17 years ago, my son Xiao Wang married his daughter-in-law Xiao Mei. Xiaomei is a girl from the countryside, short and ordinary-looking. After getting married, I found that Xiaomei was very good to Xiao Wang, and took care of the elderly. But Xiao Wang's biological mother, Aunt Liu, looked down on Xiaomei's background and often spoke ill of Xiaomei in front of me, which embarrassed me.
One day, Aunt Liu said in front of me again: "My daughter-in-law is worthy of praise?."She is just a girl from the countryside, and she is lucky to marry our family, thinking that she can please her mother-in-law with a few good wordsDon't say it's my daughter-in-law, even my daughter-in-law I can't look down on!”
I couldn't bear it anymore and reprimanded her harshly: "Aunt Liu, Xiaomei is our Xiao Wang's wife, and you shouldn't say that she is too bad." She is so good to our family, and you still speak ill of her every day, which is so unusual. It's a blessing for her to marry into our family, but it's also a blessing for you, why can't you see it?”
When Aunt Liu heard me say this, her face became ugly, and she sneered and said, "Okay, you defend your daughter-in-law like this, and you don't want to think that I am the biological mother of your biological son." Since you trust an outsider more, let yourself go happily!With that, she slammed the door and left.
That night, Xiao Wang also came to me for a theory, and he said excitedly: "Mom, you actually publicly defended Xiaomei in front of my biological mother today, have you forgotten who gave birth to me and raised me?"I'm so disappointed!”
Xiao Wang didn't listen at all, he thought that I had betrayed him and Aunt Liu, and rarely came to see me again from that day. As the days went by, Xiao Wang also moved out to live with Xiaomei, and never came back to see me.
Until one day, I spent my 70th birthday in a hospital bed. I've been in the hospital for a month because of high blood pressure and heart disease, and I'm too weak to get out of bed. My son didn't come to see me, and I felt so lonely and lonely.
At this moment, the door of the ward suddenly opened, and I saw a middle-aged woman with a tired face walking in. When I looked at it, it turned out to be Xiaomei, who I hadn't seen for 17 years.
Mother-in-law, are you okay?Xiaomei came to my bed with tears in her eyes.
I was very shocked and stammered, "Xiaomei, why did you come to see me?"You haven't been in touch with me all these years. ”
Xiao Mei pulled a chair and sat down, and said softly: "Mother-in-law, I have always remembered you all these years and wanted to come to see you, but Xiao Wang didn't let me." Now that I heard that you were hospitalized, I rushed over to see you, but fortunately you are fine. I'm going to take care of you in the hospital for a long time from today, okay?”
I listened, and my heart was mixed. Of course, I was touched that my daughter-in-law, who I hadn't seen for many years, suddenly came back to take care of me, but I also had doubts and didn't know what her purpose was.
With Xiaomei's help, I slowly adapted to my hospital life. Every day, Xiaomei would come to the hospital to wipe me, feed me, change dressings, and chat. She is still so filial to me just like she was back then, and I feel like I have returned to the past.
Once, after Xiaomei fed me, when I was cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks, I said: "Xiaomei, you don't think I'm talkative, how have you been doing all these years?"Is Xiao Wang okay?”
When I heard the news of their divorce, I felt a deep ache in my heart. For a moment, the only sound in the ward was the sound of the dishes being cleaned up.
Mother-in-law, I know that it has not been easy for you to live alone these years. I came to you today just to make up for the regrets of the past. Don't think about it, just take care of yourself. Xiaomei said with red eyes.
I nodded, and I had less doubts about Xiaomei. We talked about the past and got closer.
In this way, under Xiaomei's careful care, my physical condition improved. I feel that life has become meaningful because of the arrival of Xiaomei.
But just as I was about to be discharged from the hospital, my condition suddenly deteriorated. One morning, I had a heart attack, my blood pressure plummeted, and my life was in danger. The doctor rescued me overnight, and although I was temporarily out of danger, I needed to stay in the hospital for a long time.
After Xiaomei learned about the situation, she stayed by my side for longer hours every day. She washed, wiped, fed, changed dressings, and took care of me in every detail, as if going back to the days when I gave birth to her and raised her. I looked at her haggard face and bloodshot eyes, and my heart was full of emotion.
