On that day, I held my six-month-old belly and received a divorce agreement from my husband Xiao Ming. My eyes widened in disbelief at the man in front of me, who had promised to take care of me for the rest of my life, but now cruelly abandoned me and my unborn child. With trembling hands, I took the paper-thin agreement, tears rolling in my eyes.
"Xiao Ming, what do you mean by that?" I asked him with tears in my choked voice.
He lowered his head, avoided my gaze, and said in an indifferent tone: "We are not suitable to be together, and divorce is good for everyone." ”
I angrily slapped the table: "Not suitable? Why didn't you say it when you pursued me in the first place? Now that I am pregnant with your child, and you will forsake us? ”
Xiao Ming frowned and retorted: "After the divorce, I will give you enough living expenses to let the children live a good life." There is no affection between us anymore, so why bother to be together? ”
I glared at him and gritted my teeth and said, "I don't want your money, I just want children." From now on, I will never remarry you! ”
After the divorce, I moved to a small apartment alone and had a hard time. In order to give birth to my child, I quit my job and relied on the living expenses given by Xiao Ming. Although life is difficult, I have only one thought in my heart: I must raise my child to become an adult and make him a productive person.
As the days passed, my belly grew bigger and my mood became more and more irritable. One day, I went shopping at the supermarket and stumbled upon Xiao Ming walking intimately with a young woman. I was stunned, my heart aching and I couldn't breathe. It turned out that he had already had a new love outside.
I held back my tears, rushed over with a big belly, pointed at Xiao Ming and asked, "This is what you said is not suitable for being together?" Are you abandoning me and the child for her sake? ”
Xiao Ming panicked and hurriedly explained: "It's not what you think, she's just a friend of mine." ”
I sneered, "Friend? Would a friend hold hands so intimately? ”
The woman glared at me, took Xiao Ming's hand and said, "You are the ex-wife who has no interest, right?" Tell you, Xiao Ming and I really love each other, don't pester him anymore. ”
I was shaking with rage, tears welling up in my eyes. I pointed at Xiao Ming and said loudly, "I curse you, you will never be happy!" ”
After saying that, I turned to leave, and the woman's mocking voice came from behind me: "Neurotic." ”
Since then, I have been determined to raise my child by myself and no longer have any hope for Xiao Ming. I tried to adjust my mindset and put my energy into my child, looking forward to his birth.
Finally, the child was born smoothly, and it was a lovely boy. I named him Xiaoqiang, which means that he can thrive in difficult situations. Looking at Xiaoqiang's smiling face, my heart is full of hope.
Five years have passed, and Xiaoqiang has gradually grown up and become a smart and lovely child. And I, too, are working hard to give Xiaoqiang a better living environment.
One day, I met a familiar figure in the company - Xiao Ming. He looked much haggard, and when he saw me, he was stunned.
"Are you okay?" He asked me cautiously.
I sneered: "Thanks to you, Xiaoqiang and I are doing well." ”
He lowered his head, was silent for a while, and said, "I know it's wrong, I was sorry for you back then." I want to make it up now, can I? ”
I glared at him and said in a resolute tone, "No, we're doing well." I said back then that I would not remarry you, and I will not change my mind now. ”
Xiao Ming sighed helplessly and left.
Looking at his departing back, I had mixed feelings in my heart. But I know that I am no longer the helpless woman I was back then, and I have the ability to protect myself and my son. And this past has also become an unbearable memory in our lives.
Time flies, Xiaoqiang has grown into a healthy and lively primary school student. Every day I see him carrying his schoolbag and going to school with great anticipation, my heart is full of joy. Over the years, I have worked hard in the hope of giving Xiaoqiang a stable living environment and allowing him to grow up carefree.
One weekend, I took Xiaoqiang to the park for a walk and enjoyed a rare parent-child time. Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of us, it was Xiao Ming's mother, her face full of guilt and pleading.
"Daughter-in-law, I heard that you are doing well, and I am really happy." Her voice trembled a little.
I nodded politely and didn't speak. Although I have been divorced for many years, the care of Xiao Ming's family still makes me feel a little warm.
