Xie Yuqiong said, "It's nothing. Maybe it's because Mom doesn't talk to you much, so we're not used to it."
"Then let's talk more in the future."
Xie Yuqiong gripped her son's hand tighter, tears welling in her eyes, "Okay."
"Do you have a girl you like?" Xie Yuqiong suddenly asked.
Lu Mochuan paused for a moment, his eyes looking forlorn, but he still smiled and said, "No, why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Xie Yuqiong could easily guess what her son was thinking, and she smiled and said, "She must be a very good girl."
"Mom, how did you figure that out?"
Xie Yuqiong said, "I am still your mother, and you are too naive. You wear your heart on your sleeve."
Lu Mochuan smiled bitterly, "She is a very good girl, like a little sun, but I can't hold her back, I'm not good enough for her."
Xie Yuqiong had nothing to say. Now that everyone in the Lu family despises them, how much respect can Lu Mochuan, as a member of the Lu family, earn?
"Maybe she doesn't care?"
Lu Mochuan: "She won't care, but I will."
Xie Yuqiong looked heartbroken. She stroked her son's head and choked out, "I'm sorry, we've dragged you into this."
"Without your support, how could I have met her? I enjoyed the power and money of the Lu family, and now that the Lu family has fallen, how could I possibly be alone?"
Lu Mochuan spoke calmly, while Xie Yuqiong was already in tears.
"Mom, you've had a long day. Go upstairs, take a shower, and go to bed."
Xie Yuqiong smiled and nodded, "Okay, you too."
Lu Mochuan stood up, and Xie Yuqiong called him back again, "Mo'er, I'm sorry, it's my fault for not giving you a good childhood."
"It's okay." Lu Mochuan's eyes reddened. He had already forgiven his mother long ago because he understood her resentment and pain after he grew up.
"No matter how bad your mother is, you are still a piece of my flesh and blood. You must never forget your mother."
Lu Mochuan thought she was just worried that he wouldn't visit her in the future, so he sat down again and gave her a hug. "You are my mother. I will never forget you, no matter who else I forget. I love you, Mom."
Even if she has many flaws, she did not neglect him after giving birth to him, nor did she mistreat him. Therefore, he will respect and love her for the rest of his life.
Tears streamed down Xie Yuqiong's face, her eyes filled with reluctance.
...
That night, Lu Mochuan woke up from a nightmare, covered in a cold sweat.
He got up, took a shower to clear his head, and came out at three in the morning.
For some reason, he suddenly remembered his mother's words and felt uneasy, so he decided to go to her room to check on her.
Lu Jiwen and Xie Yuqiong had long been sleeping in separate rooms.
Lu Mochuan didn't intend to knock on the door; he just wanted to take a look and put his uneasy heart at ease.
He gently pushed the door open and went inside. It was dark and quiet, and Lu Mochuan couldn't see anything. Afraid of waking Xie Yuqiong, he hesitated for a moment but decided to leave first.
But he soon realized something was wrong. His blood seemed to freeze, and he stood there stiffly, even forgetting to breathe.
He held his breath, focused his attention, and didn't miss a single sound in the room.
He could even hear the ticking of the clock, but he couldn't hear any breathing.
The sound of a person breathing when they are in deep sleep is louder and clearer than when they are awake. Lu Mochuan has always been sensitive to sound, but he has been standing here for a long time and he can't hear a single breath.
Lu Mochuan felt like the world had collapsed. His mind went blank, and he unconsciously stepped inside.
"Mom," he called softly, but there was no response.
Lu Mochuan tried to calm himself down. He told himself that he must be overthinking things. Maybe his mother wasn't in the room; she had gone out for a walk or gone to sleep with his father.
He walked to the bedside and, by the moonlight, saw a human figure protruding from the bed. Tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.
He crouched down, his hands trembling as he touched her. It was his mother, but her touch felt so strange.
And even when he came in, I still couldn't hear him breathing.
Lu Mochuan already guessed what had happened, but he refused to believe it.
He reached out in the darkness to find his mother's hand, and finally found it. He mustered his courage and touched it; it was cold.
Lu Mochuan instantly broke down; he wanted to shout, "Mom!"
But in the end, he found that he could no longer make any sound; even his crying was silent.
Lu Mochuan turned on the bedside lamp, the light illuminating an empty bottle of sleeping pills on the table, and Xie Yuqiong's calm yet pale face on the bed.
He tried to warm his mother's hands on his face, but it was no use.
Lu Mochuan broke down in tears, making sobbing sounds like a child who knew he had lost all hope.
His grief was silent yet intense.
When Lu Mochuan finally accepted this fact, he saw a piece of paper on his bedside table, covered with writing.
Lu Mochuan reached out to take it, opened it, and began to read.
The above content was written by Xie Yuqiong.
"Mo'er, Mom is leaving. Don't be sad. Just think of Mom as going to paradise."
Mom feels indebted to you, so she doesn't want to be a burden to you anymore. But Mom's choice to die isn't entirely because of you. Mom has her own pride, and I don't want to go to jail. I wouldn't have the face to see your grandfather then. So please don't feel burdened, and live happily.
Remember your mother's words: don't let your father drag you down. He doesn't care about you or your mother; he only cares about himself. Don't ruin the rest of your life because of him.
Mom supports you in doing what you love and in pursuing the girl you like. If you feel you're not good enough for her, then work hard to improve your social standing. Mom believes you can do it.
Finally, Mom wants to say that your older brother is your only relative in this world, so Mom hopes that you will not despise him because of his physical disability. However, if one day he seriously affects your life, then whatever decision you make, Mom will agree.
Mom isn't a good person, but Mom loves you and your older brother very, very much, Mo'er. So you must promise Mom you'll live a happy and joyful life. Mom only hopes you can be healthy and happy; she asks for nothing more.
After reading the letter, Lu Mochuan cried uncontrollably.
He leaned close to Xie Yuqiong's ear and kept calling, "Mom, Mom, Mom, wake up, it's me, Mo'er."
...
Lu Jiwen also had a sleepless night. He was restless and unwilling. He threw off the covers and sat up, intending to get some wine to drink.
When he passed by Xie Yuqiong's room, he saw that the door was not closed and a faint light was coming out from inside.
For some reason, he suddenly became furious and wanted to go over and yell at her to vent his anger.
But before I even got close, I heard my son's suppressed sobs.
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