Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Li Jingzhang's face grew even paler. He opened his mouth but couldn't say anything.
Li Jin's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning. "Jiahui, it's no fun to say it like that. We're all family; why make such clear distinctions?"
I snorted coldly. "Family? Where were you all these years when you vanished without a trace?"
Li Jin's expression darkened completely. "Jiahui, don't go too far. Dad has already made a decision about the house; it won't change no matter how much you make a fuss."
I turned to Li Jingzhang, my eyes filled with disappointment and anger. "Li Jingzhang, do you think the same way? Are you just going to swallow your pride like this?"
Finally, Li Jingzhang lifted his head, a hint of guilt in his eyes. "Jiahui, I know you've sacrificed a lot, but..."
"That's enough, Jiahui! Why are you meddling so much as a daughter-in-law?" Li Jin stood casually behind Father-in-law.
My argument with Li Jin continued while Father-in-law remained silent, allowing the situation to escalate.
Unable to bear it any longer, I looked at Father-in-law with hopeful eyes. "Dad, can't you say something fair?"
Father-in-law slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of reproach. "Jiahui, your brother and the others have had a hard time outside; they just returned and have nowhere to stay. Why argue with them? It only creates discord."
Had it been hard? Looking at Li Jin's family adorned in designer clothes and watches, I stared at Father-in-law in disbelief, my voice trembling. "Dad, how can you be so biased? Am I not considered your daughter-in-law in this family?"
Father-in-law's silence was like a sharp blade, cutting through my heart piece by piece.
I had never intended to fight over the relocation compensation; whether it was the house or the money, it belonged to Father-in-law. I only wanted to defend him from being deceived by his greedy and hypocritical son, but now it seemed I was being overly sentimental.
As soon as my words fell, the entire room plunged into a dead silence.
"Dad, can you tell us if we have any share in this house?"
Li Jin looked at Father-in-law, hoping he would speak on their behalf.
To my disbelief, Father-in-law actually responded: "Well, Jiahui, let's give the house to your brother; they just returned and have nowhere to live."
I could hardly believe my ears—Father-in-law really intended to give them the house?
Recalling Father-in-law's reproach, I fell silent. Initially worried about him being deceived, now I thought it best not to get involved further; let them be—I wouldn't care anymore.
I couldn't help but wonder what kind of nonsense they had fed Father-in-law! After securing the promise of the house, Li Jin then proposed dividing the remaining compensation after selling the house.
My father-in-law agreed without a second thought.
I said, both anxious and surprised, "Dad, how can you be so biased? Big Brother's family has already received a house and compensation; they can't have all the good things!"
"You all will split 100,000, and take out 50,000 for Xuanxuan's education. The rest is mine," my father-in-law said calmly.
Li Jin's family happily walked away with the keys to their new house. I had only seen Big Brother's family during the wedding.
When my father-in-law was sick, I was the one taking care of him day and night. Li Jingzhang mentioned that Big Brother knew about Dad's illness but didn't say anything. Now that he is the only son around, we can't let Dad feel neglected or lonely as he ages.
The next day, I quit my job and started running between home and the hospital. After a long struggle, when he finally started to recover, I brought him home to live with us for easier care.
Comment 0 Comment Count