My Alleged Husband

Chapter 982: Chapter 875 Negotiation

Xiao Wei and the others are still unaware of their sister’s situation. He believes that life should be very happy now, but how could he have imagined that so many accidents would happen to his sister during this period, one after another, leading her to become so unhinged that she can no longer distinguish right from wrong? Even eating has become her biggest challenge. If he knew, he would probably be deeply hurt, as she’s the sister who has been by his side all these years.

He has always wanted to return to the country to stay with his sister and see how she’s doing now, but he is continually entangled by his wife. He can’t disappoint his wife, as he knows the expectations she has of him.

In the past, he could live carelessly, whimsically, but now he can’t do that because he has his own family, his own responsibilities to shoulder. He should change himself for his family and not be as capricious and reckless as before. That kind of behavior would only drive his family further away, and all he wants is for his family to be with him forever. Perhaps this is the most precious thing that everyone who starts a family hopes to attain!

”Now you come to me saying it’s my fault that mom ended up like this. Even if I did have something, couldn’t I step away for a bit? I admit I was negligent just now; I didn’t expect my mom to change so suddenly. This is also a pain for me. I never thought I’d have to guard her like this constantly. If she were clear-headed, she’d find this painful. She’s never endured such suffering, and now she’s facing all this alone. This is something we’ve all contributed to in our own ways.

Do you have your own concerns? I know you care about your career and this family. Do you think I don’t care? She is my biological mother; wherever and whenever, I hope she is healthier than anyone else, and more than anyone, I want her to be safe and sound. But there are things I cannot control. Every action I take leads to an unbearable pain for myself, and no one cares about what I think. Why do I keep giving and giving? Is it because you didn’t tell your uncle about this and are afraid he’ll come after you?

If your sister knew that because of mom’s situation, you’re choosing to kick grandma out, do you think your uncle would agree? Would he still trust you deep down?

In fact, you know better than anyone that you need your uncle’s trust because he holds significant power. Even though he’s been out of the underworld for years, he still has connections, and his network remains strong. You keep fearing to offend him, and you didn’t dare to personally kick your mother out because of him. But now you’re trying to pin all the blame on me. I won’t foolishly take all the blame for you.

As for my grandmother, I think you should have a good conversation with them. No matter their motives, why they came back to this home, since they chose to return, they should stay peacefully and not cause trouble. Doing so would harm everyone without benefits. Don’t hurt everyone completely and only regret it afterwards. No one will tolerate him because of past mistakes. Everyone has their own issues to deal with. He should pay dearly for what he has done.

Even though I’m unsure whether my mother turning out this way is related to him, even if there isn’t a direct connection, there’s still an indirect one. If it weren’t for their return, how could my mom have been neglected? In these years, don’t you know how my mother treated you in your heart? You betrayed my mom’s trust, placing her in the most awkward position, leaving her with no way to get along with you, which made her increasingly withdrawn.”

”Even if all the so-called problems you mentioned are solely my issues, shouldn’t you reflect on whether there’s really no issue within your deepest emotions? She is your mother—you are the child she painstakingly carried and gave birth to. As her son, you can’t even manage to be by her side every day. Then how do you expect me to manage? Can you really just skip meals? Doesn’t your grandfather deserve to come back and enjoy some comfort? Doesn’t great-grandfather hope for all of us to have our own careers and thrive? Everyone has different expectations of each individual, much like my expectations of you. As long as you are happy, even if you accomplish nothing, I’m still happy and willing. I’m willing to give you all the wealth to ensure you live a worry-free life. Is this something you would accept?

Of course, you wouldn’t accept that because such a life is like being a puppet, scorned by others for being useless. You wouldn’t want such a life, so why should I bear the same pressure and ridicule I once endured? Am I someone without use, abandoned by my parents?

Can we consider each other’s perspectives for a moment? If you find this truly frustrating, we can take turns taking shifts. When one person is on duty watching your mother, that person can’t leave no matter what happens, even if the sky falls. If you can do that, then I’ll accept your opinion without complaint. I will stay here to guard her. But could it really be me watching every day while you take care of your business? What about my company and its employees; do they not need to eat? Can my company cease operations? Can money just fall from the sky into my pocket?”