That day, the ex-husband finished watching the baby and was ready to leave. The child was reluctant and kept crying after him. I stood in the doorway, my eyes red and swollen, tears silently falling, and my heart was desolate.
He turned his head and glanced at me, as if to say something, but eventually shook his head and drove away.
"Mom, Daddy is gone, is he really not coming back?" my son took my hand, tears blurring his clear eyes.
I crouched down and put my arms around him, "Baby, Daddy has his own things to do, and we have to live our lives well."
The child choked and nodded, then silently wiped away his tears. I looked at him with distress, and from this moment on, I knew that there was going to be a great change in our lives.
How did I choose to marry my ex-husband in the first place? Maybe it was out of love, maybe it was because of family pressure, I can't remember.
The relationship with her ex-husband is weak, and there is only family affection left between them. And now, even this concern is about to disappear, where do I go from here?
My son tugged at the corner of my clothes, "Mom, you promised me that you wouldn't abandon me, would you?"
I fell into deep thought, my son is the most important person in my life, how can I let him down? Divorce may be a relief, but in the face of my son's sad eyes, I began to hesitate.
It all started with an important life choice of mine. I've decided that I'm going to leave my ex-husband, maybe for the good of both of us.
"Baby, I won't leave you, we'll always be together. I leaned down and gently patted my son on the back, trying to keep my voice steady and firm.
The son wiped away his tears and smiled slightly, "Mom, I believe in you." ”
I held his hand tightly and comforted him softly, "Don't worry, I will be with you forever." ”
Suddenly, there was a sound of cars coming and going in the yard, and the son listened attentively, and a smile appeared on his face, "Mom, it's my uncle who came to pick us up and take us to the amusement park!"
I looked to the door and saw a middle-aged man walking in with a smile. He is my younger brother and a kind uncle to the children.
We walked out of the house together and got into my brother's car. He asked me about my ex-husband and me, and I didn't hide it and told him about the breakdown of the marriage.
I looked at him gratefully, and suddenly I realized how important it was to still have relatives in this world.
My brother took us to the amusement park, and my heart was happy when I saw my son happy.
Sitting in my son's room, my younger brother looked at me with concern, "Sister, your decision is right, I believe you will live well for your son."
I nodded, didn't speak, just sighed deeply. Things are not as simple as they seem, and I know that there are many difficulties to face in the coming days.
The next morning, my son and I quietly left the house and headed to a small cabin in the suburbs. It's a place that my ex-husband and I once built together, and it's now our retreat.
However, life is not as rosy as it seems. In this cabin, there is no colorful life, no material comforts, only the two of us rely on each other.
At the same time, my son also began to have problems adapting to the new environment. He misses his dad and asks me every day, "Mom, why didn't Dad come to see me?"
I'm going to take my son home and let him see his dad, maybe it would be better. However, the thought of facing my ex-husband again made my heart feel unspeakable emotions.
Our lives seem to be plagued by contradictions, where do I go from here?
My son's eyes lit up with happiness, and I stood up with a smile on my face. Suddenly, my son happily shouted "Mommy" to me, took my hand and ran out the door.
I was a little hesitant in my heart, after all, his uncle was the younger brother of my ex-husband, and we didn't have a good relationship.
In the amusement park, my son is like a cheerful bird, and my ex-husband's brother and I are also by his side.
"Be careful, don't fall. I shouted at my son.
My ex-husband's brother noticed my words, put down the candy in his hand, came over to me and said, "I know you have decided to divorce my brother, but you should not affect the children because of your relationship."
I was a little surprised that he would say that, in my eyes, he was not an empathetic person, like his brother.
He was silent for a while, then said, "My mother-in-law is sick and hospitalized, and she has been looking for you. She said she would only feel at ease if you were there.
I stood there, my hands clenched, my heart filled with resentment. My marriage to my ex-husband was already on thin ice, and with the interference of his younger brother, I was exhausted.
At this time, my son took my hand, "Mom, uncle said that grandma is sick and she wants to see you." His eyes were full of anticipation.
I looked at his slightly blue eyes, and a hint of tenderness swelled up in my heart. In any case, the identity of the grandmother may be irreplaceable in the mother-in-law's heart.
I leaned down and gently stroked my son's head. "Okay, let's go back to Grandma. ”
My ex-husband's younger brother looked at me with some surprise. He whispered, "Thank you, I know it won't be easy for you."
I didn't answer, just took my son and hurried home.
"Uncle, I'm really sorry to disturb you. I smiled at him.
My uncle gave me an affectionate look, "It's okay, it's good that you're happy." If there is anything in the future, remember to look for me.
My son's dad rarely shows up in our days, and even phone calls rarely come. His attention and love for his son are not as good as those of his uncle.
But I lacked the courage to expel my ex-husband from my life for the sake of my children.
As time went on, I began to notice a detail that was slightly unsettling me. Uncle seems to have some feelings for me that go beyond ordinary friends.
I started to feel guilty, I just wanted to give my children a harmonious home, but now I was involved with another man.
Thinking back to my ex-husband, my marriage to him did not bring happiness. But my uncle's care and care warmed my heart.
This situation has been bothering me for a long time, and I don't know how to choose. But I knew that I needed to face this problem and give myself and my children a clear future.