Li Fang sat in front of the dresser, gently stroking a yellowed photo in her hand, which was her wedding photo with Wang Xiaohai, next to the smiling father-in-law Wang Dahai. Her eyes were soft, recalling the bits and pieces of getting along with Wang Dahai, those ordinary and warm scenes of family life.
"Xiaohai, look at this photo, how energetic my father-in-law was at that time." Li Fang's voice carried a hint of nostalgia.
Wang Xiaohai walked over, gently hugged his wife's shoulder, nodded and said, "Yes, Dad was in good health at that time, and he was worried about the big and small things in the family." ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, but they couldn't hide the sadness in their eyes. After Wang Dahai died, there seemed to be something missing in the family, and that vacancy was not easy to fill.
On the day of the funeral, the sky was overcast, as if I was also grieving the loss of the old man. Li Fang stood in front of the tombstone, her heart full of thoughts for her father-in-law. She looked at Wang Dahai's name on the tombstone, and tears flowed involuntarily.
"Mom, don't be too upset." Li Fang softly comforted Li Mei, who was also teary-eyed next to her.
Li Mei held her daughter's hand tightly, choked up and said, "Fangfang, your father-in-law is a good person, and his life is not easy. ”
After the funeral, Li Mei pulled Li Fang aside, her expression a little complicated. She took a deep breath, as if she was mustering up courage, and then slowly spoke: "Fangfang, there is something I haven't told you, and now I think it's time for you to know." ”
Li Fang was a little surprised, she looked at her mother, and an inexplicable premonition surged in her heart. Li Mei's eyes have the brilliance of youth, and they also have the calmness that has been precipitated over the years.
"What's the matter, Mom?" Li Fang asked, her heart full of doubts.
Li Mei was silent for a while, and then said softly: "Actually, your father-in-law and I ...... a long time ago Had a relationship. ”
Li Fang was stunned, she didn't expect to hear such words from her mother's mouth. Her heart was full of shock, and the news was like a bolt from the blue, making it difficult for her to accept it for a while.
"Mom, this ...... How is this possible? Li Fang's voice trembled a little, she didn't know how to face this sudden truth.
Li Mei sighed, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes: "At that time, we were still young, and we didn't understand many things. Later, due to some misunderstandings, we couldn't get together. ”
Li Fang's heart was mixed, and she didn't know how to respond to her mother's words. She felt a deep sense of confusion, and the revelation of this secret had shaken her understanding of her family.
"Fangfang, I know it's hard for you to accept, but I think you should have the right to know all this." Li Mei's voice carried a hint of firmness.
Li Fang nodded, she knew that no matter how shocking this secret was, she needed time to digest and understand. She took a deep breath and decided to keep it in her mind for now, and wait until her mood calmed down before making plans.
"Mom, thank you for telling me this. I'll think about it. Although Li Fang's voice was still a little trembling, there was already more firmness in her eyes.
Li Mei held her daughter's hand tightly, her eyes full of love: "No matter what decision you make, your mother will support you." ”
Li Fang held her mother's hand tightly, her heart full of gratitude. She knows that no matter what the future holds, she has the support and love of her family.
Li Fang stood in front of the window, looking at the light rain outside, and her heart was turbulent. She recalled the words of her mother, Li Mei, and every word hit her heart like a hammer. She turned to look at Wang Xiaohai, who was sitting on the sofa, flipping through an old photo album with a faint smile on his face.
"Xiaohai," Li Fang said softly, breaking the silence in the room, "I have something I want to tell you. ”
Wang Xiaohai raised his head, closed the photo album, and looked at his wife gently: "What's wrong, Fang?" ”
Li Fang took a deep breath, walked to Wang Xiaohai and sat down, her voice trembling a little: "It's about my father-in-law and mother." ”
Wang Xiaohai's brows furrowed slightly, he obviously didn't expect this topic: "What's wrong with them?" ”
Li Fang told Wang Xiaohai about her mother's confession, and she observed her husband's reaction, and her heart was full of apprehension. Wang Xiaohai listened, the expression on his face changed from surprise to contemplation, and finally became calm.
"Fang," Wang Xiaohai held Li Fang's hand and said in a firm tone, "No matter what happened in the past, we can't change it." What matters is how we face the present and the future. ”
Li Fang felt a warm current welling up in her heart, she held her husband's hand tightly, and tears flashed in her eyes: "Thank you, Xiaohai." ”
In the next few days, Li Fang and Li Mei had several long conversations. Li Mei told in detail the story of her and Wang Dahai when they were young, those sweet encounters, those misunderstandings and regrets. Li Fang listened, and had a new understanding of her mother and father-in-law in her heart.
"Fangfang, I know this is hard for you to accept," Li Mei had tears in her eyes, "but I hope you can understand, it's all in the past." ”
Li Fang nodded, although her heart was still complicated, she knew that she needed time to digest all this. She looked at her mother with love and understanding in her heart.
At the same time, the relationship between Li Fang and Wang Xiaohai has become stronger. Together, they face the family's secrets and work together to find a solution to the problem. Wang Xiaohai's support and understanding made Li Fang feel extremely relieved.
