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"Are you saying that your mother, like you, voluntarily gave up on Deng Xiaomei after realizing that the child is not yours, so she wouldn't harm my child?"
Wang Xu hesitated, "No... yes, it's just not what you think. She really didn't mean it. I don't expect you to truly understand her; I just hope you can take care of yourself. As long as you're okay, that's all that matters."
Rarely, Wang Xu did not continue to insist on his mother's goodness between me and my mother-in-law. His compromise at this moment—was it really because he believed in the lie of the child's existence and disappearance?
"I can no longer be fine. You know I can't forgive you and your mother. If you really don't know, I can tell you again."
Wang Xu looked very dejected, hanging his head as he listened to me. We had once been so close, yet now we felt so far apart.
It was indescribably sad.
"I know." He seemed reluctant to admit it, responding with infinite compromise. I could hear the pain and struggle within Wang Xu.
These were emotions my mother had once experienced, now reflected perfectly in Wang Xu.
Indeed, every happy family has its own happiness, while unhappy families often share the same troubles.
"Let’s find a time to finalize the divorce agreement. Your mother might be afraid I'll take more from the Wang Family. That's fine; I'll hire a lawyer for the fairest judgment. What belongs to you is yours; I won't take more from the Wang Family than necessary. This is also what your mother wants, isn't it?"
She had always treated me as an outsider, and I didn't believe that when it came time for the divorce, my mother-in-law would agree to give me much. She wouldn't feel that she had harmed me this time; after all, she believed in what she insisted on.
"You... don't worry... even if it comes to that, I will definitely prioritize your feelings. I hope you think about it; I really don't want to leave you. I can't imagine a life without you; it's too terrifying for me to even think about."
Wang Xu's eyes were filled with sorrow as he spoke, looking at me anxiously but growing more disappointed with each glance. There was no mirror in front of me, yet I knew my indifference was clear to Wang Xu. If he had any dignity left, how could he still act like this? If I had any dignity left, how could I let Wang Xu hurt me like this?
In summary, given how things are now, there’s nothing more to reminisce about.
"Then let's choose a time and proceed with the divorce agreement."
When it comes to divorce, my emotions have undergone a complete turnaround. I used to be afraid to even say the word, but now, just thinking about divorce feels like liberation. My freedom is within reach, and I want to take this step as quickly as possible.
"You, let me think about it. I'll get back to you once I've made up my mind. Please wait for me."
Wang Xu's hesitant words felt like a catalyst for my victory. I struggled to hide the smile creeping at the corners of my mouth; I didn't want Wang Xu to see the joy in my heart at that moment.
I had waited too long for this day. He finally relented and said he would consider it. I was grateful for his moment of softness towards me. Once the divorce was finalized, everything would be both an end and a new beginning. I took a deep breath, bid farewell to Wang Xu, and gave him three days to think it over before responding.
However, those three pleasant days did not last long enough for me to feel joy. When I saw Wang Xu again, his evasive demeanor made my heart sink. Could something have changed again?
Changes were all too common with Wang Xu. His unpredictable emotions and attitudes were becoming increasingly difficult for me to grasp.
"My mom said... my mom said we could get a divorce, but regarding the assets..."
Wang Xu stammered and didn't continue.
I slowly closed my eyes; the discomfort in my heart was impossible to hide. I wanted to act as if I hadn't heard anything, but Wang Xu's words were like a sword, piercing my heart and leaving a gaping wound that bled out all my life's hopes.
Why? Why did I have to meet such a man? Why did I fall in love with someone so irresponsible, who shirks responsibility? It’s no exaggeration to say he should just cling to his mother for life.
"Clarify what she means! Don't beat around the bush; I don't have time to waste with you." I glared at Wang Xu through gritted teeth. He shrank back and continued, "What my mom means is that we should follow legal procedures and divide things accordingly."
I coldly chuckled, and Wang Xu explained further: "I've already discussed this with my mom. I said I wanted to give you more and give up part of my assets, but she disagreed and even threatened to die if I did. I can't ignore her; she's older and has already been through a lot..."
I couldn't hold back any longer and slammed my hand on the table with a loud bang. At this point, I had lost all reason and no longer cared about the gazes of those around me. Maintaining face was not important right now; after all, in front of Wang Xu, I had already lost all semblance of dignity!
"Wang Xu, you say your mom has been through a lot? That's hilarious! She is the one who caused all of this! Now she’s playing the victim? What is she trying to do—gain sympathy?"
