Li Ming sat on the sofa in the living room, his eyes staring at the TV, but his mind drifted to his wife Zhao Yu. She had just returned from a trip to Europe with a fresh glow. Her smile hid an untold story that made Li Ming feel both familiar and unfamiliar.
Ming, look, this is a silk scarf I bought in Italy, the color is beautiful, right?Zhao Yu excitedly took out a silk scarf from his suitcase, as if showing a treasure.
Li Ming smiled and nodded, but there was a little doubt in his heart. Zhao Yu had never been so enthusiastic about these small objects before. He tried to put that thought aside and instead focus on Zhao Yu's travel story.
At dinner, Zhao Yu gushed about her trip to Europe. She talks about the romance of Paris, the antiquity of Rome, and the freedom of Amsterdam. Li Ming just listened quietly, occasionally inserting a sentence or two.
Did you know?In Paris, I met a Chinese student who gave me a lot of tips on what to do. Zhao Yu said, his eyes flashing with excitement.
Is it?Sounds like you're having a great time. Li Ming smiled slightly, but a trace of uneasiness swelled up in his heart inexplicably.
A few months later, Zhao Yu became pregnant. The news filled the little family with joy and anticipation. Li Ming tried his best to arrange his work more reasonably so that he could spend more time with Zhao Yu.
However, with the birth of the child, Li Ming found that the child's face had obvious foreigner features, which made the doubts in his heart grow like weeds. He began to think back to the details of Zhao Yu's return from his trip, and those subtle changes now seemed to have a new explanation.
One night, Li Ming sat by the child's cradle, and the contradictions and pain in his heart reached its peak.
Rain, we need to talk. Li Ming's voice trembled a little.
Zhao Yu raised his head, his eyes full of doubts: "What's the matter, Ming?"You look serious. ”
Li Ming took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm: "Kid......His appearance ......”
Zhao Yu's face changed suddenly, and she looked a little nervous: "You mean, he doesn't look like you?"”
Yes, rain, I ......I don't know what to say, but I feel like we need an explanation. Li Ming's words were full of pain and uncertainty.
Zhao Yu stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Li Ming: "Ming, do you suspect anything?"”
Li Ming followed, his voice filled with helplessness: "Rain, I just want to know the truth." ”
Zhao Yu turned around, with tears in his eyes: "Ming, how can you think like this?"I ......”
The conversation between the two came to an abrupt end, and the air was filled with heaviness and doubt. This home, which was supposed to be full of laughter, suddenly became gloomy and silent.
Li Ming sat at the desk in the study, clutching the heartbreaking paternity test report in his hands. His eyes were empty and confused, and his heart was full of struggle and pain. At this moment, Zhao Yu pushed the door in, with a worried look on his face.
Ming, why are you doing this?Zhao Yu's voice trembled a little.
Li Ming raised his head, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes: "Rain, I need an answer, I need to know the truth." ”
Zhao Yu approached Li Ming, his tone firm and a little helpless: "I have never betrayed our marriage, Ming, how can you not believe me?."”
Li Ming stood up and clenched his hands: "But this report ......."It tells me that the child is not mine, Rain, can you give me a reasonable explanation?”
The conversation between the two was full of tension and incomprehension. Li Ming's pain and distrust are intertwined with Zhao Yu's persistence and helplessness, making the originally warm home full of conflicts and suspicions.
Do you remember the Chinese student you met in Paris?Zhao Yu said suddenly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Remember, what's wrong?Li Ming's voice was full of doubt.
That day, we talked for a long time. He told me about his family and childhood, and yes, I was touched by his story. Zhao Yu's voice trembled a little.
You mean ......More questions surged up in Li Ming's heart.
Ming, I didn't do anything wrong. I'm just ......Zhao Yu's words were not finished, and tears had already burst out of his eyes.
Li Ming looked at Zhao Yu, and the pain and doubt in his heart deepened. He didn't know whether to trust his wife or the cold report.
In the days that followed, the relationship between the two became increasingly strained. The original harmony and laughter in the home were replaced by silence and resentment. The perceptions of friends and family are also beginning to influence them. In the traditional notion of society, such marriages are already on the verge of collapse.
Li Ming's friend Zhang Qiang persuaded him: "Li Ming, you have to think clearly, this kind of thing has too much impact on you." ”
I know, but I'm still in love with her, and I don't know what to do. Li Ming's voice was low.
Zhao Yu was also under pressure from his family: "Yu, you have to give Li Ming an explanation, this is related to your future." ”
But I really didn't do anything wrong. Zhao Yu's eyes were full of helplessness.
During this time, they were more silent. At home, two people are like two parallel lines, getting farther and farther apart from each other.
Until one day, Li Ming finally decided to sit down and talk to Zhao Yu again. He needs a clear answer, both good and bad.
In a dimly lit study, Li Ming and Zhao Yu sat facing each other again. The darkness of the night outside the window deepened the heavy atmosphere inside the house. Both of them had exhaustion and pain in their eyes.
Rain, we can't go on like this. Li Ming's voice was low, with a hint of weakness.
Zhao Yu nodded lightly, with tears in his eyes: "Ming, I know, I owe you an explanation." ”
Li Ming looked at her nervously, his heart full of anticipation and fear.
On that trip to Europe, I met an orphan, a poor little boy. Zhao Yu's voice trembled, "He was abandoned and no one took care of him." I ......I decided I wanted to help him. ”
Li Ming's eyes widened, and he looked at Zhao Yu in disbelief.
I adopted him through legal channels. I didn't tell you because I was afraid that you wouldn't accept it, that it would affect our family. Zhao Yu's words were full of apologies and pleading.
Li Ming was stunned, his heart was full of mixed emotions: shock, guilt, and relief. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
I ......How could I doubt you like that. Li Ming's voice trembled, and his eyes were full of tears.
Zhao Yu stretched out his hand and gently held Li Ming's hand: "Ming, I know I did something wrong, I should have told you earlier." But be assured that I have always been loyal to our family. ”
Li Ming held Zhao Yu's hand tightly, and the burden in his heart seemed to be released at this moment.
Rain, I was wrong, I shouldn't have doubted you. I'm sorry. Li Ming's voice choked.
Let's raise this child together. He needs a home, he needs love. Zhao Yu's eyes flashed with hope.
Li Ming nodded, his eyes flashing with determination and love: "Yes, we are together." ”
At this moment, the hearts of the two seemed to be connected again, and those misunderstandings and pains were replaced by deep love and trust.
Since then, Li Ming and Zhao Yu have faced social prejudices and challenges together, and raised this little life together. Their family has been strengthened and loving because of this twist and turn.
And the child, that innocent little life, became a testimony of the love of this family. Under the care of Li Ming and Zhao Yu, he grew up healthy and happy, bringing more laughter and warmth to this family.