My Alleged Husband

Chapter 500: Chapter 479: Can’t Breathe_1

Ran Zhihan didn’t know what more she could do. Things that she could normally handle with ease had turned so difficult and complicated for her, leaving her at a loss on how to solve them. What could she do to make her husband change his mind and stop being so upset with her? She had done so much for him.

”Husband, this issue is really not that complicated. Can we not make it such a big deal? Can’t we just live the happy life we both want without all this trouble? Why hurt each other over unnecessary things, making everyone miserable? Isn’t it better to happily live our days together, like we used to, with harmony and laughter? Could it be that all of that will vanish just because of a small mistake I made? You know how much grandpa cares about joy and laughter. He really values our family’s harmony. Can’t we avoid worrying grandpa?”

”Don’t bring grandpa into this. If you really cared about grandpa, you wouldn’t have done what you did. You knew that when I discovered the truth, we would have a huge fight. You should have anticipated this outcome. Despite knowing how it would end, you still obstinately went ahead. This proves that you always held out hope that I would forgive your actions. But you didn’t expect that today, after what you’ve done, I would choose to cut contact with you...”

”Husband, can’t we handle this matter differently? The way we’re dealing with it, isn’t it hurting us both? We obviously can’t let go of each other. I know you’re not indifferent like dad was; you love me, too. You just can’t love me with the reckless abandon that dad loved mom. Please give me another chance? I swear I won’t do anything to hurt you like this again. I don’t even know why I made such a mistake, causing you so much pain. But I had no choice. You know how much I care about you, how deeply I love you—more than I love myself. That kind of love is unforgettable. If I had really intended to treat you this way, I wouldn’t truly love you. Watching you in pain, wouldn’t I suffer even more? You must understand how I feel right now. I had no other option. I hope that once you understand, you’ll give me another chance!”

”Stop making excuses for yourself. No matter how eloquently you plead, I won’t believe you. What’s done is done, and that’s a fact that can’t be changed. No matter what you say or do, the truth of the matter will never alter. Regardless of who it was for or what your motives were, the fact remains that you did it, and you must acknowledge and face the consequences of your actions. Do you really think that because you believe you did it for me, I won’t hold you accountable? Is that possible? I have always been fair and impartial. Did you really think I’d let you escape the consequences that easily? If I don’t teach you a lesson, you might actually believe that this was all a game I set up to trap you, to deceive you, and to use you for my own purposes. But you will never understand why I’m doing this!”

”Husband, I know I was wrong. I’m truly sorry, and I won’t dare to do it again. Please, give me one more chance. Don’t treat me this way, don’t let us live apart, okay? I’m begging you. My heart is in so much pain and anguish being away from you. Please give me another chance, trust me one more time. I won’t disappoint you. I beg of you...”

”You know full well that some things you’re asking for are simply impossible, so why are you bringing them up? I can’t forgive you, and I can’t grant your request. Opportunities must be seized by oneself, not waited for as if manna from heaven. You must learn to take responsibility for your actions; otherwise, you’ll never understand the reason behind this pain you have to bear!”

Zhang Ni entered the room and upon seeing Ran Zhihan crying so bitterly, he said to Zhang Yichen, ”Dad, don’t be mean to mom. Can’t you see how upset she is? Why don’t you let her get up? Although I don’t understand what you’re arguing about, I don’t want to see my parents fighting. I want you to be happy and to grow up with both of you by my side. If I see you unhappy every day or fighting behind my back, it would be unbearable. Dad, no matter what mom did wrong, I hope you can forgive her. After all, a harmonious home leads to prosperity. Why create strife over unnecessary matters with the one you love most? I may not understand what love is, but I understand those feelings. You care about mom, but you’re scared to tell her. You’re upset because mom hurt you, and you’re aware of just how wrong her actions were. So mom keeps begging you to give her another chance, but you refuse. I hope you can reconcile with mom and stop fighting. Only if you both get along will I and great grandpa be truly happy. Otherwise, imagine how troubled he must feel late at night, wondering why his grandson and granddaughter-in-law are quarreling. He must have so many worrisome thoughts!”

”Who let you in without my permission? And who told you that you could come into my bedroom without knocking? Who taught you these rules? Have you not received the most basic education? If that’s the case, then what was the point of spending so much money on your education? Is this the kind of manners you’ve learned?”