“Weiwei…”
"Mom, how are you feeling?" Tian Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Tian Chan had opened her eyes.
Why are you back?
"I rushed back as soon as I got Aunt Liu's call." Tian Wei tucked the blanket around Tian Chan.
"Is there anything that's bothering you?" Tian Wei asked again.
"I feel a little dizzy," Tian Chan said weakly, sounding very frail.
"The doctor said it's normal. You need to rest for the next couple of days."
Tian Chan didn't speak, her pupils rolled around.
"He didn't come."
Tian Chan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Weiwei, will Mom's legs never be able to walk again?" Tian Chan's tone was very flat, without any negative emotions such as disappointment or sadness, like an emotionless doll, her eyes dim.
Tian Wei pursed her lips, "Mom, let's get a divorce..."
Tian Chan blinked, didn't say anything, and understood what Tian Wei meant.
“I’ll take you to a big city; maybe there’ll be a way. The doctor said it’s pressing on a nerve, and the medical staff in the city can’t do anything about it. Maybe things will turn around in a big city.”
"I'm the one who's dragging you down." Tian Chan couldn't move, so she could only gently pat Tian Wei's hand.
"Mom, I've always been the one dragging you down."
She always knew why Tian Chan would rather be beaten than get a divorce. No matter how many times she asked, Tian Chan would always just smile and shake her head, saying she was fine, stubbornly staying in this small village.
All of this was for her.
Tian Chan knew the man wouldn't let her divorce, and she was also afraid that if she went to the big city with her daughter, she would become a burden to her daughter. If Tian Hao used the excuse of searching for his wife and daughter to find Tian Wei's address and workplace, then Tian Wei's life would really be ruined by this man.
Therefore, she preferred to confine herself to this village rather than follow Tian Wei.
For her, more than half of her life had already passed, while her daughter still had a long way to go and could not be confined to this place. She herself had never had any freedom, but Tian Wei was different; exchanging herself for her daughter's freedom was a worthwhile trade.
Unfortunately, she was too useless to cut the rope binding her daughter's feet. No matter how high or far she flew, she would eventually have to return to the small village because of her.
"Mom, I'm all grown up now. I'm not afraid of any of this. I'll find a lawyer and a doctor for you. Please, let's get a divorce. Come with me. I can take good care of you."
Tian Wei's tears kept rolling down her cheeks, as if they were hitting Tian Chan's heart.
She endured beatings and insults for her daughter's sake, yet her daughter suffered even greater pain and guilt.
“Okay, Mom will go with you.” Tian Chan said each word as if she had made a huge decision.
Although we don't know what the future holds, having something to look forward to makes things less difficult.
Tian Chan is recovering quickly and will be able to start rehabilitation training soon.
Tian Wei consulted a lawyer in the city about the divorce process and required documents. After making all the necessary preparations, she returned home with the lawyer.
The moment the door opened, the overwhelming stench of alcohol and spoiled food nearly made them both vomit. Tian Wei looked apologetic, told the lawyer to wait at the door for a moment, and hurriedly went inside to open the windows for ventilation, then picked up the bottles scattered on the floor.
As for the kitchen, which was swarming with flies, Tian Wei simply closed the door, choosing to avoid seeing or hearing about it.
After everything was settled, she let the lawyer in, then went straight to the bathroom, filled a basin with cold water, kicked open the door, and splashed it directly on the man's face.
"You're going to die!" The man was startled by the splash.
"Get up," Tian Wei said coldly.
"Are you trying to rebel?! I think you've gotten too big for your britches!" Tian Hao sat up in bed angrily, grabbed the belt from the bedside table, and was about to whip Tian Wei.
Tian Wei didn't hold back and smashed the basin over his head. The basin broke, and the man saw stars.
“I’ve called a lawyer. If you don’t want another charge added, then hit me. Hit me in front of the lawyer!”
Tian Wei straightened her back, staring straight at him with eyes full of disappointment and anger.
"You beat Mom into the hospital, and it's been a week. You haven't asked about her once, or even looked at her once. All you do is gamble, drink, and beat your wife. What kind of man are you?! Let me tell you, I'm here today to process Mom's divorce. If you don't agree, I'll call the police and keep you here to the end!"
Tian Wei's eyes were red, but her tone was firm. Only she knew that her back and palms were covered in sweat.
"Ahem, Ms. Tian." The lawyer came over when he heard the noise, and coughed lightly twice with his hand to his lips.
"I'm sorry, you had to see this." Tian Wei lowered her voice and walked out.
After a while, the man came out of the room. He had changed his clothes, but it was unclear how many days he had worn them, as they had an unpleasant smell. His hair was still wet, but he didn't seem to mind and simply lifted his clothes to wipe his hair.
"Mr. Tian, at Ms. Tian's request, we hope that you will voluntarily dissolve your marriage with Ms. Tian's mother, Ms. Tian Chan."
"Divorce? Divorce became her wish to be with that man?" Tian Hao took a bottle of wine from the refrigerator, pried it open, and took a swig.
Tian Wei gritted her teeth, trying to control herself from getting angry.
"Do you have any evidence? We have witnesses here who testified that you committed domestic violence against Ms. Tian Chan, resulting in her hospitalization. This is her injury report. Take a look. Based on this alone, not only can your marriage be dissolved, but you may even go to jail."
The man, carrying a bottle of liquor, paused upon hearing this, then impatiently picked up the report and glanced at it.
Still reeking of alcohol, the densely packed words looked like wriggling worms to him, making him nauseous. He groaned, put down the bottle, tore open the folder, and shredded the papers inside.
"Don't think I'll believe you just because you're dressed up and say a few words. If you're so capable, tell that woman to come to me and say it herself, and I'll beat her to death! And you, where's the money? Where's this month's money? Don't forget the 100,000 yuan you promised me. If you can't come up with it, you'd better get married. Don't think that just because you're in a big city you can look down on your father. You're just like your mother, a despicable person!"
Tian Hao slapped her across the face. The crisp sound of the slap rang out, and Tian Wei's head turned to one side. Her originally fair face instantly swelled up, and the finger marks were clearly visible.
"Mr. Tian, if you continue like this, I'll call the police!" The lawyer frowned and stood up hurriedly.
"Report it! Report it! Give me evidence! What business is it of yours if I hit my wife? This is my family matter. Who saw it? Who saw it? Believe me or not, I'll grab a bottle and stab them right in the back, you bunch of gossipy women!"
The scene gradually became chaotic, and Tian Hao smashed a wine bottle at the lawyer. If Tian Wei hadn't pushed Tian Hao first, the bottle would have pierced the lawyer directly.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Tian, I can't handle this. You'd better call the police. Your father... is a madman."
The lawyer's suit was disheveled and stained with wine. He patted his clothes, shook his head, and turned to leave.
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