Hateful stepmom
Narrator: Anin
I lost my mother when I was a child, and I was dependent on my father. When I was ten years old, my father married a woman named Leng Mei, who became my stepmother. Leng Mei is a beautiful but cold woman, and everything has changed since she came to our house.
"Ah Ning, look at you, you are so old and you are not sensible! go and clean the kitchen!" "My stepmother always scolded me like this, as if I were her servant.
The father was a weak man, and he did not dare to contradict his stepmother, but just endured it silently. I, too, can only do the tedious chores obediently. But in my heart, my resentment towards my stepmother grew by the day.
One day, while cleaning my stepmother's room, I stumbled upon an old diary. I opened it curiously, only to discover a shocking secret.
"On the XX day of the XX month of the XXXX year, today I finally married into the Li family. The old man had no idea that I had only married him for revenge. Back then, his father framed my father for business interests, and my family was ruined. Now, I'm going to let his son, A-Ning, atone for his father!"
I closed my journal in astonishment, filled with fear. It turned out that my stepmother was so me because she hated my father, and I was just a pawn in her revenge plan.
Since then, I have carefully observed my stepmother's every move. I found that she often went out alone in the dead of night and didn't know where to go. Moreover, her room is always filled with strange herbs and utensils, as if some mysterious ritual is being performed.
One night, I plucked up the courage to follow my stepmother. I saw her come to a wasteland outside the village and start fiddling with the herbs and utensils. I crept closer, only to hear her mutter, "Old man, your son will pay for your crimes!
I trembled with fear, but I didn't dare to speak. Just then, my stepmother suddenly turned around and found me. Her eyes instantly turned cold, as if she were about to put me to death.
"A-Ning, you dare to follow me! If you know my secret, then I can't keep you!" she said, raising the utensils in her hand and rushing towards me.
I ran away in terror, but my stepmother was in hot pursuit. Her speed was unusually fast, as if she was driven by some mysterious force. I knew I was going to be doomed this time.
However, at a critical moment, a bright light suddenly fell from the sky and fixed the stepmother in place. I took the opportunity to escape, and when I looked back, I saw a mysterious figure appear in front of my stepmother.
"Leng Mei, your hatred has blinded you. Let go of your hatred, or you will fall into the abyss. The mysterious man's voice was full of majesty.
The stepmother seemed to be stunned, and she stood still, the utensils in her hands falling to the ground. I took the opportunity to run home and tell my father about it.
The father was shocked when he heard this, and he decided to talk to his stepmother. However, when we arrived at my stepmother's room, we found that she was gone.
We haven't seen our stepmother since. Some say she left the village, others say she may no longer be alive. But in any case, her disappearance has restored peace to our lives.
However, I still feel palpitations when I think back to that horrible night and my stepmother's hatred. I never understood why she would take revenge in such an extreme way. Perhaps, hatred can really make people lose their minds.
I thought that was the end of the matter, but unexpectedly, one day a few years later, I actually met my stepmother again.
That day, I was on my way to the town to catch a market when I was suddenly stopped by a woman in ragged clothes. I looked at it and it turned out to be my stepmother Leng Mei, who had been missing for many years. Her face was covered with vicissitudes and exhaustion, and she had long lost her former beauty and coldness.
"Aning, do you remember me?" she asked in a trembling voice.
I nodded, a mixed emotion welling up in my heart. I didn't know how to deal with this woman who had caused me so much fear and pain.
"I ...... I know I used to be very bad to you, but I really regret it now. I lost everything, and I lost my hatred. I just want to find a place to start over. The stepmother's eyes moistened and her voice choked.
Looking at her depressed appearance, the resentment in my heart gradually dissipated. Perhaps, she has really let go of her hatred and wants to start over.
"Where do you live now?" I couldn't help but ask.
"I ...... I live in a dilapidated temple in town. I don't have any relatives anymore, so I have to live on the streets. The stepmother lowered her head and said in a trembling voice.
I took a deep breath, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in my heart. Although she used to be so me, now seeing her so down, I actually have some sympathy for her.
"You...... Will you come home with me?" I hesitated, but said it anyway.
The stepmother looked up, a glint of surprise and gratitude flashing in her eyes. She nodded and silently followed behind me.
On the way home, neither of us spoke. I didn't know how to say it, and I didn't know what to say. And the stepmother also seems to be immersed in her own world, walking silently.
When I got home, I prepared a room for my stepmom and helped her pack her bags. She looked at my busy figure and suddenly said, "Aning, thank you." I was so bad to you before, and you are willing to take me in. ”
I froze for a moment and turned to look at her. I found that there was no longer the coldness and hatred in her eyes, only endless exhaustion and gratitude.
"The past is gone, let's start over. I said lightly, then turned and left the room.
Since then, my stepmom and I have started a new life. She became more industrious and kind and also very caring and caring for me. Although there was still some estrangement and awkwardness between us, our relationship gradually became harmonious over time.
One night, I suddenly heard crying from my stepmother's room. I hesitated, but knocked on her door.
"What's wrong with you, stepmother?" I asked with concern.
My stepmom opened the door and looked at me with teary eyes. She pulled me into the room, choked up, and said, "A-Ning, I know I used to be very bad to you, but I really appreciate you now. You gave me a chance to start over and made me feel at home. I...... I really don't know how to repay you. ”
I gently patted her on the shoulder and comforted, "Don't cry, we're all family." Let the past pass, and we must cherish the present life. ”
My stepmom nodded and hugged me tightly. At that moment, I felt the gratitude and warmth in her heart. I know that we have truly become a family.
