diskusbooks Chapter 378 I Finally Have a Dad
Chapter 378 I Finally Have a Dad
Chapter 378 I Finally Have a Father
"Uncle Chu, I'm so happy! I finally have a father! It turns out Uncle Chu is my father. No one can call me a bastard anymore!"
Murong Chen couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into tears. All the grievances, inferiority and sadness that had accumulated in his heart over the years poured out with his tears.
He hugged Chu Lingfeng tightly, as if he was hugging the whole world. All the scenes of being scolded, despised and looked down upon that had appeared in his dream now disappeared without a trace like bubbles.
Murong Chen cried loudly in Chu Lingfeng's arms, and Chu Lingfeng's eyes were completely red. He patted Murong Chen's back gently and kept comforting him.
The father and son were immersed in the hard-earned joy of recognizing each other and completely forgot everything around them.
Murong Ling'er, who was standing aside, looked at this warm and touching scene with a complex expression on her face, which showed both relief and a hint of sadness.
After a long while, Murong Chen, who was tired of crying, gradually came back to his senses. He raised his head with sobs, holding Murong Ling'er in one hand and Chu Lingfeng in the other, with a bright smile on his face. That smile was like the brightest sunshine in spring, instantly dispelling the original haze in the room.
"Mom, Dad, let's never be separated again, okay?" Murong Chen looked at the two of them expectantly, his eyes sparkling with longing for a better life in the future.
"Mom, Uncle Chu, I feel like I've fallen into a honey pot. I'm so happy I'm almost bubbling! I used to secretly envy other kids for having both a mom and a dad, but now I have the best mom in the world and the most amazing dad! I'm going to tell everyone in the future that my mom and dad are the best in the world!"
As Murong Chen spoke, he held Murong Ling'er and Chu Lingfeng's hands tightly, with a pure and bright smile on his face and a happy light in his eyes.
That smile was like the warm spring sun, illuminating the entire room and making Chu Lingfeng's heart suddenly tighten.
Chu Lingfeng looked at Murong Chen's innocent and lovely appearance, his heart filled with bitterness. Thinking back to the cold eyes and ridicule that Murong Chen might have suffered in the past, he blamed himself.
At the same time, he looked at Murong Ling'er expectantly, with a hint of caution in his eyes, as if he was waiting for the judgment of fate.
Murong Ling'er looked at Murong Chen, and the words of rejection were on the tip of her tongue but she couldn't say them.
When facing Chu Lingfeng, an outsider, she could push him away with a firm attitude, but when facing Murong Chen, she could not bear to destroy his happiness at the moment.
Some things may be easy to decide when the child is unknown, but once they are known to others and then cruelly deprived of the knowledge, it is very likely to leave an indelible scar in the child's heart and even ruin his life.
After a long while, Murong Linger sighed softly. "Well, just accompany him for this short period of time! Give him a complete childhood."
Murong Ling'er finally compromised. She glanced at Chu Lingfeng, whose eyes were filled with nervousness and anticipation, then turned to Murong Chen, whose face was flushed with excitement, and said, "Chen'er, go to bed first! So much has happened today, and you must be tired. We can talk about it tomorrow."
Murong Chen was filled with joy at this moment at recognizing Chu Lingfeng. He wished he could talk to this newly recognized father all night long and share every little secret of his.
But Murong Ling'er had a stern face and a firm attitude, so he could only return to his room reluctantly, looking back every three steps.
Murong Ling'er closed the door and casually set up a soundproofing shield to ensure that people outside could not hear the conversation inside the room. Then she turned to look at Chu Lingfeng.
At this moment, her eyes were more serious and solemn.
"I'm giving you a chance to make a new decision now. It's not too late to regret. After all, there are still many days to come. You have to think it through." Murong Ling'er looked into Chu Lingfeng's eyes, trying to find a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
"No, I will never regret it." Chu Lingfeng shook his head without hesitation, his eyes as firm as a rock, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and his mind was made up. He was determined to recognize the mother and son and make up for the time he had missed in the past.
"If I ask you not to have any other children in your life except Chen'er, will you regret it?"
Murong Linger asked the first question, her tone calm but with unquestionable firmness.
She knew in her heart that this request might be a bit harsh for a young man from a noble family like Chu Lingfeng, but she had to consider Chen'er's future.
Chu Lingfeng was stunned for a moment, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. He thought about the family inheritance and the eyes of others, but in just a moment, these thoughts were thrown behind him.
He looked into Murong Ling'er's eyes, nodded seriously, and said, "I don't regret it. In my heart, Chen'er and you are the most important. Nothing else matters."
"Then I want you to never marry or take concubines again, not even maids. Don't you regret it?" Although Murong Ling'er's voice was still calm, her heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and she felt a little uneasy.
She stared at Chu Lingfeng closely, trying to catch a hint of hesitation or doubt in his expression.
However, there was no trace of emotion on Chu Lingfeng's face, and his eyes were firm and resolute.
Murong Ling'er's heartbeat became more and more violent. She didn't know how Chu Lingfeng would answer this question.
This condition is undoubtedly a huge constraint for a man.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the whole room was filled with a tense atmosphere.
Finally, Chu Lingfeng broke the silence and said without hesitation: "No regrets."
His voice was low and powerful, as if he was making an eternal vow to Murong Ling'er.
A big stone in Murong Ling'er's heart finally fell to the ground, but at the same time, she also felt an indescribable emotion.
"One last question," Murong Ling'er took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady. "If you insist, then you and I can only be husband and wife in name only. Do you regret it?"
This question was like a sharp sword, piercing Chu Lingfeng's heart.
Murong Ling'er knew that once this condition was put forward, it would be like severing the last trace of connection between them.
From now on, there will only be an empty title between them, nothing else.
She clenched her fists tightly, digging her nails deep into her palms to relieve the tension and anxiety in her heart.
Chu Lingfeng was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head and met Murong Ling'er's eyes.
At that moment, Murong Ling'er seemed to see the pain and struggle in his eyes, but more of it was an unshakable determination.
"No regrets." Chu Lingfeng said firmly again.
When Chu Lingfeng heard Murong Ling'er's last question, his heart felt like it was hit by a heavy hammer, and a sour pain spread.
In an instant, he felt like a scoundrel, forcing a woman who had no love for him into such a situation and forcing her to make such a difficult decision.
He looked at Murong Ling'er, his eyes full of guilt and helplessness, but he really couldn't let go. His son was his treasure, and she was the love he had hidden in his heart for many years. He had to hold on to both of them tightly, neither of them could be missing.