If, if I really lost my child like this, if I am truly heartbroken over losing my most precious family member, and he, Wang Xu, his mother actually comes to me saying she is hurt, it’s ridiculous. How can they be so shameless!
"I understand all of this, but my mom has not been well lately. She has been coughing all night, and the doctor said her health is too poor to handle any stress. So it’s not that I don’t want to compensate you; it’s just that there’s really nothing I can do about my mom," Wang Xu said with a helpless expression, as if I and his mother were putting him in a difficult position.
Such a sarcastic look, such a disgusting face.
"Fine, I agree with you. Whatever the court decides will be how it is. I won’t take anything from your Wang Family. I honestly find it repulsive to even see it. Don’t worry, what your mother cares about, I won’t take either."
Wang Xu's expression was complicated, but how could I not catch the flicker of surprise in his eyes? I was furious yet helpless.
"Zhuang Jun, do you really have to do this? You don’t have a job now. What if you don’t have any money…"
Wang Xu started rambling about my difficulties. I was fed up and interrupted him: "Shut up, Wang Xu. Really, if you truly cared about me struggling to get by, would you listen to your mother like this? Do you really think I'm coveting your family's little possessions? Do you think I asked for that house under Deng Xiaomei's name because I want it?"
Wang Xu fell silent; I already knew the answer.
It turns out that time passing doesn’t truly help one understand another person; common goals and directions are what create connections. But without those, we become two strangers.
"Zhuang Jun…"
I laughed bitterly, wanting to cry but unable to shed tears; my eyes were dry from being angered by Wang Xu, feeling miserable all over.
"If there’s nothing else, let’s leave it at that. Since you’ve agreed to the divorce, let’s find a time to meet and go through the procedures together. After that, we’ll go our separate ways and won’t need to see each other again."
How wonderful it is to gain freedom by seeing through someone; though it hurts a bit, it’s still worth it. The price here is just too high. How long will it take for me to recover? I don’t know; I have no idea at all.
I told Miao Miao about the meeting. Miao Miao was furious: "I don’t care, Zhuang Jun! If you don’t make sure those two are dealt with properly, I will handle this for you! Seriously, they are pushing their luck! Didn’t Wang Xu say he would give you more before? What does he mean now? Does he want you to leave with nothing?"
I forced a smile and said, "Maybe so. In the end, I got divorced and was still schemed against. I don't know what to do, but I think I can't let him off the hook. If I let Wang Xu go, I will never forgive myself for the rest of my life."
Miao Miao nodded, "Exactly! You have to understand that your current pain is Wang Xu's triumph. After this, those two will live freely while you just let your previous suffering go? No way! They have to pay the price!"
I knew.
From Wang Xu and his mother's perspective, I was a woman who couldn't get pregnant for a long time. The mistress was pregnant and wanted to kick me out. When they found out that the mistress's child wasn't Wang Xu's and then discovered that I was pregnant, they decisively abandoned the mistress and chose me. Now that I've had a miscarriage, my fertility is uncertain. Wang Xu has no reason to waste time on me, so they agreed to our divorce but still wanted to extract the last bit of value from me. Truly impressive.
These two really didn't see me as a person. But even a cornered rabbit will bite back; how much more so for a human? I was already planning how to deal with Wang Xu.
Miao Miao spoke first, "Wang Xu has too many weaknesses; we need to find the one he cares about most!"
I asked in confusion, "The child? His mother?"
"Exactly! I have an idea: what if Deng Xiaomei's child is actually Wang Xu's? And suddenly, Deng Xiaomei's child can't truly claim their heritage—what would happen?" Miao Miao excitedly painted a beautiful picture for me. It sounded incredibly tempting; it was everything I needed and had always dreamed of.
Miao Miao's bold plan astonished me. It seemed like it could be fatal for Wang Xu and his mother. However, Deng Xiaomei wasn't on our side, and besides, Deng Xiaomei's child must have already been born by now, making it easy to find out the truth. Although it was an enticing plan, there was no room for implementation, so after discussing with Miao Miao, we decided this plan would not come to fruition.
But we didn't give up; we kept exploring ways to ensure that Wang Xu and his mother would face retribution for their wrongdoings. This was just the beginning; once I made up my mind, there would be no interruption or change. I wanted Wang Xu and his mother to see what deserved punishment truly meant.
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