"Sigh, but it was from that time that his father and I had to separate." Fang Peiru said, her voice tinged with sadness.
Why?
"My belly grew bigger every day, and his dad's grades improved, so he no longer needed me. His family gave me a large sum of money and told me I didn't have to be his tutor anymore. They persuaded me to quit. Although I was unwilling, I couldn't argue with them, so I had no choice but to leave."
“After that, I never had any contact with his father again. A few months later, I was working in the fields with my big belly when his father suddenly came to me and said that he wanted to elope with me. He also said that he had already told his family that his grandparents were very opposed to us, so he ran away.”
"And then what? Were you accepted afterward?"
Fang Peiru shook her head. "No, not long after we escaped, his family sent bodyguards to surround us and try to bring his father back. We were running and fleeing, and at that time I was quite far along in my pregnancy. During the escape, I fell hard and was in so much pain that my water broke. I had to deliver the baby myself on the grass."
"Because it wasn't treated properly in time, and then it got infected, Mingyu developed a high fever just a few hours after he was born. I thought the little guy wasn't going to make it. His dad and I knelt down and begged his grandparents for a long time before they finally sent someone to take us to the hospital for treatment. But by the time we got there, it was too late. Because of the uterine infection and massive bleeding, I had to have a hysterectomy to save my life. So, I can only have Mingyu as my son in this life, and I can never get pregnant again... When I woke up, Mingyu's fever had subsided, and he was perfectly fine by my side. His dad had been arrested and taken back. The poor little guy, he didn't even have time to be named yet."
“His grandparents were very old-fashioned. Even though I gave birth to a big, healthy boy for the Xian family, they still looked down on Mingyu because of his illegitimate birth and because I wasn’t a lady from a noble family. They refused to let Mingyu and me marry into the family. His father refused to remarry and secretly helped Mingyu and me so that we didn’t starve to death on the streets. Later, after his grandparents passed away, Mingyu’s grandmother took pity on us and agreed to let his father take us home so that Mingyu could be recognized by his family. That’s how we ended up here.”
"So that's how it is..." Bai Xiaoruo turned around and glanced at Xuan Mingyu sitting outside, murmuring, "I never imagined he had such a background." She had always thought he was a young master born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Suddenly I feel like I can understand his personality.
The time he spent wandering around as a child must have given him a lot of feelings, which is why he completely shut himself off.
So, demons weren't created on the first day.
After washing the dishes and drying her hands, Fang Peiru pulled Bai Xiaoru over and said, "Xiaoruo, Mom also wants to sincerely apologize to you."
"Mom, what's there to apologize for? You didn't do anything wrong."
"Of course I have to apologize. I've always felt guilty towards you... I said those things to you before and even opposed your marriage to Mingyu, but now I realize I was so wrong. Looking at it from another perspective, how much higher am I than you? You're kind-hearted and always think of others. Your kindness to Mingyu is evident to both his father and me. You gave us such a lovely girl, Youyou, and now, even while pregnant, you're still taking such good care of Mingyu. I, as his mother, am not as good as you. From now on, I've decided you're my only daughter-in-law. Even if Mingyu wants to marry someone else, as long as I'm here, I will absolutely not agree."
"Mom~" Bai Xiaoru reached out and hugged Fang Peiru in front of her. "Thank you for such a high evaluation of me. Actually, I'm not as good as you say. I also want to thank you, Dad, and Mingyu. You have given me a complete family again. I am really happy and satisfied. Meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life."
I've been all alone for over a decade, enduring all the hardships and exhaustion.
Having all of this now was something Bai Xiaoruo never dared to dream of back then.
Every day in the future will surely be bright and beautiful.
***
Before going to bed at night, Bai Xiaoruo was busy making the bed.
Although the maid came to tidy up today, it got a bit messy when he took a nap at noon. I'll smooth it out a bit more so he can sleep comfortably.
"Ruo'er, don't move. You don't need to make it so neat. It'll be a mess again tomorrow morning anyway." Xian Mingyu sat in his wheelchair, watching her sweat as she worked, and felt sorry for her.
"It's okay." After making the bed, she ran into the bathroom to get a hot towel to wipe Xuan Mingyu's face. Although he had already gone in to wash up, it would be better to wipe his face before going to sleep so he could sleep better.
Just as Bai Xiaoruo was about to help him wipe, Xian Mingyu snatched the towel from her hand, saying, "I'm not a child, I can do it myself." He just couldn't move his legs, not his hands.
She really took too good care of him.
All day long, she pushed him around, peeled fruit for him, helped him take a bath, squeezed toothpaste for him before he washed up, washed his towel and changed his clothes. Xuan Mingyu felt more and more guilty.
If his leg recovers, the people who should be cared for are her and the baby. What kind of man is he?
What's the difference between him and a gigolo?
......
Lying in bed, Xuan Mingyu was still not sleepy. He turned his head and glanced at Bai Xiaoruo beside him. She had just finished combing her hair and lay down. "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me?" She pulled the blanket up for him. Although the weather was hot now, it was still easy to catch a cold at night.
Bai Xiaoruo touched her face. Was there something strange on her face?
"Xiao Ruo'er, I think we should start rehabilitation training tomorrow."
“Tomorrow? But your injuries haven’t healed yet, and the doctor said…” He pulled her hand, made her lie down, and stopped her from speaking. “I’ve kept the doctor’s words in mind, but I really don’t want to wait any longer. I feel like I’m a burden right now, unable to help you with anything, and making you work so hard for me every day. I really feel bad about it.”
"Why do you keep having these thoughts? I've already told you I won't look down on you." Bai Xiaoru was a little angry. His health was more important than anything else. She would not agree to let him start rehabilitation training tomorrow. The doctor said that even if he was discharged from the hospital, he would have to wait another half month before he could start rehabilitation training. If he did this, it would be like risking his life again.
“I know you don’t mind me, but I do mind myself. I’m a man, not a baby who’s always been protected by you.”
"You!" Bai Xiaoruo knew she couldn't persuade him. No one could sway him from what he was doing. He wasn't discussing it with her; he was just telling her his decision and intentions. "Whatever! Why tell me what you've already decided!" She pulled the blanket over her head and turned her back to him.
I don't want to talk to him anymore; the more I talk to him, the angrier I get.
She only wanted what was best for him, but why did it seem to him that everything she did was superfluous?
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