If she bumps into Su Manxi next time, she'll definitely yell at her: You got what you deserved!
She wanted to confront that woman directly, asking who gave her the audacity to enjoy the Su family's support while simultaneously complaining about this and that.
Who made her think that other people's kindness was a given, while her indifference was justified?
Zhu Xiuqin clenched her fists, her eyes turning cold.
She wasn't afraid of arguing or losing face; she just felt sorry for her son and for the family for sacrificing so much for a marriage that had no reciprocation.
"Mom, don't be angry."
Su Yicen gently patted the back of her hand.
The voice was gentle, like a spring breeze brushing across a lake.
His hands were broad and strong, yet his movements were extremely gentle, as if afraid of disturbing his mother's emotions.
He knew that his mother had worried herself sick over the family and suffered a lot because of his marriage.
But some things can't be solved by patience.
He didn't want his mother to be sad for him anymore, and he didn't want this resentment to continue weighing on her heart.
"She chose this path herself; it has nothing to do with us. Living our own lives well is more important than anything else."
He spoke calmly, yet his words were clear and unwavering.
From the moment he decided to separate, he had already let go of the past.
It wasn't because I was heartless, but because I realized something—forced relationships will never bring true happiness.
Since the other party is unwilling to cherish it, there is no need for him to persist.
The most precious blessing is for a family to live a quiet and peaceful life.
Yes, if you don't get along, then break up. What's the point of forcing it?
Feelings are not a transaction; you can't maintain a superficial peace by tolerating and compromising.
If two people cannot understand each other, even if they eat at the same table every day, it will feel like they are separated by thousands of miles.
A single glance or a single word can ignite a conflict.
Rather than wasting each other in a daily cold war and suspicion, it's better to end it cleanly and decisively.
This separation is not a failure, but a conscious choice.
Life is peaceful and fulfilling now, which is good.
The oppressive silence in the room was gone, the cold stares at each other at the dining table were gone, and even the air felt much lighter.
When someone greets you in the morning and waits for you to come home in the evening, these ordinary little moments of warmth are what truly make life worth cherishing.
Zhu Xiuqin sat on the sofa, listening to the clattering of pots and pans coming from the kitchen, and a long-lost sense of peace quietly rose in her heart.
It turns out that happiness doesn't need to be grand or dramatic; it's enough for a family to treat each other sincerely.
"Son, don't be discouraged. Mom will find you a reliable girl later."
Zhu Xiuqin quickly comforted her.
She was terrified that her son would lose faith in relationships because of this failed marriage.
As she spoke, she reached out and straightened his collar, her gesture full of a mother's affection.
"Mom will definitely find you a sensible and caring person, unlike that ignorant girl."
Her tone was firm, as if she had already listed a long list of suitable candidates in her mind.
"I will definitely find someone who truly cares about me."
She spoke slowly and deliberately, as if making a promise.
This time, she would not allow anyone to hurt her son again.
She wanted to see him walk into marriage with a smile, not be forced to bow his head and compromise.
She would rather he get married later than let him suffer such injustice again.
"No rush, Mom."
Su Yicen smiled.
A faint smile curved his lips, but there was not a trace of gloom in his eyes.
His smile was genuine, not a forced gesture to comfort his mother, but a heartfelt expression of relief.
He knew his mother was worried about him being lonely, but he didn't feel lonely at all.
This period of solitude allowed him to see the life he wanted more clearly.
When the time is right, it will come naturally.
He gazed at the darkening sky outside the window, his tone calm and resolute.
When it comes to matters of the heart, you can't rush them, nor can you avoid them.
Some people will never turn back no matter how hard you chase them; but the one who truly belongs to you will appear before you one day, even if you are separated by thousands of miles.
He was willing to wait, and believed that day was not far off.
I'm just afraid you have some lingering resentment.
Zhu Xiuqin sighed.
Looking at her son's profile, she always felt that the marriage was like a thorn, and even if it was pulled out, the wound might not be completely healed.
She feared that he might speak lightly but harbor resentment, and that over time, he would only hurt her more.
What mothers fear most is their children forcing a smile while hiding their inner turmoil.
"No, really."
Su Yicen shook her head, her tone relaxed.
"To be honest, I felt relieved to break up with her."
He said it frankly, without the slightest hesitation.
That was the truth, not an excuse to comfort my mother.
Marriage should be a journey of mutual support and shared growth, but between them, there was only calculation, testing, and cold war.
Every communication felt like walking a tightrope, afraid that saying the wrong thing would ignite an argument.
Now he is finally free. He can finally breathe freely and no longer live in fear.
Thinking back to when they got married, he realized it was because she schemed against him that he had no choice but to agree.
During that time, he was taking on an important project for the company and was under tremendous pressure, but at a critical moment she produced a pregnancy report and forced him to marry her immediately.
He wasn't an irresponsible person, but he also knew that the so-called "accident" was actually the result of careful planning.
He didn't want to involve innocent children, so he gritted his teeth and went to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
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