Wang Fang squatted down and carefully put a powder and blue baby jumpsuit into the shopping cart, her face full of loving smiles. Li Jing pushed the shopping cart next to her, holding a handbook of "Daily Guidance for Pregnant Women", flipping through it from time to time, her brows furrowed as if a student was about to take an exam.
"Mom, the book says that you should eat more vegetables and fruits in the third trimester to provide enough vitamins for the baby's development. Li Jing said to Wang Fang with the manual.
"Don't worry, Mom doesn't take it all to heart. I'll stew you a pork rib soup when you get home, add some red dates and wolfberries to nourish your blood and qi. Wang Fang comforted her daughter while selecting special nutritional products for pregnant women.
The mall was full of people, and the conversation between their mother and daughter attracted the attention of several women passing by. "Look at you, you're tired, and your face is not good. How about we go get a cup of hot chocolate and refuel later?" Wang Fang stroked Li Jing's cheek with a commanding tone.
"Mom, grandma said that you can't drink too much chocolate when you're pregnant, it will affect the ...... of the fetus" Before Li Jing's words fell, Li Yue's voice came from not far away, "Mom, I found that blue and white rabbit doll!
Wang Fang nodded at her granddaughter, "Good granddaughter understands my heart, then our task today is complete, go home and prepare a sumptuous dinner to celebrate!" As she spoke, she led the mother and daughter home with full maternal love and expectation.
When she returned home, Wang Fang immediately changed into an apron, while Li Jing rested on the sofa. Li Yue sat on the carpet, busy with her newly bought toys.
"Mom, your cooking is always so delicious, and the little baby in my belly must like it too. Li Jing praised Wang Fang while eating.
"Oh, it's all commonplace, you're so busy in the company, as a mother, all you can do is hope that you and your baby can eat better. Wang Fang responded while busy with the dishes and chopsticks.
After dinner, Li Yue helped clean up the table, while Wang Fang insisted on massaging her daughter's legs to help relieve edema during pregnancy. Li Jing lay on the sofa, enjoying the warmth of this moment. There is a quiet and happy atmosphere in the home, and the family is immersed in the joy of welcoming a new life.
"Mom, it's really good to have you here, you've worked hard during this time, and I will repay you doubly. Li Jing looked at her mother gratefully.
"Don't say that, I'm already glad I can do something for you, and we're about to have a little more member in our family, what a happy event. Wang Fang chuckled, but the corners of her eyes shone with water.
It was late at night, and Li Yue had already fallen asleep in the room. Li Jing and Wang Fang sat on the balcony, looking at the starry sky, the two of them held hands, talked homely, and looked forward to a happy life in the future. Everything was so beautiful, as if all the worries were far away from this little home. But they never expected that a sudden storm was about to sweep in.
After a warm evening, life returns to its normal rhythm. Li Jing's physical condition is getting better and better, and the baby is also growing. Wang Fang was still busy, taking care of every little detail of the family, but her smile began to decrease, and there was a little more worry in her eyes. The more frequent back and forth in the hospital made Li Jing feel a little unusual.
"Mom, are you hiding something from me? What have you been to the hospital so many times, what have you been to do?" Li Jing couldn't help but ask her own questions after a dinner.
Wang Fang avoided answering, saying that she wanted to clean up the dishes and chopsticks on the table. Li Jing didn't let her go and insisted on asking. Li Yue also sensed that something was wrong, stopped what she was doing, and looked at her grandmother with concern.
"Mom, if there's any problem, tell me, is there anything wrong with it, or is there anything you need help with?" Li Jing's voice was worried, and Wang Fang finally raised her head and looked at her daughter seriously.
"Jingjing, Mom can't believe it, I haven't found the right time to tell you. Mom, I, I'm pregnant too. Wang Fang's voice was weak, but unusually firm.
Li Jing was stunned, and her whole person was like being struck by lightning, unable to respond. For Li Jing, who has just become a mother, this news is not only shocking, but also a bitter reality. When Li Yue heard the news, his little face was full of incomprehension, and he didn't know how to react.
"Mom, how is this possible? You've ...... Is this true?" Li Jing tried to calm down, but her voice trembled.
"Really, the doctor said it was an accident. I know it's sudden for you, and I need time to accept it myself. Wang Fang had tears in her eyes and looked extremely helpless.
Li Jing looked at her mother, she knew the bitterness and helplessness of the elderly mother. But for Li Jing, this situation means that in the future, her children will be about the same age as her brother and sister.
