My Alleged Husband

Chapter 2099: Chapter 1932: Season

Three thousand stone steps are too cold to want to think about; how absurd!

Early the next morning, Zhang Yichen rushed to his son’s bedroom to find his wife. He felt he needed to clarify the situation with her, as leaving it unresolved would be disadvantageous to everyone involved. Most matters would become less complicated if only he spoke up clearly, yet he stubbornly refused to apologize, thinking this time he should definitely apologize to his wife and surely she would be deeply moved since he had never apologized to anyone before. This would be his first exception.

But he didn’t know that this time, his wife wouldn’t accept his money. The mistake clearly wasn’t hers, yet as her husband, he had placed all the blame on her. How could she easily forgive her husband?

Zhang Yichen knocked on his son’s bedroom door.

Zhang Ni blinked his eyes groggily open and saw his father standing at the door with a fearsome look that made him a bit scared.

When did his father become so fierce with him? Why had he never seen this side of him before?

”Dad, it’s only just past five o’clock; what’s the rush? Knocking on the door so early, I still need to sleep!”

”Alright, don’t pretend. Let me ask you, is your mother in this room? She didn’t come back to sleep last night; she must be here with you. Move aside quickly, I need to go in and see her; I have things to tell her. Stop blocking my way and get up; it’s not early anymore. Once I call your mother, if you still want to sleep, then sleep a bit longer; you won’t have to go to training today, okay?”

Upon hearing he could skip training today, Zhang Ni was overjoyed and quickly stepped aside, letting his father in. He assumed his mother wasn’t inside, but as he followed his father into his room, he realized his mother truly was there. When had she come here? What time did his mother come last night? Why didn’t he know?

”It’s not early anymore. Get up quickly; I have something to tell you!”

Ran Zhihan opened her eyes and rubbed them, seeing her husband standing right before her, almost making her heart stop. When did her husband get here? He never came looking for her before, so what was happening today? Did the sun rise from the west, or was something significant about to happen?

”Why are you here? I remember you never used to come looking for me, but today you broke the precedent. So, tell me, what do you want?”

”Do you think this is the right place for a talk? Shouldn’t we step outside and clear things up? Our child is still here; some things are best not discussed in front of him, as it won’t yield good results for anyone involved. Why make things so ugly? Just step out with me; I’m coming down the mountain to find you now, so don’t hesitate to come along and talk this over!”

Ran Zhihan couldn’t help but worry about what her husband might say in front of their child. She feared he might disregard his dignity and reveal everything in front of their child. Therefore, she had no option but to follow him out, aiming to resolve the matter clearly to avoid being threatened or manipulated repeatedly in the future.

”Alright, let’s go. Let’s get this matter settled today without it being used against me again and again. It’s unnecessary!”

Although Zhang Yichen found his wife’s attitude challenging to accept, he went along, knowing some matters mustn’t be discussed in front of their child, as it wouldn’t yield a good outcome, only causing discomfort in their child’s heart. Sacrifices must be made for their child. This issue, although not too significant, shouldn’t be debated in front of their child; clarifying it outside would surely be better.

”Alright, now that we’re out, say what you need to say.”

”I’ve come to apologize today. The whole issue was my fault. I was too arrogant, didn’t consider your feelings, and hope you magnanimously overlook my errors, don’t stay angry, as separate beds for us both wouldn’t be dignifying, and our family witnessing that wouldn’t be favorable. I hope you carefully consider.”

”Do you still think this is my fault? Why do you never realize who’s truly to blame, yet always expect me to take the fall for you? Why should I keep forgiving you, while you keep acting poorly, insisting that, in your eyes, you truly don’t realize I’ve tolerated your mistake for the first time? Am I really nothing to you?”

When people saw you come find me, I was filled with hope, believing you might change compared to before. Yet, after an entire night, you’re still the same as before, never considering what I truly want. You always think what you give is what I desire, but it’s not what I truly want. Your money, power, identity, or status, I can completely disregard; what I seek is peace in life...”

”Alright, no need to act virtuous here. Do you really think you can live without me? All you possess now is bought with my money—designer bags, clothes, shoes—which weren’t purchased with any selfish intention? Haven’t you ever considered staying with me to enjoy wealth and luxury? Don’t believe everyone believes your virtue; they’re blind.”

I once believed in you too, but now I won’t naively believe everything you say like before, as that tires me emotionally!”

Your image engraved in my heart, is a presence I cannot forget deep within.