I stood in the familiar doorway and took a deep breath. The bits and pieces of the past came to my mind one by one, and my feelings were extremely complicated. Finally, I made up my mind and rang the doorbell.
After a while, the door opened, and her ex-husband Li Ming appeared at the door. His expression was a little surprised when he saw me, but then he regained his composure.
"Why are you here?" He asked, his tone a little stiff.
I tried to keep my composure: "I'm here to get some Xiaoqing's things, I hope you don't mind." "
Li Ming nodded, and turned sideways to get out of the way: "Come in." "
I walked into my former home, and the familiar smell came to my nose, and I couldn't help but feel a little trance. I looked around and everything seemed to have changed a lot, but it seemed to have changed a lot.
At this moment, a familiar voice came: "Mom!"
I turned around and saw Xiaoqing running out of the room and throwing herself into my arms. She hugged me tightly and had a big smile on her face.
"Mom, you're finally coming to see me!" Xiaoqing said happily.
I was touched by her enthusiasm and gently stroked her hair, tears welling up in the corners of my eyes. How I miss this lovely little angel!
"I'm sorry, Mom is too busy to visit you often. I said, apologetically.
Xiaoqing shook her head: "It's okay, Mom, I know you must be working hard." "
Hearing her thoughtful words, my heart was sour. I took her into my arms and imprinted a kiss on her forehead.
After packing up my emotions, I began to pack Xiaoqing's things. Li Ming stood a little awkwardly awkwardly, and the atmosphere between us was a little.
I opened the closet, and there were still some of Xiaoqing's clothes hanging inside. I took them off one by one and folded them carefully. Li Ming watched my movements without any expression on his face.
This little dress is Xiaoqing's favorite, and she wears it every time she goes out. I pointed to a pink dress.
Li Ming nodded and did not make a sound.
After packing up my clothes, I went to pick up Xiaoqing's toys and books. I bent down to look for it on the bookshelf when I accidentally knocked off a picture frame. The frame fell to the ground, and the glass shattered to the ground.
"I'm sorry, I'll clean up. I quickly crouched down and began to pick up the debris.
Li Ming also squatted down to help me clean up the mess. Our hands touched inadvertently, and my heart trembled.
"This frame is a photo we took when we got married. Li Ming said, his tone a little nostalgic.
I nodded, mixed feelings. Gone are those good times.
After packing up, I took Xiaoqing's things and prepared to leave. Along the way, I had mixed feelings.
I can't help but recall the bits and pieces of my love affair with Li Ming. How much we loved each other back then! He was my pride, my everything. But as time goes on, the differences between us grow, and eventually the love is broken.
I still remember how much he doted on me and treated me like the treasure of the whole world. And I love him with all my heart. It's a pity that this relationship didn't make it to the end after all.
Perhaps, this is fate. I sighed and resolved to let go of the past and work hard for my daughter's future.
At the same time, Li Ming also fell into deep thought. Looking at the back of Zhang Yuting leaving, his heart was mixed.
He still remembers how lively and cheerful Zhang Yuting was back then, and she was the sunny girl in his heart. But later, there were more and more contradictions between them, which eventually led to the breakdown of the relationship.
"If I had been more considerate of you, wouldn't I have come this far?" Li Ming muttered to himself.
Looking at his daughter Xiaoqing's innocent appearance, Li Ming's heart was sour. How he hoped that Xiaoqing could have a complete family! Unfortunately, he and Zhang Yuting had come to an end.
"I'm sorry, Qingqing, it was Dad who made you lose your whole home. Li Ming muttered to himself, and a tear slipped from the corner of his eye.
Perhaps, this is fate. Li Ming sighed, determined to work hard for his daughter's future.
Xiaoqing watched her mother leave, her heart full of doubts and incomprehension.
Xiaoqing remembered the scene where her parents often quarreled, and she always hid in the room and covered her ears with a quilt for fear of hearing their quarrels. At that time, how she wished that her parents could be reconciled!
"Qingqing, come over and accompany Dad. Li Ming beckoned to her.
Xiaoqing obediently walked to her father's side, and Li Ming held her in his arms. The little girl buried herself in her father's chest, smelled the familiar, and her heart finally let go of something.
"Dad, when will we be able to be together as a family of three like before?" Xiaoqing asked, her tone full of anticipation.
