Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife - Chapter 645: Reunion
Chapter 645: Chapter 645: Reunion
After Zhuang Jingshu left, Mrs. Qin asked, “Who is that? She’s really pretty, and why is she bringing you chicken soup? Is she a neighbor or colleague here?”
She wasn’t trying to pry indiscriminately; it just seemed odd that the person stayed in the ward for most of the day without hesitation.
And whether it was her illusion or not, her son and daughter-in-law’s attitude towards the person was a bit strange too.
Once she found out, it would be easier to deal with the person if they came again.
With her asking, Qin Juan also turned her gaze over.
She knew a bit more than Mrs. Qin, aware that Zhuang Jingshu was Lin Chuxia’s business partner, that her sister-in-law’s clothing factory was funded by this person.
“Is it possible she needs you for some work? You’ve just had a baby, and she keeps coming to the hospital. Is she trying to play Zhou Bapi?”
Qin Juan had heard that woman was a capitalist abroad.
“Sister-in-law, you can’t worry about anything now. According to the country’s policy, this might be your only child, so you must take good care of yourself. Recover well for lifelong benefits, otherwise, it’ll be a lasting ailment. You can’t be careless.”
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qin became serious too, “Your big sister is right, don’t worry about anything now. If you can’t say something, let Yangyang speak for you. Even if we don’t make money, we must take care of your health.”
Lin Chuxia felt a warmth inside listening to their words.
Only true care would place her health above money.
Thinking about her past life, after crossing the river, she became seriously ill, her health declining for years, frail and weak.
Li Guangyuan and his mom just complained about her meddling, blaming her illness for affecting the family’s business and profits.
Even when she was bedridden, she was forced to handle the company’s paperwork.
When she refused, any losses the company suffered were treated like unforgivable crimes.
Li Guangyuan’s mom would even run to the rival’s house, crying and shouting, cursing her as unfilial.
Though later, she used this incident to cut off Mrs. Li and her two daughters’ income, the coldness and ugliness of human nature made her indifferent to the world.
Fortunately, heaven granted her another chance, allowing her to feel the warmth of humanity.
“Mom, big sister, it’s alright. My master had treated her illness before, she might be grateful, hence she visits me. It’s best just to treat her normally.”
Mrs. Qin and Qin Juan nodded, relieved after hearing this.
Although planning to treat the person normally, the next day, she returned to the hospital with fish soup.
On the third day, at the same time, she came again, this time with pork rib soup.
Mrs. Qin reconsidered the normal approach but found the situation unusual.
Fortunately, they could be discharged today.
However, when Lin Chuxia heard Zhuang Jingshu say she wished to visit her at home after three days, she sighed inwardly.
Though initially feeling it might be coincidence on the first and second day, by the third and fourth day, Lin Chuxia couldn’t help but reconsider.
Moreover, observing Zhuang Jingshu’s lingering, sad, yet remorseful gaze, even Mrs. Qin noticed something off; pretending not to know felt delusional.
Zhuang Jingshu’s reluctance to speak, likely mindful of her health, might carry a sense of guilt about misidentifying her.
Qin Yang went to handle discharge procedures while Mrs. Qin was packing in the room.
Zhuang Jingshu quietly watched Lin Chuxia, seemingly waiting for her response.
After a moment, she grew restless.
“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have made such inappropriate requests. I just…”
“You may go,” Lin Chuxia spoke calmly.
Zhuang Jingshu suddenly lifted her head, thinking she misheard.
Lin Chuxia continued, “Go if you wish; you know the location, nobody will stop you.”
Slowly, tears welled in Zhuang Jingshu’s eyes, her lips trembling, “I…”
Uttering just a word, she bit her lip hard, her eyes reddening but resolutely holding back.
Lin Chuxia sighed, her voice calm, “You don’t have to be like this. You, too, were ignorant of the situation. And the incident didn’t substantially harm me. As you can see, my life is good now; my husband loves me, I have a lovely child, and my in-laws treat me well. You can rest assured and do what you wish…”
Before Lin Chuxia finished, Zhuang Jingshu’s tears were already flowing freely.
Smart as she was, how could she not realize Lin Chuxia already knew the truth?
Yet she still…
A suppressed sob rolled from her throat, struggling to calm herself, she asked the piercing question, “When did you find out?”
Lin Chuxia remained calm, as if discussing someone else’s matter.
“Not long ago, my brother accidentally overheard their conversation, realized Lin Jiayi was posing as your daughter, so he came to tell me…”
Tears streamed like pearls from Zhuang Jingshu; she wanted to ask why Lin Chuxia hadn’t sought her out after knowing, but how could she voice that? How could she have the face to ask?
“I’m sorry… I’m sorry, child, it’s your mother who’s wrong; I failed to recognize you immediately… I’m sorry…”
Zhuang Jingshu cried uncontrollably again.
She couldn’t forgive herself for failing to recognize her daughter immediately, nor for abandoning her for over twenty years, letting her endure hardships.
To please her, Lin Jiayi had blatantly stolen things from Lin Chuxia.
Mother Lin, on behalf of that daughter, twisted truths and used the harshest words to shame Lin Chuxia.
She acted brazenly even in public; she couldn’t imagine Lin Chuxia’s life in the Lin Family over the past twenty years.
She had thought Mother Lin cherished the adopted daughter over her own due to a promise, feeling sorry for the young Lin Chuxia.
This was the real truth.
Mrs. Qin was shocked by the sudden development; she didn’t understand the woman’s words, seeing her tense emotions, worried she might harm the child and Lin Chuxia, she hurriedly shielded them, watching cautiously.
“Did you mistake someone else?”
Whose mother? The daughter-in-law’s mother was that woman who visited their home, right?
And the daughter-in-law was from Daqing Mountain Village; this woman didn’t look like a villager.
The daughter secretly told her, this woman had returned from abroad.
Zhuang Jingshu was speechless, covering her face, tears falling endlessly.
She didn’t want to cry, fearing her emotions might affect Lin Chuxia, but she couldn’t hold back anymore.
Ultimately, she hurriedly ran out.
At the door, she brushed past Qin Yang.
Qin Yang first glanced into the ward, confirming everyone was okay before looking outside, then approached the bed to ask, “What’s wrong with her?”