For the next few days, silence and embarrassment pervaded the originally harmonious home. The obvious changes in Wang Fang's stomach remind the family every day of this fact that cannot be ignored. The husband was also at a loss for what was happening, and the whole family was in a strange impasse.
Li Jing tries to calm herself down and tries to find a way to communicate with her mother. She didn't want this to affect her relationship with her mother, and she didn't want to see the family fall apart. However, while she was trying to adjust her emotions, a bigger storm crept in.
The atmosphere at home has become extremely tense, and everyone is carefully dealing with this tricky situation. Li Jing's confusion and frustration gradually turned to anger, while Wang Fang was full of guilt and self-blame. The father has always remained silent, but the disappointment and helplessness behind the silence are like invisible pressures, which make the whole family feel suffocated.
"Have you ever considered my feelings? Is this all fair to me?" Li Jing finally broke out, her voice breaking through the long-suppressed calm.
Wang Fang sat in the corner of the dining table, the spoon in her hand fiddling weakly with the food in the bowl, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Jingjing, Mom really doesn't know what to do, it's all so sudden, Mom also needs time......"
"Time, Mom, why didn't you say it earlier? Do you think it's a good thing that you can still get pregnant when you're old, is there anything to show off?" Li Yue lost control of his emotions for a while, stood up and asked loudly.
"Yueyue, you're going too far!" Li Jing turned back to reprimand her daughter, but when she turned her head to her mother, her voice also carried a hint of reproach. "Mom, you should have told us sooner, not now, it's too late!"
Wang Fang raised her eyes to look at her daughter, her lips trembled, but she couldn't make a sound, she deeply felt that her momentary negligence had brought such a big impact to this family. And Li Jing couldn't help crying, and the catharsis of her feelings filled the whole room with sadness.
At this time, the father finally spoke, but his voice was also weak, "We all need to calm down, this is difficult for each of us to accept. But no matter what, we are all a family and need to face it together. "
"What kind of future are you facing? Have you all considered me?" Li Jing felt more and more disappointed, as if her place in this home was becoming more and more blurred.
At this moment, Li Yue suddenly stood up, and his voice roared: "Shameless!" This sentence was an unintentional voice, but it was like a hammer hitting everyone's heart, the air seemed to freeze, and the tension at home reached its peak.
After a long silence, Wang Fang wiped away her tears, slowly got up, and walked to her room. With tears in her eyes, Li Jing looked at her father, but saw his equally dazed eyes. Li Yue pursed her lips, tears of uneasiness and regret flashed in the corners of her eyes. This home seems to be on the verge of collapse.
In the aftermath of that turmoil, sharp conversations in the home became less and less frequent, replaced by deep and powerful silence. Li Jing began to take the initiative to talk to Wang Fang, looking for a way to solve the problem on the ruins of the conflict. After several long conversations late at night, the mother and daughter gradually understood that everyone has their own right to privacy, and although family affection is deep, it also needs appropriate boundaries.
"Mom, I think we should have a good talk about what we're going to do next. Li Jing whispered to Wang Fang one night.
Wang Fang nodded, took out two cups, and poured some warm water. Her eyes were full of seriousness, "Jingjing, I know I made a mistake, but please believe me, I have been thinking about the future of our family. "
"I understand, Mom. I've thought about it a lot too, and we've all got carried away. We should respect each other and face this situation together. Li Jing said calmly.
"Well, we need to work together, and we need to involve Dad and Yueyue. This home belongs to all of us. Wang Fang said quietly, a smile in her eyes.
Subsequently, the atmosphere at home gradually eased. Under the guidance of her parents, Li Yue also learned how to express her feelings instead of blindly resisting. Everyone in the family began to try to learn to listen and try to understand each other's situation.
However, the biggest change comes from the interaction between Wang Fang and Li Jing. They are no longer simply a mother-daughter relationship, but a new partnership. Two women, one is about to usher in a new stage of life, and the other is facing a turning point in life, but they can move forward hand in hand.
Li Jing announced at a family gathering: "I want to prepare a special party for my mother. After all, no matter how difficult the road is, we will go through it together as a family. "
Wang Fang smiled and hugged her daughter, "Jingjing, mother is really proud to have a sensible daughter like you." "
Home is no longer a place of conflict and confrontation, but a haven of understanding, support and love. All members are constantly working hard and groping to make this small family shine with harmony and dignity again. After accepting the reality, they discover that the true strength of the family comes from the unshakable love and faith in each person's heart.