Li Ming's eyes were gloomy, and he was silent for a long time before he said, "Qingqing, Mom and Dad have separated, and there will only be you and us in the future." "
Hearing this, two lines of tears welled up in Xiaoqing's eyes. She hugged her dad tightly and choked quietly.
Xiaoqing's crying gradually became louder, and she seemed to finally realize that her parents had really separated, and she could no longer have a complete family.
I heard Xiaoqing's cry, and my heart was like a knife. I know that I caused all of this and that I should take full responsibility for my daughter.
I hurriedly walked into the house and saw Xiaoqing hugging Li Ming tightly and crying bitterly. My heart ached, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
"I'm sorry, Qingqing, it's all my mother's fault. I said helplessly, choked up.
Li Ming raised his head and looked at me with a complicated look in his eyes. How much we used to love each other, but now, there is only one poor child left between us.
I stepped forward, squatted down, and hugged Xiaoqing into my arms. Her body trembled slightly from crying, and I gently patted her back with my hand in an attempt to soothe her.
"Qingqing, mom knows it's wrong, and she won't let you be hurt like this again in the future. I whispered, in a firm tone.
Xiaoqing raised her head and looked at me with teary eyes: "Mom, why do you and Dad want to separate? "
Li Ming and I looked at each other, and various scenes of our acquaintance and love came to mind.
It was a spring day ten years ago, and we met at a graduation party. At that time, he was handsome and chic in a suit and leather shoes; And I, wearing a light long dress, is like a blooming rose. Our eyes met unexpectedly in the sea of people, and each was attracted by the brilliance of the other.
And just like that, we started a sweet relationship. Li Ming is an extremely romantic person, he always surprises and sweetens me. I remember one time he had the waiter put a diamond ring in advance at the restaurant where we were dating. When I found out, he was already on one knee and affectionately proposed to me.
Our wedding was like a dream. Friends and family were present to bless us, and we became a legitimate couple under the witness of our vows. Soon after, Xiaoqing's birth added joy and warmth to our small home.
At first, our differences were not obvious, just minor disagreements. Gradually, however, these differences became irreconcilable.
Li Ming hopes that I can concentrate on my husband and children at home, while I hope to continue my career. We were arguing over it, and neither of us could understand each other's thoughts.
In addition to this disagreement, there are also huge differences in our lifestyles, values, etc. Li Ming wants me to live a traditional life, while I prefer a modern way.
We often quarrel over these little things, and the quarrels get more and more intense, and eventually they turn into a cold war. There was a time when we didn't even say a word for months.
Xiaoqing is like a helpless bystander, watching the relationship between her parents break down little by little. She often hid in her room and cried, and my heart was very heavy because of it.
Just when we were at an impasse, the idea of divorce began to emerge in our minds.
"Perhaps, we really can't continue to lead the way. "One day, Li Ming suddenly said to me.
I was silent, but I actually had this thought in my heart. We are already cornered, and continuing to entangle will only make Xiaoqing more hurt.
And just like that, after months of deliberation, we finally made the decision to divorce. Although painful, it seems to be the best way out.
The divorce procedures were completed quickly, and I moved out of the marriage room with Xiaoqing and started a new life. But Xiaoqing has never been able to accept this fact, and she often cries and asks why we are separated.
It wasn't until today, when I stood in this familiar room again, watching Xiaoqing cry, that I truly realized that everything we once had was shattered forever.
I lowered my head, tears welling up in my eyes. Li Ming also had red eyes, obviously having cried.
We looked at each other like this, and needless to say, we knew each other's feelings. The bits and pieces of the past have become so clear and precious at this moment.
Perhaps, we never really got to know each other. We always rest on our laurels, thinking that our ideas are the right ones, and never put ourselves in the other person's shoes.
Just as we are lost in thought, Xiaoqing's cry pulls us back to reality. I looked at this child we all had in her eyes, and her eyes were so helpless, so longing for a whole family.
I made up my mind, stepped forward, and hugged Li Ming tightly. His body stiffened, and he didn't seem to react.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I choked up and said, "We still have a chance to start over, will you give us a fresh start?"
Li Ming was silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously, tears sliding from the corners of his eyes.
At this moment, Xiaoqing also threw herself into our arms, and the three of us hugged each other tightly, as close as before.
Perhaps, we are destined to go through this difficult period before we can truly appreciate each other's preciousness. If God can give us a chance to start over, we will definitely grasp it and cherish everything in front of us.
