I had been living at my maternal family's home for over a month. When my sister-in-law was in confinement, Zhang Mo came to visit her and inadvertently revealed that I had been staying at the maternal family.
Upon hearing this, my sister-in-law looked at me with a strange expression. She asked, "Nuan Nuan, tell me honestly, what’s going on with you living at the maternal family?"
I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. She continued, "Just tell me the truth. Did you have a fight with Zhang Zhe?"
I nodded.
She pressed further, "What was the fight about?"
I opened my mouth but couldn't find the words. She insisted, "If you don’t tell me the truth, how can I help you?"
Reluctantly, I shared the whole story with her. My sister-in-law listened in shock, her expression shifting as she processed what I had said. After a while, she murmured, "Zhang Zhe actually dared to hit you?"
I lowered my head in shame.
Her body trembled with anger. "You silly girl, you're our family's treasure; how could he dare?"
"Don't be afraid. If you want a divorce, your brother and I, along with Mom and Dad, will support you."
"Sister-in-law, I want to cut ties with him completely."
She nodded firmly. "Alright."
I hugged her tightly. "Thank you, sister-in-law. Thank you, big brother."
My brother smiled warmly and said, "We're all family; there's no need for thanks."
Sister-in-law said, "Nuan Nuan, have you made up your mind?"
I nodded, "Sister-in-law, I've thought it through."
"Are you really willing to give up this marriage?"
I forced a smile, "Sister-in-law, he and I are simply not on the same path."
"I liked him; it was just a dream from my youth.
"Now that I've woken up from the dream, it's time for me to go home."
Sister-in-law tightened her grip on my hand.
"No matter what choice you make, your family will support you.
"Remember, you have a home and parents to rely on."
I was living comfortably at Maternal Family.
Mom cooked delicious meals for me, my brother took me out to play, and Sister-in-law chatted with me.
After returning to Maternal Family, I felt like I had become the precious one of the Jiang Family again.
That feeling was truly wonderful.
About ten days later, when Sister-in-law's health improved a bit, she called for a family meeting.
The topic was how to handle my situation with Zhang Zhe.
I suggested drafting a divorce agreement to sever ties with him.
However, as I spoke, I suddenly felt nauseous.
Sister-in-law glanced at the Health Consultant.
The Health Consultant checked my pulse and then showed a look of surprise: "Congratulations! This is a sign of pregnancy!"
I was stunned.
Mom and my brother were also taken aback.
But Sister-in-law's face lit up with joy: "This is great news!
"Nuan Nuan, you're going to be a mom!"
I murmured, "Am I... going to be a mom?"
My sister-in-law smiled and replied, "Yes, you're going to be a mom."
I touched my still flat belly and whispered, "Baby..."
She chuckled, "Since Nuan Nuan is pregnant, let's put the divorce agreement on hold.
"First, let's see what Nuan Nuan wants.
"If she wants to keep the baby, we'll negotiate with the the Zhang Family for support; if she doesn't want to, then we'll settle things with the the Zhang Family."
I murmured, "Sister-in-law..."
She smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, we're here for you.
"Just focus on taking care of yourself and the baby."
I looked at my sister-in-law, then at my mother and brother, and nodded firmly, "Okay."
During my sister-in-law's confinement period, the the Zhang Family had been trying to see me.
I had turned them down every time.
Until one day, when the sky was overcast and a light rain began to fall in the evening.
I took my family to the the Zhang Family to gather our things and deliver the divorce agreement.
My sister-in-law didn't let my parents come; she sat at the head of the table, representing the the Jiang Family in negotiations with the the Zhang Family.
The the Zhang Family wanted to see me but were stopped by my sister-in-law.
She said calmly, "Our the Jiang Family's daughter is not something you can take for granted; we'll take her back home. From now on, there should be no more ties between us; we will go our separate ways."
As I packed up inside the house and listened to my sister-in-law's resolute words, I felt a surge of relief!
This is what family means!
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