Chapter 261: Push Her to the Edge
Wang Lianhua, though foolish, knew it was time to admit her mistakes quickly. Otherwise, she feared she would lose the right to even speak in Shen Meng’s presence. Shen Meng was clear about who she liked and disliked. If she truly came to despise Wang Lianhua, she probably wouldn’t even bother with Daqing and Erqing anymore.
"I was wrong, Shen Meng, I really was. I didn’t want to hit the kids; I just, just lost control. I swear I won’t hit them again. With Xifeng around, I will definitely treat the kids well, really well. They are my children; I love them too and it truly breaks my heart. Please, please forgive me!"
"Are your tears genuine remorse, or are you crying because you are afraid that if I ignore you, you won’t be able to work at the Head Flower Factory? Scared of being without work, isn’t that why you’re crying? You say you suffer, but aren’t Daqing, Erqing, and Yaoyao suffering too? Every time Lu Yonggang beats you, don’t they bravely try to protect you? And when you’re in pain, isn’t their sorrow also because they care about you? Daqing and Erqing are already so sensible, how could you lay a hand on them? You should not be asking me for forgiveness, but your children. Now, I can’t let you work at the Head Flower Factory. If you make money, wouldn’t you just give it to Lu Yonggang to spend on alcohol and meat, and then when he’s full and drunk, he’d come home to beat you and the kids? Just go. You’re no longer welcome in our house. Leave quickly, or you’ll miss your chance."
Wang Lianhua wanted to say something, but Shen Meng had already walked away. Covering her face, Wang Lianhua sobbed bitterly, filled with regret. She had truly lost control. Shen Meng’s words made her suddenly realize how terrifying she might seem. Every time she looked at Lu Yonggang, she found him so terrifying; now, did her own children see her as a frightful person?
Erqing was still asleep; Yaoyao climbed onto the bed after finishing a little cupcake and lay beside him. Lu Mingkai pouted, wanting to join them, but turned to see his mother coming over. He reached out to be held, and Shen Meng sighed, exhaling the turmoiled air from her chest and held Ming Kai tightly. Looking at her adorable son, who could be naughty at times, she and Lu Zhenping had also raised their hands against him.
Even Lu Zhenping had once used a belt on him but didn’t dare to hit hard. Seeing him crying forcefully, which tugged at the hearts of the entire family, how could they continue to hit him?
Erqing was cleaned up and lying on the bed, looking thin and pitiable. What kind of heartless parents must he have to be treated like this!
Her daughter-in-law watched the two children try to hold back tears. If not for the love she had for the three children, she would have insisted on splitting up the family long ago. Why else would she put up with such a degrading life?