From now on, we must use a more considerate and tolerant way to re-manage this relationship, for ourselves and for Xiaoqing. I believe that as long as we are determined enough, we will be able to regain the good old days.
In this way, the three of us hugged each other, tears streaming freely down our cheeks. At this moment, all the pain and regret turned into tears, and we vowed to start over and cherish everything in front of us.
"Qingqing, Mom and Dad will not be separated again in the future, we will be together forever. I whispered to Xiaoqing, in a firm tone.
Xiaoqing nodded vigorously, and finally a long-lost smile appeared on her face. Seeing her like this warms my heart.
I turned my head and looked at Li Ming, who was also looking at me with a resolute look in his eyes.
"Zhang Yuting, let's start again, okay?" He said, in a solemn tone.
I nodded, and kissed him on the lips. This kiss, as pure and beautiful as the vows of the year, represents our new expectations for the future.
In this way, under the witness of Xiaoqing, we made a new vow. From now on, no matter what happens, we will be considerate and tolerant of each other, and treat each other with a broader mind.
After leaving Li Ming's house, we started a new life. At first, everything seemed so unfamiliar, and it seemed like all three of us needed a process of re-adaptation.
I tried hard to understand Li Ming's thoughts, and Li Ming was learning to respect my professional pursuits. We started communicating regularly to get things out of our hearts and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Once, when I came home late because of work, Li Ming did not get angry, but thoughtfully boiled a bowl of hot soup for me. When I took the soup bowl, I found a small note floating inside that read, "Hard work, love you." Seeing these words, my heart warmed, and tears flowed out involuntarily.
And Xiaoqing seems to be able to feel the change between us. She is no longer the little girl who always cries, but has become sunny and cheerful, happy and carefree like an ordinary child.
Once, she took a piece of paper and said to us, "Mom and Dad, I drew you a family photo, you see, it looks like it?"
I took the picture and saw a little girl with a bright smile on it, holding an adult's hand on the left and right. Li Ming and I glanced at each other and smiled. yes, that's what we are now.
Since then, I've placed the painting in the most prominent position in my living room, reminding myself to cherish what is in front of me.
The days went by like this, and the three of us got along more and more harmoniously.
Li Ming began to take the initiative to share the housework, and every day after cooking, he would clean the kitchen. In my spare time, I spend more time with Xiaoqing, teaching her homework and chatting with her.
On weekends, the three of us would go on outings together. Xiaoqing likes to run on the grass the most, while Li Ming and I hold hands and admire her innocent appearance from the sidelines.
Sometimes, I lean on Li Ming's shoulder, thinking back to the journey we have come from acquaintance, to breakup, and back together. We have experienced too much and paid too many costs in exchange for the happiness we have now.
If God really gives us the opportunity to start over, I will definitely grasp it and cherish everything in front of me. I will treat Li Ming in a more tolerant and considerate way, respecting his ideas, rather than resting on my laurels.
And Li Ming has also learned to be more considerate of my professional pursuits in our relationship. Once, when I came home late because of overtime, he didn't get angry, but took the initiative to prepare a supper for me, and also thoughtfully put a tank of hot water for me so that I could take a bath comfortably.
Looking at his thoughtful behavior, I was once again impressed by him. From acquaintance and love to breakup, and from breakup to being together again, we have paid too much price along the way in exchange for the happiness we are now.
I swear that no matter what happens, I will cherish everything in front of me, get along with Li Ming in a tolerant and considerate way, and work hard to manage this hard-won relationship until the rest of my life.
In this way, with the joint efforts of the three of us, a brand new family was gradually rebuilt.
This family has no misunderstanding and quarrels in the past, but is replaced by mutual understanding and mutual tolerance. We learn to treat each other with a broader mind, respect each other's ideas, and try to understand each other's positions.
With these changes, our lives are happier and happier. Xiaoqing finally has a complete family, and her smile is brighter than ever.
And Li Ming and I also found our original intention of falling in love with each other in the re-operation of this relationship. We began to value each other's small blessings and express our love for each other with subtle thoughtfulness.
Just like once, Li Ming bought me a bouquet of roses, and attached a small note with it, saying "Love you forever". Seeing this, tears welled up in my eyes again, and my heart was filled with endless happiness and emotion.
From now on, we will get along with each other in a tolerant and considerate way, and manage this hard-won relationship well. Because this is the new beginning that our family of three has regained.