Chapter 1160 - 1202: Everyone Has Moments of Weakness

Chapter 1160: Chapter 1202: Everyone Has Moments of Weakness

This proves that he is either too calm or already knew everything beforehand!

Between the two, she was more inclined towards the latter.

Because she clearly remembered that she initially didn’t want to get close to Ling Shenglan and was very repulsed by her approach. It was Huo Junmo who kept saying in her ears that they were family, that she was her only aunt, and since she was leaving soon, she should get along well with her.

At that time, she found her reaction very strange.

If he hadn’t known about her relationship with Ling Shenglan beforehand, why would he be so enthusiastic, speaking well of Ling Shenglan in front of her? And he had such a respectful attitude towards Ling Shenglan, as if she were a close elder.

Huo Junmo didn’t hide anything, directly nodding his head and admitting, "Yes, I knew all along!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yueyue furrowed her eyebrows and asked discontentedly, "Since you knew all along, why didn’t you tell me?"

Huo Junmo explained, "I didn’t tell you because I was afraid you would be hurt knowing the truth! I believed that if some truths would hurt you when spoken, then there was no necessity to speak them!"

After hearing Huo Junmo’s words, Ling Yueyue wasn’t angry, just let out a cold laugh and mocked herself, "But, do you think being played like a fool by you people makes me happy? All of you knew this matter, except me, the one directly involved! I kept wondering if they were secretly laughing at me every day, calling me stupid, calling me foolish, laughing at me for treating them as my real parents when I’m not their biological daughter! For over five years, all the money I earned from part-time jobs went to them, without saving a penny for myself! I thought that was filial piety, but what was the result? I was being played like a fool! Maybe when they received the living expenses I gave them, they laughed sneakily while cursing me as a fool!"

Looking at her in this state, Huo Junmo felt a pang of heartbreak, instinctively reaching out to hold her head in his arms once more, speaking softly, "This matter is not your fault, you are a victim too! No matter what, it’s their fault; your filial piety isn’t wrong. Back then, your selfless and wholehearted devotion was what deeply attracted me! Since they don’t know how to cherish you and don’t see your goodness, then stop seeing them in the future. I will always be by your side to protect you and love you!"

Ling Yueyue shook her head lightly, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said in a dull voice, "I’m not sad, not sad at all. In fact, I’m glad, relieved! From now on, I don’t need to feel sad for having such parents, and I don’t owe them any responsibility anymore. I can finally cut ties with them completely, I don’t need to support them. I’m liberated, so I’m happy, really happy! Do you know how happy I am to break free from them? And big sister, second sister, third sister, fourth brother, I can also completely rid myself of them. I’m even happier that you can boldly and unapologetically keep them from coming to the city to study!"

Although Ling Yueyue said this, someone as smart as Huo Junmo couldn’t miss the sense of loss and sadness in her words, and an overwhelming feeling of being abandoned by all her relatives.

Yet, the more she spoke like this, the stronger she appeared, the more heartbroken Huo Junmo felt for her.

A good woman, a kind woman like her, deserves to be cherished, so why does she have to suffer so much pain!

Huo Junmo promised earnestly, "Rest assured, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side, protect you, love you, and never abandon you! Today was my mistake, letting her come in and hurt you, I arrived too late, I’m sorry!"

After hearing Huo Junmo’s words, Ling Yueyue once again pulled away from his embrace, pushing him slightly away, and looked up at him with a serious expression, asking, "If she hadn’t come, were you planning never to tell me about this?"

Huo Junmo nodded, unabashedly admitting, "Yes, if she didn’t tell you, I planned to keep it from you forever!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yueyue’s eyes finally showed anger, "Why? Do you guys think it’s fun to keep me in the dark and treat me like a fool?"

Huo Junmo lowered his head, couldn’t help but gently hold Ling Yueyue’s pale little face, speaking softly, "What should I tell you? To make you sad? As I said before, if the truth would hurt someone, then better to not know! Do you think you’re happier or more saddened after knowing the truth? Although your nominal parents treated you poorly, even harshly, haven’t you become accustomed to it? Wouldn’t it be better to not know a truth hidden for twenty-one years, causing sadness, and instead have a pair of parents whose purpose is merely money? I don’t have anything else, just a lot of money, and if giving them money could make them treat you better and make you happy, I’m willing! Even if that goodness is fake, built on money, I’m willing too! Sometimes keeping someone in the dark isn’t deception; it’s hoping for her happiness and joy!"

Hearing Huo Junmo’s words, Ling Yueyue’s eyes suddenly reddened, and tears, which didn’t fall when she first learned the truth, began to fall frantically like beads off a string.

Huo Junmo hurriedly bent down, gently kissed away the tears rolling down her cheeks, and said caringly, "I know it hurts you knowing this, if you want to cry, just cry! No matter what, I will always be by your side!"

Ling Yueyue didn’t make a sound, nor did she throw herself into Huo Junmo’s arms to cry, instead, she lowered her head, biting her lip, allowing tears to silently fall.

The more she showed strength, stubbornness, refusing to expose her vulnerable side, the more heartbroken Huo Junmo felt!

Huo Junmo pressed her head against his chest, his steady hands gently stroking her soft hair, saying tenderly, "If you want to cry, just cry out loud, it will feel better inside. We are husband and wife, you don’t have to always pretend to be strong in front of me! Everyone has moments of vulnerability, you do, and so do I!"

Although Huo Junmo said this, Ling Yueyue didn’t cry out loud as he expected, instead, she forcefully rubbed against his clothes, using her shirt to wipe her tears and nose, saying while she wiped, "I, Ling Yueyue, have never been weak or sentimental! She told me this today, isn’t it just to make me sad? I won’t let her succeed, won’t let her gloat!"