Grandma looked at me in disbelief.
The people around us shook their heads in unison.
"It seems that the Chu family truly has no conscience."
"How could the old man have treated him so well during his lifetime!"
Grandma was so furious that she nearly had a stroke.
Before leaving, Chu Yuntian shot a fierce glare at Ma Jiahui, saying, "This is the good daughter you raised!"
The mourning hall was in disarray.
Chu Yuntian helped Grandma leave.
Aunt followed suit.
Only the ground was left littered with paper money and scattered tables and chairs.
Mom stood alone, her figure solitary and weary.
She stared blankly at the chaos around her, her lips trembling slightly.
"Yin Yin, haven't I done enough as a mother?"
My heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly.
In my previous life, my greatest regret was not being able to protect Mom properly.
She was such a gentle, kind, and innocent person.
Yet she had been worn down into a numb robot by a scumbag father and a cruel grandmother.
She worked tirelessly, scrimping and saving, but never received a kind word in return.
For my tuition and living expenses, she had to endure and yield time and again.
Until her death, she believed that if she did well enough, she would earn my father's true affection.
But in the end, she met with betrayal from those closest to her and died far from home.
Mom, this time I will protect you.
Those who have hurt you will receive their just deserts!
I rushed over and hugged her tightly. "Mom, you've done your best."
"You are the best mom in the world."
Mom shuddered slightly.
She gently pushed me away, tears glistening in her eyes. "Yin Yin, you..."
I reached out to wipe away her tears.
"Mom, you should divorce Dad."
Dad had hurt Mom too much.
Only by leaving him could she truly take control of her life.
Mom clearly hadn't considered this before.
She stood there in shock, murmuring, "Yin Yin, your dad is just too filial; he loves your grandfather..."
"Mom, you're being naive."
"He just wants to take advantage and not give you any money!"
Mom snapped back to reality and forced a smile. "Yin Yin, you're about to take your college entrance exams; don't worry about adult matters."
"Your dad treats you well; just focus on your studies."
I pressed my lips together.
Some words, once spoken, cannot be taken back.
Mom stubbornly believed that Dad was a good husband and father.
She only saw how he was willing to spend money on meals and gifts.
But she failed to notice how he took credit for achievements that rightfully belonged to her.
The more "filial" Dad was, the more humble Mom became.
She didn't dare to resist him at all.
This was also why in her past life, she endured torment from Dad until her death without ever fighting back.
And the reason Dad bullied her so freely was that he knew she couldn't live without him!
I must shatter my mother's illusions!
"Mom, have you never doubted anything?"
My mother was taken aback by my question. "Doubt what?"
I took a deep breath.
"Dad has never given you any money and forced you to sell things to support the family."
"He only cares about pleasing Grandma and Grandpa, ignoring our well-being."
"Dad doesn't even like you!"
My mother's face turned pale.
It was as if she recalled something, staggering to hold onto the nearby table.
"Yin Yin, please stop..."
"I know Dad treats me well."
I shook my head.
Dad is on the verge of success.
In my past life, I was deceived by his brainwashing.
So this time, I must make my mother see the truth!
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