My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1963 - 1757: Acting Foolish

How many times have I quietly leaned back on the sofa, recalling every word you said to me those years? Back then, our hearts were so close, but now they are slowly drifting apart.

After the whole family arrived at the hospital, Zhang Ni was anxious. It was his mother, how could he not be anxious?

"Forget it, forget it. I don’t want to argue with you about these matters anymore. You better pray that nothing happens to my mom. If something does, I won’t forgive you because you know better than anyone how much I care about her. She has been by my side all these years, giving me things that no one else could, and her feelings for me are the most sincere from the depths of her heart. In my toughest times, my mom gave me the best encouragement and the bravest support. She is my strongest backing. No matter what mistakes I make, none of them mattered, but this time I am utterly disappointed. Can’t you consider the feelings of the family in everything you do? Can’t you think about whether your actions will hurt those around you?"

After the doctor finished the examination, he clearly told Zhang Yichen and them: "Your wife indeed has depression, and it’s not mild. It has probably been going on for a while. She may have been under immense pressure, leading to this outcome. As family members, you should accompany her well, talk to her, and stay by her side constantly. Don’t leave her alone to face those stark white walls; she can’t bear it alone.

If you don’t want her condition to worsen, then please do as I say: keep her company, talk to her, encourage her. Don’t let her bear all the pressure alone. She is different from before, her ability to bear things has declined. She has locked away her heart, and she may never open up to anyone again. If her recovery goes well, she might return to her old self, but if it’s poor, she might end up like a three-year-old child, never finding joy again!"

After hearing the doctor say this, Zhang Yichen was on the verge of collapse. She hadn’t expected her negligence to cause her wife to suffer so much. If only she had cared for her a little more, talked with her more instead of focusing on her own matters, would things have been different?

But she clearly knows there’s no medicine for regret in this world.

Maybe now the only thing she can do is stay by her side, talk to her, and center everything around her, always staying close and never leaving. Maybe then she can try to return to the way things were. She couldn’t bear to see her like this, unrecognizable, sitting there dazed and soul-less. Seeing this was heart-wrenching. That’s the girl she had chased for ten years painstakingly, only to end up like this because of her own actions. Is this really the result she wanted?

Zhang Ni was truly angered by his father this time. His father had never silently watched over like this before. What kind of reason is it for his father to overlook even his own wife? His mother has depression now, she has shut her heart completely. She will no longer open up to anyone. Maybe his father thinks this is the best outcome for her, that she no longer has to worry about all the pains. But how should he endure it internally? What would happen when their great-grandfather finds out?

"Dad, is this what you meant by taking good care of my mom at home? Is this how you care for her, letting her end up in the hospital? She has been sick for so long, and yet, as her husband, you knew nothing. I don’t understand what keeps you so busy all day. Are those supposed benefits really more important than family? You could give up Grandpa and Grandma for Great-Grandfather; why can’t you try giving up some benefits for Mom?

If you think the current result is really what you want, then I have nothing more to say. She is like this now; what to do next depends on you. If you truly think you should let her live well, then please think carefully about what you should do. If you still choose benefits over her well-being, then let her stay in the hospital forever, never bringing her home. At least this way, she would suffer less, wouldn’t have to live so pitifully. She has worked so hard for this family, more than anyone else. Yet you treat her this way, neglecting her, leading to her current situation. Don’t you see how dangerous this is? She might have suicidal thoughts. If my mother kills herself at home while you remain unaware, then what would I do when she’s gone?

Dad, as a junior, I shouldn’t speak to you like this, and I know this is improper. But I can’t bear it anymore. Every time I return home, she’s sitting alone, with no one beside her. Even when I greet her, she’s still staring blankly as if I’m invisible. Do you know how worried and scared I am at that moment? How much I fear something happening to her? How desperate I am for her happiness? Yet, this is how you treat my mother?"

"Son, this is my negligence. Rest assured, I will keep an eye on your mother from now on, never leaving her side, even willing to give up some of my interests for her. Perhaps this will give you a sense of balance!

But I hope you understand my work. I want this family to survive, which means I have to work hard. However, striving for profit might mean I neglect family a bit. I can’t always prioritize everyone. In the end, if I gain a family but can’t sustain us, is that the life you want? You have gotten used to an affluent life, accustomed to comfort and privilege. If a minor issue sinks me into hell, would you accept that? I wouldn’t!"

I always remember that night when we sobbed in each other’s arms, and it left a deep scar in my heart.