NOVPUBChapter 252: Chapter 252: Thrilling
Chapter 252 -252: Thrilling
Bai Yue plunged into the house, her mood so foul that she couldn’t even disguise her own complexion—in that moment, she felt exhausted. All these years she had never once complained or blamed anyone, seemingly bearing all the hardships of life silently, shouldering them regardless of the storms or the rough paths, marching forward with her head held high and chest puffed out.
But she, too, could feel exhausted and lonely. Wang Yan was the key that unlocked the deep-seated desires within her heart, setting free all her wants and restlessness. It was also Wang Yan who made her realize that she was at her best, deserving many things in this world, feeling cherished in someone’s palm—a memory Bai Yue would never forget in her lifetime.
She had no inclination to hide her feelings anymore. Everyone has moments of despair so intense they feel like crumbling, and right now she didn’t care if her sister would notice.
Unexpectedly, she didn’t see Bai Xiao. Bai Yue spread out the quilt, didn’t even take off her clothes, and just lay down, burrowing under the covers. Tears finally fail to be held back, falling uncontrollably. Her shoulders trembled softly under the quilt as her suppressed sobs died in her throat, silently whimpering over the day’s helplessness.
The shame of being insulted made her want to break away completely. She could endure anything, but should her three sons also have to endure the pointing fingers of the villagers?
She could imagine, after today, how strong and resolute the Wang Family’s attitude would be. Perhaps from then on, the four of them, mother and sons, would have no place to stand. She couldn’t bear those kinds of looks, her sons couldn’t bear that injustice, and there was her sister—the most talented and promising of their family. If she brought shame upon them because of herself, she felt she truly deserved death.
Her brother, her brother was an upright person. For such a decent brother, having a sister who knew no shame would likely become an obstacle—suddenly she felt she truly deserved death.
Bai Xiao lifted the curtain, bringing in a chill from outside. She had already locked the front door because she heard their eldest brother’s snoring thundering from the other room. She entered the room quietly, and even the faintest sound was sensed by Bai Yue.
The sobbing sound disappeared in an instant, as if nothing had happened.
Bai Xiao sat beside Bai Yue and pulled back her quilt. “Big sister, I saw everything today!”
Bottling things up like this could make a person sick. Bai Xiao wouldn’t let Bai Yue continue to suffer in silence. Let it all out, she was Bai Yue’s sister and would not allow her to be bullied by others.
Not even in the name of love.
Bai Yue sat up abruptly, that sentence nearly scaring her soul away.
With tears streaming down her face, she looked at Bai Xiao in surprise.
Seeing the understanding in Bai Xiao’s eyes, she realized her sister truly knew the truth. She felt such shame that she wanted to crawl into a hole. She had never expected her sister to find out about it—she must have secretly followed her.
Then, her sister had seen everything that had happened just now. Bai Yue didn’t know how much Bai Xiao had seen, but whatever part it was, it left her feeling incredibly guilty.
“Xiao, listen to me explain!” Bai Yue was afraid that Bai Xiao would look down on her. At her age, if even her sister looked down on her, what was the point of living? 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓅𝓊𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
Bai Xiao grasped Bai Yue’s arm tightly and hugged her firmly. “Sister, don’t say anything, no need to explain. I know, I understand. You’ve done nothing wrong. The right to pursue happiness shouldn’t be stopped by anyone. Sister, be at ease; I will support any decision you make.”
At this time, perhaps the comfort and encouragement of a family member was the motivation Bai Yue needed to continue living. Bai Xiao wouldn’t take away Bai Yue’s right to pursue happiness, nor did she have any inclination to change Bai Yue’s mind.
No matter who Bai Yue is with, this hurdle must be overcome.
As long as the man is from a respectable family, choosing Bai Yue would inevitably face opposition from his family.
She would support her sister to be strong, but wouldn’t make any decisions for her, only Bai Yue herself could make those decisions. In matters of the heart, only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.
Bai Xiao couldn’t decide Bai Yue’s happiness for her either.
When it comes to love, no one besides those involved has the right to interfere, especially under the guise of protection and care. Everyone must experience their own hardships; shielding them won’t protect them for life.
“Xiao, sister, sister… Am I a frivolous woman? It’s been less than half a year since my divorce, and I can’t keep to myself, I just… I suddenly feel what others say about me isn’t wrong. In such a short time, I just… I really feel ashamed to meet people. Especially you, it was you and Captain An who stood up for me in such a situation, helping me and my three children leap out of the fire pit. But now, in this situation, what will people say about it?
They’ll think your sister doesn’t abide by women’s virtues, they’ll think you’re covering for your sister. I’ve even dragged your reputation down.”
Bai Xiao supported her sister with both hands, her gaze firmly fixed on Bai Yue, “Elder sister, remember you have the right to your own happiness, no one should become a burden in your heart. I can’t, Haiping, Hai’an, and Haishun can’t either. Life is only so long, you must follow your own inner thoughts and feelings, don’t treat yourself unfairly! Don’t aggrieve yourself, it’s not wrong to love someone, nor is it wrong to be cherished by someone. The feelings between a man and a woman are the most beautiful thing. As long as you’re not humbly compromising to love someone, then you can love openly and nobly, no one can stop you.” She didn’t want Bai Yue to carry such a heavy burden; love itself isn’t wrong. When too many additional things are imposed, it becomes a shackle that binds a woman, and that’s even more undeserved.
Bai Yue looked at her sister blankly.
“Xiao, am I not wrong?!”
It was the first time she’d heard such a shocking view. She had heard too much about how a woman should adhere to moral expectations, how a woman should compromise, how a woman should endure for the sake of her children, and how a woman should follow conventions. To hear someone speak to her like this was a first, and it suddenly made her feel the sky was not so dark.
The world wasn’t so cold.
Bai Xiao hugged her, soothing her sister’s back, “Sister, if you live a life worrying about what others say, then you might as well not do anything, not want anything. You live for yourself. Think about it, if you humble yourself because of what others think, only to be taken for a fool, what’s the point? We must live clearly and enjoyably. Whether or not it pleases others, what’s that to us?” She wanted her sister to break free from the shackles of societal views, to live freely and fully, in a way that’s profoundly satisfying.
Let all those views, societal norms, and gossip go.
She wanted a carefree sister, a divorced woman who is still a woman with the right to pursue happiness; Bai Xiao wanted her sister to live not a whit less than anyone else.
Bai Yue nodded, her eyes sparkling. Her sister had opened up a different world to her. Right, why should she live by the approval of others? She wanted to live with confidence and full support, backed by her family and her own two hands to provide. What else could anyone say?
Separated from Wang Yan, she could support herself, support her three sons. What did she have to feel humble or worried about, could any day be harder than those that had passed?
A woman should live freely and enjoyably.