Since then, we have lived happily ever after. Although my stepmother used to cause me pain and fear, I also learned tolerance and understanding from it. I believe that in the days to come, we will cherish each other more and spend every wonderful time together.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, I suddenly received a phone call saying that my stepmother had been in a car accident on the way home and had unfortunately passed away. Hearing the news, I was like five thunderbolts, and I instantly collapsed to the ground.
When I rushed to the hospital, I saw only the cold body of my stepmother. She lay there as if she had just fallen asleep. I caressed her cold face, tears welling up in my eyes.
Although my stepmother has left me, she has left me with endless thoughts and gratitude. She taught me what tolerance and understanding are, and she also taught me to cherish the people around me. Whenever I think of her, there is always an inexplicable emotion in my heart. I know that's a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for her.
In the days after dealing with the aftermath, I felt like I had lost my soul. At the funeral, many relatives and friends came, and they comforted me, but I didn't seem to listen to anything. I just stood silently on the sidelines, staring at the portrait of my stepmother, my heart full of remorse and reluctance.
"Aning, don't be too upset. Your stepmother's spirit in heaven doesn't want you to be like that. My father came over and patted me on the shoulder and said.
I glanced up at my father, and his eyes were filled with tears. I know, he's in pain too, but he's been trying to sustain the family.
"Dad, I know. I'll be fine. I barely managed to squeeze out a smile and said.
After the funeral, I went back home. Looking at the empty room, I couldn't help but think of the moments when my stepmother was alive. Although she used to be harsh on me, in the last days of her life, we have reconciled and even established a special family relationship.
I was silently packing up my stepmother's belongings in my room, and suddenly, I found a beautiful wooden box. I opened the wooden box, and inside was a letter and some photographs.
I picked up the letter and saw my name written on it. Trembling, I opened the envelope and began to read.
"Aning, when you read this letter, I may no longer be alive. I know that I have caused you a lot of pain and fear, but I also hope that you can understand my situation and mood at that time. It is true that I married your father for revenge, but in my time with you, I gradually discovered that hatred does not solve the problem, but only makes people fall into deeper pain. So, I let go of my hatred and hope that you will forgive me for my past mistakes. ”
"These photos are memories of our family. I hope you will cherish them and the time we used to spend together. Aning, you are a kind and strong child, and I believe that you will be able to come out of this shadow and welcome a new life. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you must persevere, because life is always full of hope. ”
Looking at the letter and the photo in my hand, I burst into tears. I realized that in the last moments of her life, my stepmother had completely let go of her hatred and became a truly kind and loving person.
I picked up my phone and dialed my father's number.
"Dad, where are you now?" I asked.
"I was also at the funeral site to help clean up. What's the matter, Anin?" replied the father.
"Dad, come back quickly. I have something to discuss with you. I said.
After a while, my father returned home. I showed him my stepmother's letter and photo. After reading it, he also burst into tears.
"We didn't really understand her. "She's changed, but we haven't been able to notice it." ”
"Dad, we have to keep her words in mind and live well. I said firmly, "She wants us to be able to embrace a new life and not be bound by hatred." ”
From that day on, my father and I began to work hard to step out of the shadows and welcome a new life. Instead of dwelling on the pain of the past, we face the present and the future positively.
Time flies, and years have passed in the blink of an eye. My father and I have come out of that sad time and started a new life. We often recall the moments of our stepmother's life, but we no longer feel pain and resentment, only gratitude and nostalgia.
One night, I received a strange phone call out of the blue. When I answered, a familiar voice came: "A-Ning, I'm Aunt Zhang, your stepmother's good friend." I have something for you. ”
I was shocked, could it be something left for me by my stepmother? I hurried to the agreed place, only to see Aunt Zhang waiting for me with a small package in her hand.
"Aning, this is something that your stepmother entrusted to me when she was alive. She said if one day she's gone, let me give this to you. Aunt Zhang said and handed me the package.
I took the package with trembling hands, and opened it to see that it contained an ancient amulet and a letter. The letter reads: "A-Ning, when you read this letter, I may have passed away, this amulet is my inheritance from my family, it represents protection and blessing, I hope it can accompany you through the years to come, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must face it bravely, life is always full of hope." ”
Looking at the amulet in my hand and the tears that came out of my eyes again, I finally understood my stepmother's intentions, and she hoped that I would be able to face my future life bravely and not be defeated by any difficulties.
Since then, I have been wearing that amulet, and no matter what difficulties I encountered, I would remember my stepmother's words and face them bravely. I know that this is the most precious gift my stepmother has left me, and it is also her deep blessing to me.
Time flies, time flies. Now that I'm an adult, I've started a new life. But no matter when and wherever, I will remember my stepmother's teachings and blessings and face every challenge in life with courage.
Whenever I stand in front of the window and look at the distant sky, I always think of the woman who once brought me so much pain and fear, but in the end became an important person in my life - my stepmother Leng Mei, may you rest in heaven in peace, your teachings and blessings will always be with me on my journey.
Now I have stepped out of the shadow of my past and become a strong and brave person. I know that all this is inseparable from my stepmother's teachings and blessings. Although there were conflicts and resentments between us, in the end we all chose tolerance and understanding. This experience also made me understand a truth: no matter what difficulties and challenges you encounter, as long as you face them bravely and move forward positively, you will definitely be able to step out of the shadows and welcome a better future.