.

Even as they stand here, everyone’s thoughts differ; no one truly knows what another is thinking.

Like a couple, sharing a bed yet dreaming separate dreams.

Living like this is tormenting for everyone inside; each person wants a peaceful life without wondering why things changed or interfere with others’ lives. Isn’t it enough to live your own life well and let your family live happily? Isn’t that the most important thing?

Zhang Yichen suddenly realized his parents’ tacit understanding at this moment, something indescribable that arises from deep knowing.

Like the tacit understanding he has with his wife, needing no words spoken, their hearts understand each other’s deepest thoughts. Such understanding is true love, isn’t it?

Zhang Zhentian said to Xia Jing, ”Thank you so much for changing so much for me. I never imagined we’d have this mutual understanding, something not everyone can appreciate, a connection forged through our trials. I’m truly happy we have this bond!

Thank you for changing so much, abandoning your narcissistic ideas, slowly trying to accept me, proving that I occupy a place in your heart. You genuinely want to try continuing with me, want to build a complete family together, not wishing to hurt our relatives because of us!

Actually, I know I’ve always been in your heart all these years, though you never realized it. You deceived yourself, believed you’d abandon the world and our marriage for her, yet overlooked how the years have made my presence habitual, a dependency you can’t abandon, denying your true feelings. Why won’t you admit it?

No matter what, the changes you’re willing to make for me today are my greatest happiness. I won’t demand more, I’m not greedy; I hope you stay by my side, sharing a joyous life, not one filled with painful memories. That’s not the outcome I want!”

”I know, even if I admit you’re in my heart, what then? I’ve changed for you but can’t entirely forget him. Some matters need your understanding, though causing unnecessary hurt, I must apologize. Some pains are unavoidable. Having chosen to change for you now, believe I wish to continue with you. I’m not heartless; I want to hold onto a happy marriage!”

You always say I’ve changed, but do you know my change is because of whom? Transformation isn’t lightly spoken; it’s shown through actions, changing for that person.