Xiaomei, you've worked hard these days. I don't have a few years left to live, so don't work so hard and go home and rest. I said to her.
Xiaomei shook her head with red eyes and said, "Mother-in-law, I am your daughter, how can I let you face this alone?"I will remain here to take care of you until you ** are discharged. ”
I looked at her resolute appearance, and my heart welled up. Years ago, I turned my face against her son, but she still treated me like this, how grateful and self-reproachful.
Just when I was immersed in emotion, the door of the ward was suddenly pushed open, and Xiao Wang strode in. I looked at my long-lost son in amazement, his face full of anger.
Mom, I heard that you were critically ill, so I came to see you, only to find that this woman was actually here!She's taking advantage of you!Xiao Wang said, glaring at Xiao Mei fiercely.
Xiaomei stood silently on the side and did not explain.
Xiao Wang, what do you say?Xiaomei heard that I was hospitalized and took the initiative to take care of me. What is there to blame for this?"I don't feel good.
Mom, you're still talking for her!After I left, she was doing well, and now she is only coming back because you have money, so she pretends to take care of you!You must not fall for her!Xiao Wang said categorically.
Xiao Wang, don't misunderstand Xiaomei. I calmed down and said to Xiao Wang, "Over the years, I have lived alone, and my children have not come to see me, and my heart is very empty and sad. Now that Xiaomei is back, I only feel relieved and moved, and there are no bad thoughts. ”
Didn't she treat our family badly in the past?I still remember that when she first got married, she was very filial to you and me, and took care of the housework. Just because I defended her justly, you cut off contact, how remorseful and sad I feel in my heart. ”
At this point, my eyes filled with tears. When Xiao Wang saw my appearance, his face softened a little, but he still said righteously: "Mom, I don't object to her taking care of you, but you must not believe her rhetoric and hand over your money and assets to her." That's what worries me the most. ”
I shook my head and said, "My son, you are still the same as before, only suspicious of others. In fact, for many years, I have been very sorry and self-blaming for failing to maintain the relationship between you and me. I'm old now, and I just want you two to rebuild our relationship and reunite as a family. Money doesn't matter to me, I don't care anymore. ”
Xiaomei is so filial to me, and I am very grateful to her. Even if she had other purposes, I would admit it. Because I've been so lonely and lonely all these years, you don't care about me anymore. I just hope that you don't misunderstand each other again, get along well, and don't let me continue to regret it. ”
Speaking of this, I looked at Xiao Wang with red eyes and a pleading face. Xiaomei silently shed tears.
Xiao Wang looked at me in pain, his chest heaving and heaving, as if he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.
After a long time, he sighed heavily, walked up to Xiaomei, and whispered, "Xiaomei, I'm sorry, I've been misunderstanding you all these years. I shouldn't have caused you so much pain by not contacting Mom. Let's start over, I will trust you and accept you back. Mom, it's good if you're happy. ”
When I heard this, I was so excited that I couldn't speak. It's great that the child has finally repaired the relationship, and I have no regrets in my life. There is no endless road to change, and there is only great relief and emotion left in my heart.
From that day on, Xiao Wang began to come to the hospital to see me frequently, and Xiaomei and Xiaomei gradually got along. They would come together to take care of me and talk about the past, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. I watched them live in harmony, and I couldn't express the joy in my heart.
Eventually, under their careful care, my condition gradually stabilized and I was able to be discharged from the hospital and go home to continue my recuperation.
Thank you, son. I know that you and Xiaomei will continue to take care of me, and I am very happy. I said gratefully.
In this way, I calmly lived a retired life under the care of my children. Xiao Wang would come to the house at a fixed time, take me to the hospital for physical examination, and sometimes bring his children to make me a happy grandmother. Xiaomei also came over from time to time and helped me with my daily life.
I asked Xiaomei about her life in private, and she said that after the divorce, she lived alone and worked to support herself. I felt sorry for her, but she always smiled and said it didn't matter. I knew she was comforting me, and I was even more grateful for her kindness to me.
In this way, with my children by my side, I spent the best years of my life. Until one day, my body showed signs of failure, and my children took me back to the hospital. Lying in a hospital bed, I knew my time was running out, but I had no regrets.