He always felt that a marriage without love was just two people living together, a life without any hope. If there was no one he loved waiting for him to come home, the home was just a cold, empty house.
But the events of that time were never clear-cut, and even if he had a second chance, he couldn't just watch a living person disappear right before his eyes.
If it weren't for Lü Jie's relentless pursuit, the two of them would never have been destined to be together. If he hadn't been desperate, he would never have accepted this absurd marriage.
Perhaps this is his retribution; he shouldn't have compromised in the first place.
Although Tian Fang said when he passed away that he hoped to have a woman accompany him to live a peaceful life, he has never had the idea of remarrying over the years.
He thought that after this experience, he would never get married again in his life.
“I know it’s not easy for her as a woman. The gossip in the countryside is always unpleasant. Sometimes, words can really drown a person. But we didn’t have any real relationship after we got married. Our marriage was just in name only. It was only a matter of time before we got divorced. This has nothing to do with Shitou.”
It had only been two or three years since Tian Fang passed away, but he still couldn't get over it. Even after marrying Lü Jie, the two never consummated their marriage.
Many people said she couldn't have children, and Xiao Xueyi knew all of this, but he couldn't enjoy his second marriage with a clear conscience.
However, every time he returned home, Lü Jie and Shi Tou were always on good terms. Considering that the child did need a mother's care, he accepted the marriage.
But now, even the only thing supporting him is a facade created by Lü Jie, so there's no need for their ill-fated relationship to continue.
An unhappy marriage will only ruin both people.
"This is your personal matter. As long as you can think through the consequences, other organizations won't interfere too much."
Xie Zhiyan understood that Xiao Xueyi also had his own difficulties. No one would want to leave their child alone outside. Tian Fang had passed away early, and he had to raise both the child and the family on his own. Perhaps this was the best choice he could make at this stage.
Xiao Xueyi clenched his fist tightly, feeling uneasy.
“I’ve been away for so long, and before I could even come back, Shitou had this accident. It’s almost the anniversary of Afang’s death, and I don’t have the face to go see her. I don’t know how to explain this to her.”
As a man, he failed to keep the promise he made to his deceased wife.
Seeing his dejected state, even though Shu Ying had many grievances against him, she couldn't help but feel a little more sympathy.
"The most important thing right now is the child. Fortunately, the stone was found safely this time. But if it had been found any later, we should just take this as a lesson."
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