My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1343: Chapter 1170: Excessive Demands

”People tend to be greedy, but excessive greed becomes unrealistic. If someone repeatedly chooses to live this way, they’ll eventually feel very tired when they realize this is not the outcome they truly desired.”

”Honestly, there’s no need to thank me. I kept this matter under wraps purely for the sake of my reputation, not because I could stand by idly. But you’re aware of what you’ve done in your heart. I will never easily choose to forgive you; the hurt you’ve caused me is too deep. I’m not naive, nor am I an ignorant child, and I won’t easily believe every word you say!”

Perhaps you think what I’m saying now is hurtful, perhaps it leaves you feeling humiliated, but truly ask yourself, have the things you’ve done never caused me sadness? If you hadn’t truly hurt me, hadn’t wounded me in my sincerity towards you, how could I treat you like this today? Those happy days in the past mean so little to you; you were willing to abandon our originally happy married life for another man. How selfish you are. How can I love you like I did before, as if nothing happened, and forgive you? I’m not a Saint—I can’t do it, like those men whose actions are only acts of cowardice, while I am an economic emperor, upholding the economy of the whole world!”

One day, you might understand that everything I did perhaps really hurt you and brought disappointment, but you’ll also realize that if these things weren’t done this way, what kind of outcome would we face?”

Ran Zhihan, how could he not know what kind of outcome he would face if, back then, he didn’t do so many things; what kind of result he would face for doing this? He’s not unclear in his heart, but he chooses not to voice it.

Everyone has dignity, everyone has a bottom line, tolerance has its limits, and your husband has tolerated you to this extent—what more can you ask for? All this is merely the mistakes you’ve made, what can you do but plead with your husband not to say these irritating words? Do you even have the right?

”I know right now I have no right to speak with you here, but please earnestly believe me, I’m really not that kind of person. All I really want is to live a stable and happy life. Things developed to this point—the reality is entirely unexpected to me. This isn’t the kind of life I want. Maybe you won’t choose to believe me, but I truly hope you’ll trust me a bit more. I need your trust. Since we’re married, shouldn’t there be more trust between us? Why doubt me like this? Doesn’t your heart pain at all when you suspect me this way?

Even if I made grave mistakes, I am after all your legal wife. You should be a little more kind to me. How can you say such heartless and unfeeling words? Are so many years of marriage really so worthless in your eyes? Are they undeserving of your mercy? Time and time again you humiliate me; what kind of state do you want to push me to before you think this matter should end?”

”End? Are you kidding me? Do you think there’s a way now to resolve this issue as if it never happened? You don’t understand my feelings at all; you have no idea how painful my heart is.”

I really don’t know how to communicate with you. I’ve already said everything I should or shouldn’t say to you, but what about you? When have you opened your heart to me? What I want, is it really that difficult for you to give me? Although you’ve stayed by my side all these years, who knows which man your heart has been thinking about? I don’t want to speak so harshly, nor make things so ruthless. After all, we’ve lived so many years together, and you may have had troubles, even without much achievement, all your matters of food, clothing, housing and transportation have been handled by me alone, but you’ve also contributed to this household. I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for this family, but that doesn’t mean you can act recklessly and harm me just like that. In your heart, am I someone you can hurt so casually?”

”You know I don’t mean that. All I want is fair treatment. Ask yourself, have you given me fair treatment over the years? You used to discuss everything with me before making decisions, but now do you still consult me before deciding anything? No, you don’t, because you’ve long grown tired of me. You think being with me is only to provide a safe home for our son, to have both parents for him. You just don’t want our son to lose either of us!”

To be honest, I’m not afraid of your misunderstanding. If you truly don’t wish to continue living with me, just tell me directly; no need to curse me indirectly. I can take our son far away, never returning here. I can support us without relying on you; I can still provide for our son with my own efforts. The truth is, you just can’t bear to part with your son; you don’t know how to resolve this matter between us. That’s why you say such harsh things. Isn’t this just to ensure I leave our son with you, never letting him leave this family?”

Zhang Yichen, you’re really underestimating me. You seriously think everyone in the world is that insignificant? I want what I strive for; I won’t rely on shortcuts. I’ll achieve everything I desire step by step, diligently. I’ve had enough of the years with you, of your cold sarcasm. Yes, I’m a commoner’s daughter, not comparing to the wealthy and noble, but I have a clear conscience in everything I do.

I only want fair treatment, but all these years you haven’t given me that. Perhaps, in your mind, I don’t realize what fair treatment is. But everything I’ve achieved, I’ve done through my own efforts, not relying on anyone. All my accomplishments are the deserving rewards of my effort!”

”Not asking for too much is a form of respect. Maybe only through this approach can everything become a bit more peaceful...”