Li Jing sat in the cozy living room, the needle and thread in her hand shuttling under the light, sewing and mending her son Xiaoyu's school uniform. Outside the window, the shadows of the plane trees swayed, and occasionally a few night birds chirped, and everything seemed peaceful and harmonious. Wang Qiang walked out of the study and said to her with a smile: "Jing, I'll pick up my mother, she wants to tell Xiaoyu a story." ”
After a while, the doorbell rang, and Wang Qiang's mother appeared at the door with a kind smile, still holding a few fairy tale books in her hand. "What about Xiaoyu? Grandma came to tell him a bedtime story. Her voice was gentle and expectant.
Li Jing put down the needle and thread in her hand and responded with a smile: "He's playing in the room, I'll call him." Turning around and walking towards Xiao Yu's room, she was secretly glad to have such a harmonious family.
However, behind all this, there is a storm that is about to erupt. Wang Qiang has been working late late, and his mobile phone has become mysterious, often hiding aside and whispering calls. Li Jing didn't care about it at first, until that night, she stumbled upon a silk scarf in the laundry basket that didn't belong to a woman who didn't belong to the family.
She tried to ask, but Wang Qiang always shy away from talking about it. Li Jing's heart began to heavily, but she was unwilling to break the peace of this family, so she chose to be silent. Until that weekend, Wang Qiang suddenly proposed to break up, Li Jing's world seemed to collapse instantly, she couldn't accept this sudden blow, and she didn't know how to face the coming storm.
That night, the living room was darker than usual, and Li Jing sat on the sofa, holding the strange silk scarf in her hand, and the uneasiness in her heart was like a spreading vine, gradually occupying her entire chest. Wang Qiang stood in front of the window, with his back to her, his voice low and firm: "I met someone else, and we are over." ”
Li Jing's heart clenched suddenly, and her voice trembled: "You mean... You're leaving us? She couldn't believe that this once warm home was so easy to say the end.
Wang Qiang turned around, his eyes revealing a trace of guilt, but more resolutely: "I'm sorry, Jing, I don't want to do this either, but..."
Li Jing hugged herself tightly, tears silently sliding down her cheeks, and her heart ached as if it had been torn. She wanted to question loudly, to make Wang Qiang change her mind, but in the end, she just lowered her head weakly.
That night, the atmosphere in the home froze to freezing point. The next day, when Xiaoyu found that his father's luggage was missing, he asked in confusion: "Mom, where did Dad go?" Li Jing tried to squeeze out a smile, but didn't know how to answer.
Wang Qiang's departure not only took away Li Jing's dependence, but also took away part of the temperature of this family. Li Jing knew that she had to be strong, for herself and for Xiaoyu. But at this moment, her heart was still immersed in deep pain and incomprehension.
With Wang Qiang's departure, Li Jing's life fell into chaos. She is busy with work and taking care of Xiaoyu every day, and although she is exhausted, she always tries her best to maintain a semblance of calm. However, Xiao Yu's mood became more and more depressed, and he began to avoid communication with Li Jing, and even sometimes lost his temper for no reason.
One evening, Li Jing received a call from her mother-in-law, and her mother-in-law's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Jingjing, is Xiaoyu where you are?" I didn't see him come home today. Li Jing's heart tightened, and she hurriedly searched around, and finally found Xiaoyu sitting alone in the park of the community.
Li Jing ran over, squatted down, and asked softly, "Baby, why are you here?" Why don't you tell Mom? Xiaoyu raised his head with tears in his eyes: "I don't want to go home, I want to go to grandma's house." ”
At that moment, Li Jing felt unprecedented powerlessness and heartache. She realizes that Xiao Yu is confused and angry about his father's departure, and this emotion is affecting his perception of home. Li Jing tried to explain: "Baby, Dad is gone, but Mom will always be with you." ”
Xiao Yu shook his head stubbornly: "I don't want it, I want my father." His words were like a sharp knife, stabbing Li Jing's most vulnerable place. She hugged Xiao Yu tightly, tears blurring her vision again. She knows that she can't afford to lose Xiaoyu, but she also needs to face reality - she is no longer a complete family.
That night, Li Jing lay in bed tossing and turning, thinking about how to solve the dilemma in front of her. She decided that no matter what, she had to let Xiaoyu understand that even if the family form changed, maternal love would never change. At the same time, she also silently vowed in her heart to do her best to make Xiaoyu feel the warmth and safety of home.
Li Jing sat at the kitchen table, the coffee in her hand had cooled, and her eyes stared vacantly out of the window. Since Xiaoyu expressed her desire to live with her grandmother, Li Jing's heart was filled with endless self-blame and regret. She began to reflect on whether she had done something wrong and whether she should have sensed the rift in her family earlier, rather than waiting until everything was irreparable.
She remembered that in the past years, she was busy with work and handed over most of Xiaoyu's education and management to her mother-in-law. At that time, she thought she was working hard for the future of her family, but she ignored the importance of being a mother and companionship. Now, when she wants to make amends, she finds that Xiao Yu's heart has slowly moved away from her.
Li Jing took a deep breath, she knew that she couldn't continue to indulge in self-blame. She needs to take action to regain Xiaoyu's trust and dependence. She picked up her mobile phone and dialed her mother-in-law's number: "Mom, I want to spend more time with Xiaoyu, do you think it's okay?" ”
The mother-in-law on the other end of the phone was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "Jingjing, I know you are sad, and Xiaoyu needs you too." I will support you. Hearing these words, a warm current swelled up in Li Jing's heart, and she knew that this was an opportunity to start over.