One night, the two were sitting in the courtyard, looking at the starry sky, Li Fang leaned on Wang Xiaohai's shoulder and whispered, "Xiaohai, no matter what happens, we have to face it together, okay?" ”
Wang Xiaohai hugged his wife tightly, his eyes were full of affection: "Of course, Fang, we are a family." ”
Li Fang's heart is full of gratitude and warmth, and she knows that no matter what challenges she will face in the future, as long as she has the love and support of her family, she will have the courage to face them.
Li Fang sat on the sofa in the living room, holding a cup of tea that had been cooled tightly in her hand. Her mind was as chaotic and cold as this cup of tea. Her eyes involuntarily fell on the family photo, and the smile of her father-in-law Wang Dahai was still kind, but at this moment it made her feel a little strange.
"Xiaohai, do you remember the small park that my father-in-law used to take us to?" Li Fang asked suddenly, trying to find some clues in the memories.
Wang Xiaohai poked his head out of the kitchen and nodded: "Of course I remember, that is one of Dad's favorite places." ”
"You say, when my father-in-law was alive, did he have any special behavior, or did he mention anything about the past?" There was a hint of inquiry in Li Fang's voice.
Wang Xiaohai frowned, walked over and sat next to Li Fang, and asked with concern, "Fang, why did you suddenly ask this?" ”
Li Fang hesitated, took a deep breath, and decided not to tell Wang Xiaohai about her mother's words first. She shook her head: "It's nothing, it just came to me suddenly." ”
In the evening, Li Fang returned to her and her mother's home alone. Li Mei was busy in the kitchen, and when she heard her daughter's footsteps, she turned around with a gentle smile on her face: "Fangfang, you're here." ”
"Mom," Li Fang walked up to Li Mei's side, with a hint of confusion in her tone, "You and your father-in-law, what happened back then?" ”
Li Mei put down the kitchen knife in her hand, and her eyes became distant: "That was a long time ago." When we were young, your father-in-law and I ...... I did have a relationship. ”
Li Fang's heart sank suddenly, and she felt an indescribable taste. She looked at her mother, her heart full of doubts and puzzles: "Then why are you ......?"
Li Mei sighed and patted Li Fang's hand gently: "Many things can't be explained clearly in one or two sentences. There have been misunderstandings and regrets between us. But in the end, we chose our lives. ”
Li Fang was silent, her heart was full of mixed emotions. She didn't know how to face this truth, and she didn't know how to communicate with Wang Xiaohai.
A few days later, Li Fang finally mustered up the courage and decided to share it all with Wang Xiaohai. She knows that as a couple, they need to face this problem together.
"Xiaohai, I have something I want to tell you." Li Fang's voice trembled a little.
Wang Xiaohai put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at his wife seriously: "Fang, if there is anything, just say it." ”
Li Fang told her mother's words and her own confusion. Wang Xiaohai listened, his brows tightened, but there was no blame in his eyes, only understanding and support.
"Fang, no matter what happened in the past, we can't change it. What matters is how we face the present and the future. Wang Xiaohai held Li Fang's hand and said firmly.
Li Fang felt that a big stone in her heart had finally fallen to the ground. She held Wang Xiaohai's hand tightly, with tears in her eyes: "Thank you, Xiaohai." ”
The husband and wife looked at each other and smiled, and although there were still many unknowns in the future, they knew that as long as they trusted each other, there was nothing that could not be overcome.
As time passed, Li Fang's heart gradually calmed down. She began to try to understand everyone's stories, including her father-in-law Wang Dahai and her mother, Li Mei. She realizes that everyone has their own past, and every family has an untold history. Li Fang decided to stop dwelling on the facts that could not be changed, and chose to face the complex emotions and history in the family with a more open and inclusive mind.
One afternoon, Li Fang and Wang Xiaohai sat in the courtyard, their hands clasped together, and the atmosphere was warm and quiet.
"Xiaohai, I've thought about it," Li Fang's voice was soft and firm, "Whether it's my father-in-law or my mother, they are an important part of our lives. Their past is also a part of their lives. We should be respectful. ”
Wang Xiaohai held his wife's hand tightly and nodded in agreement: "Fang, you're right. We can't choose the past, but we can decide how to face the present and the future. ”
Li Fang smiled, she felt a sense of relief. She knows that the family has been through turmoil, but it has also become stronger and more mature as a result.
"Mom, I'm back!" The laughter of the children could be heard outside the door, and they came home from school with the novelty and joy of the day.
Li Fang and Wang Xiaohai looked at each other and smiled, and got up to greet the children. The home is once again full of warmth and laughter, which is the happiness they protect together.
In the evening, Li Fang sat at her desk and wrote down her feelings. She wrote: "Family is not only a blood connection, but also a harbor of the soul. Here we learn to understand, to be tolerant, to love. Whatever happened in the past, what matters is how we move towards the future together. ”
Li Fang closed the diary, her heart full of gratitude. She is grateful for the love of her family, the giving of life, and her courage and growth.
Outside the window, the moonlight is like water, quiet and peaceful. Li Fang knows that no matter how far the road is in the future, as long as the family is holding hands and connecting hearts, nothing is impossible.