She looked at Xiao Qiang, tears flashing in her eyes: "This is Xiao Qiang, right?" They have grown so big, they are really sensible children. ”
Xiaoqiang hid behind me a little shyly.
She hesitated for a moment and continued: "Actually, I came to you today to ask you to forgive Xiao Ming. His life was not happy all these years, the woman left him, and his career failed. He really regrets his decision now, and hopes to have a chance to make amends to you. ”
I smiled slightly, but a mixed emotion welled up in my heart. I gently stroked Xiaoqiang's head and said calmly, "Auntie, let the past pass." Xiaoqiang and I are doing well now, and we don't want to let the shadow of the past affect our lives. ”
Xiao Ming's mother sighed and nodded: "I understand your decision, I just hope you can live happily." ”
After sending off Xiao Ming's mother, I took Xiao Qiang and continued to walk in the park. I can't help but reflect on myself, have I really let go of the past over the years? Perhaps, time has healed my wounds and taught me to be tolerant and strong.
A few days later, I unexpectedly received a call from Xiao Ming himself.
"Hey, it's me." His voice was slightly hoarse.
I was silent for a moment, then said, "What's the matter?" ”
He took a deep breath: "I want to meet Xiaoqiang, is that okay?" ”
I hesitated, but finally agreed. After all, Xiao Ming is Xiao Qiang's biological father, and there is an inseparable family relationship between them.
On the day of the meeting, Xiao Ming brought a gift to Xiao Qiang, but Xiao Qiang seemed a little restrained. Xiao Ming tries to get close to him, but Xiao Qiang always dodges.
"Xiaoqiang, this is a gift that Dad bought for you, do you like it?" Xiao Ming asked cautiously.
Xiaoqiang looked at the gift, then at me, and whispered, "Thank you, uncle." ”
Xiao Ming's body shook and showed a bitter smile. He understands that Xiaoqiang's strangeness to him cannot be changed overnight.
At parting, Xiao Ming said to me, "I know that I have made an irreparable mistake. But I still hope that one day, you will forgive me. ”
I looked at him, and there was no resentment in my heart, only peace: "We will live well, and you must live well." As for forgiveness, time will tell. ”
Xiao Ming nodded and turned to leave.
Time is like a song, and life will always bring us unexpected twists and turns and insights. Now, I just want to cherish the people and things in front of me and accompany Xiaoqiang to thrive. As for the past, let it become a memory, no longer entangled. And my life with Xiaoqiang will continue to write our own chapter.
As time passed, Xiaoqiang grew up healthily under my care, and his smile was like sunshine, illuminating every corner of my heart. Our mother and son depend on each other, and although we are not wealthy, the warm family atmosphere makes me feel extremely satisfied.
One weekend, the sun was shining, and I decided to take Xiaoqiang to the countryside to let him feel the beauty of nature. We came to a wide meadow with green grass and flowers. Xiaoqiang ran around excitedly, chasing butterflies, laughter echoing in the air.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in our sight, it was Xiao Ming's mother. She walked towards us with a basket of fruit in her hand and a smile.
"Daughter-in-law, I heard that you will be here today, so I specially brought some fruit." Her voice was full of love.
I took the fruit gratefully and responded with a smile: "Thank you, Auntie, you care so much about us." ”
When Xiao Qiang saw Xiao Ming's mother, he called out a little stiffly: "Grandma." ”
A hint of relief flashed in Xiao Ming's mother's eyes, and she gently stroked Xiao Qiang's hair: "Xiao Qiang, you are really getting more and more sensible." Grandma is so proud of you. ”
We sat on the grass and chatted while tasting fruit. Xiao Ming's mother told us that Xiao Ming has been working very hard lately and seems to be trying to make up for his past mistakes. She hopes that we can give Xiao Ming a chance to do his father's duty as Xiao Qiang grows up.
I looked at Xiaoqiang and couldn't help but hesitate in my heart. Over the years, I've been trying to protect him from the shadows of the past. However, Xiao Ming is Xiao Qiang's biological father after all, and he has the right to know his background and establish contact with his father.