In the following days, Li Jing began to adjust her working hours and went home to accompany Xiaoyu as early as possible. She tried to participate in Xiaoyu's hobby activities, drawing together, reading books together, and playing games together. Although Xiaoyu was initially resistant, gradually, he began to enjoy his time with his mother.
Li Jing is also learning how to be a better mother, she has started reading parenting books, participating in parenting activities, and even arranging a small trip for the two of them on the weekend. She hopes that through these efforts, Xiaoyu can feel the warmth of home and let him know that no matter what happens, his mother will always be by his side.
Over time, the relationship between Li Jing and Xiaoyu gradually improved. Every day when she came home from work, Li Jing would see Xiaoyu greeting her at the door, which made her feel very gratified. She began to realize that rebuilding trust would not happen overnight, but would require consistent effort and patience.
One night, Li Jing sat on the edge of Xiaoyu's bed and whispered a story to him. Xiao Yu snuggled in her arms, his eyes revealing peace of mind and dependence. Li Jing gently stroked his hair, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that this was a long-lost moment of intimacy between her and Xiaoyu.
"Mom, the kids at school today say I'm brave." Xiao Yu suddenly spoke, with a hint of pride in his voice. Li Jing responded with a smile: "Yes, my baby has always been the bravest child. ”
Such conversations are increasingly present in their daily lives. Li Jing also began to communicate her feelings with Xiaoyu more openly, and no longer hid her emotions. She wants Xiaoyu to know that everyone will have times of sadness and unhappiness, but the important thing is to learn to face and solve it.
In the following days, Li Jing and Xiaoyu participated in parent-child activities organized by the community together, making handicrafts together, and chasing and playing in the park together. Every interaction brings them closer together. Xiaoyu began to take the initiative to share his experience at school, and would also seek help from Li Jing when he encountered difficulties.
Li Jing felt that she was no longer fighting alone, she had Xiaoyu as a small partner. She knows there's still a long way to go, but she believes that as long as they trust and support each other, there's nothing that can't be overcome. The process of rebuilding was difficult, but every small step forward gave her hope.
As time passed, Li Jing and Xiaoyu's lives gradually entered a new track. Every morning, when the first rays of sunlight shine through the curtains in the room, Li Jing can always see a stronger and more confident self in the mirror. She learned how to find a balance between work and family, and how to be a better mother.
Xiaoyu's changes are equally gratifying. He is no longer the always sullen child, but has become cheerful and lively. At school, his grades steadily improved, and his teachers and classmates noticed the change. At home, he has also become more helpful, often helping Li Jing with some housework within his ability.
One weekend afternoon, Li Jing took Xiaoyu to a nearby library. They weave from shelves to shelves, picking out books that interest them. Li Jing looked at Xiao Yu, who was focused on reading, and a warmth surged in her heart. She knows how precious such moments are, and they are a testimony to the growth of mother and son together.
"Mom, I want to be on the school's soccer team." Xiao Yu suddenly raised his head and said, his eyes flashing with anticipation. Li Jing smiled and nodded: "Of course you can, mom supports you." She encouraged Xiaoyu to pursue his interests and dreams, hoping that he would find happiness and a sense of accomplishment in the things he loved.
Every day of life is quietly changing, and both Li Jing and Xiaoyu are trying to adapt and embrace these changes. They know that although there may be bumps and challenges in the road ahead, as long as they support each other, nothing is insurmountable. The dawn of a new life has appeared in front of them, illuminating the way forward.
Spring is coming, everything is recovering, and Li Jing and Xiaoyu's lives have also ushered in a new chapter. One evening, Wang Qiang suddenly appeared at the door of his house with hesitation and apology on his face. His arrival shattered a period of calm, but it also brought an opportunity for reconciliation.
"Quietly, I... I want to meet Xiaoyu. Wang Qiang's voice trembled a little, obviously he had mustered up the courage to come. Li Jing took a deep breath, she knew that this was also an important moment for Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu came out of the room and looked a little surprised when he saw his father, but he didn't run away. Li Jing encouraged him: "Baby, Dad has come to see you, do you want to say something to him?" Xiao Yu nodded and walked towards Wang Qiang, and the two looked at each other speechlessly.
After an awkward silence, Wang Qiang spoke: "Xiaoyu, I'm sorry, Dad did a lot of wrong things before. His voice was choked, clearly genuinely remorseful. Xiaoyu looked at his mother, and then said to Wang Qiang: "I forgive you, but I hope to see you more in the future." ”
At that moment, Li Jing felt a sense of relief. She knows that while the pain of the past cannot be erased, forgiveness and understanding can lead to new beginnings. Since then, Wang Qiang began to visit Xiaoyu regularly, and their relationship gradually eased.
Li Jing and Xiaoyu's lives continue to move forward. Li Jing has been promoted at work, and at the same time, she has paid more attention to the quality of family life. Xiao Yu's performance in school is getting better and better, and his football talent is beginning to show. They have learned to cherish every day they spend together, whether it is laughter or tears, which is a precious memory of their growth together.
Although their family shape has changed, the love and bond between them is stronger than ever. They understand that there will always be ups and downs in life, but as long as there is love in their hearts, they have the strength to face everything.