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I suddenly stood up and said, "Auntie, I'm sorry. I can't and I don't want to leave him." After saying this, I turned and walked away.
Back in the classroom, my mind was heavy with thoughts. Zhang Yun was chattering away in my ear, but I couldn't hear a word she said. Should I tell Shen Yulin about this? Would it cause conflict between him and his mother? If it were Shen Yulin, what choice would he make?
I dared not think about it, truly afraid of the outcome. The discovery by Shen Yulin's mother made the situation even more complicated and tense. I imagined all the possible reactions she might have after I left—shock, anger, blame, or reprimand.
This matter was undoubtedly a huge shock for Shen Yulin's family. How would they accept and handle this news? What would his parents think of me and our relationship? Would they really try to send me away with money? These questions filled me with anxiety and unease.
At the same time, I was considering whether our relationship was worth such a risk. Could we endure the pressure from family and society, or should we consider giving up and choosing a smoother path?
All of this weighed heavily on my heart, as if I were carrying a burdensome load that I couldn't easily let go of.
"Xingxing? Xingxing? Xingxing!!!" Zhang Yun shook me vigorously until I finally reacted, looking at her in confusion.
"I'm talking to you, Xingxing."
"I'm sorry, I just spaced out for a moment."
"What's wrong with you? I've never seen you like this, so distracted," Zhang Yun said with concern.
I couldn't bring myself to say it out loud and could only communicate through a note that simply stated that SYL's mother had approached me.
Zhang Yun was so shocked she couldn't speak for a moment; then she gently patted my shoulder in an attempt to ease my tension and unease.
"You need to be strong, Xingxing. Don't be afraid; no matter what happens, I'll always support you." Hearing Zhang Yun's words warmed my heart. Her support brought me great comfort; I knew I wasn't alone—no matter what difficulties arose, I had her by my side.
"But, Xingxing. Aren't you going to tell Shen Yulin about this?"
I shook my head. "I'm afraid it will affect their mother-son relationship."
"Alright then, if you need anything, just let me know."
It seemed that things were gradually spiraling into a situation beyond my control. When I thought that not telling Shen Yulin would make this issue go away eventually, the reality was that no one could escape what needed to be faced.
The annual school parent-teacher meeting was held this afternoon after school. Since my father was busy with work, my aunt attended as my guardian. I took her around the school, and on the tree-lined path, we ran into Shen Yulin and his mother. His mother greeted my aunt first and then suddenly turned to me and said, "Xingxing, you left too quickly the other day; you forgot to take the check."
I was momentarily speechless, unsure why she suddenly said that when I had already refused her. Both my aunt and Shen Yulin looked at me in confusion; I could only respond awkwardly, "Auntie, I refused at that time."
Shen Yulin's mother didn't say anything more; she knew the seed of doubt had already been planted in her son's mind—that was enough for her. She was determined to break these two apart!
After chatting for a while longer, I returned to the classroom with my aunt and sat down at my desk. Just as I was about to turn to go home, my aunt grabbed my hand: "Xiao Fan, what did Shen Yulin's mother's comment mean?"
I lowered my head, not knowing how to respond. " Xiao Fan?"
"Shen Yulin's mother contacted me a few days ago. She offered me money to leave here, to leave him. I didn't agree and just got up and left." My aunt was taken aback; she didn't expect this sister-in-law to discover the matter so quickly and take the initiative to approach the child.
"What do you think?" my aunt asked with concern.
"I didn't agree with her, Aunt. But I can't tell Shen Yulin; I'm afraid it will affect their relationship." My voice trembled slightly as I told her, feeling wronged.
"Alright, you should go back for now. We'll talk about it another day, and try not to think too much, okay?" I nodded and left the classroom.
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