I decided to give Xiao Ming a chance. That night, I dialed Xiao Ming's phone.
"Hey, it's me." His voice was a little nervous.
I said calmly, "Tomorrow is the weekend, and I want to take Xiaoqiang to the amusement park." If you have time, you can come along. ”
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, and then Xiao Ming's voice came: "Okay, I'll go." ”
The next day, we arrived at the amusement park as promised. When Xiao Ming saw Xiao Qiang, a trace of guilt and joy flashed in his eyes. He tries to get closer to Xiaoqiang, but Xiaoqiang still keeps his distance from him.
We had a great time on our day at the amusement park. Xiao Ming has always been by Xiao Qiang's side, trying his best to make up for his past regrets. Although Xiaoqiang is still a stranger to him, the family relationship between them is slowly building.
When parting, Xiao Ming hugged Xiao Qiang tightly, tears rolling in his eyes. He choked up and said, "Xiaoqiang, Dad will try his best to be a good father." ”
Xiao Qiang looked at him, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he didn't speak.
Time is like a song, and life will always bring us unexpected twists and turns and insights. Now, I just want to cherish the people and things in front of me and accompany Xiaoqiang to thrive. As for the past, let it become a memory, no longer entangled. And my life with Xiaoqiang will continue to write our own chapter.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Xiaoqiang has reached the age of middle school. He was smart and studious, excelled in his grades, and became the best in his school. And I have also made a lot of achievements in my work and have been reused by the company. Our lives are gradually stabilizing and our sense of happiness is increasing day by day.
However, in this peaceful life, Xiao Ming once again broke into our lives. He has become more mature and stable, and in order to be able to integrate into Xiaoqiang's world, he strives to learn how to be a good father. He would often come to visit us and take Xiaoqiang to various activities, and the relationship between the two gradually became harmonious.
One day, Xiao Ming came to me and said sincerely: "I know that what I have done in the past has hurt you and Xiaoqiang a lot, and I sincerely hope that you can give me a chance to make up for my past mistakes." ”
I looked at him with mixed feelings. Over the years, I've been trying to let go of the past, but whenever I see Xiaoqiang and Xiao Ming together, I always think of the painful experience we once had.
"Xiao Ming, I know you're already working hard, but the damage of the past is not so easy to erase. I don't want Xiaoqiang to get hurt again, so I need time to think about it. I replied frankly.
Xiao Ming nodded, his eyes flashing with determination: "I understand your concerns, and I will prove my sincerity with my actions." As long as I can make you live a happy life, I am willing to do everything I can. ”
Time passed day by day, and Xiao Ming proved his change with practical actions. He not only cared about us in life, but also helped me a lot in my work. I gradually realized that his change was not impulsive, but genuine.
One weekend, Xiao Ming offered to take us to the beach for a vacation. He said that he wanted us to feel the warmth of the family and let Xiaoqiang grow up in happiness. I hesitated, but finally agreed.
We had a great time during our days by the sea. The sun, the sand, the waves, everything makes for relaxation and pleasure. Xiao Ming and Xiao Qiang played together, and their laughter made me feel extremely gratified.
One night, Xiao Ming found me, he looked at the starry sky, and said seriously: "Over the years, I have been reflecting on my past. I understand that I can't change the past, but I can work on making the future better. I hope we can start over and give Xiaoqiang a complete home. ”
I looked at him and felt a warm current in my heart. Over the years, I have struggled to be independent, but the loneliness inside me is known only to me. Perhaps, I should really give Xiao Ming a chance, and give each other a chance.
I nodded, tears rolling in my eyes: "Xiao Ming, I'm willing to give you a chance." But you have to remember that we all need time to get used to this new beginning. ”
Xiao Ming held my hand tightly, his eyes flashing with hope: "I will, I will cherish this opportunity to make our lives better." ”
Time is like a song, and life will always bring us unexpected twists and turns and insights. Now, I just want to cherish the people and things in front of me and accompany Xiaoqiang to thrive. As for the past, let it become a memory, no longer entangled. And my life with Xiaoqiang will continue to write our own chapter.