allonlinenovel Chapter 141 Tears of Regret
Chapter 141 Tears of Regret
The sun shone through the light blue curtains, casting a quiet atmosphere in the ward. After Yan Jin and Xiang Yu left, Xiang Mei was still immersed in the emotion and regret she had just felt. She stared blankly out the window, tears silently falling, staining the white sheets like small flowers.
"Are you still thinking about what happened just now?" Wu asked with concern while peeling an apple. Since Xiang Mei was hospitalized, she came to accompany her every day. Seeing her friend getting thinner and thinner, with clouds of worry between her brows, Wu felt bad.
Sister Xiang shook her head gently, her voice low and hoarse: "I just... feel very sorry for my sister-in-law and my brother."
Friend Wu stopped what he was doing, walked to the bed and sat down, holding Xiang Mei's hand, and asked softly, "What happened? You've been worried lately, maybe you'll feel better if you talk about it."
Xiang Mei's tears welled up again. She choked and told the whole story about the anonymous letter, including how she was blinded by jealousy, how she was used by others, and finally how she did things that hurt Yan Jin.
"I'm so stupid," Xiang Mei covered her face and said painfully, "Not only did I hurt my sister-in-law, I also made things difficult for my brother, and almost broke up our family..."
Mr. Wu listened quietly without saying anything. He just patted Xiang Mei's shoulder gently, giving her silent comfort.
"When I saw the disappointment in my sister-in-law's eyes, my heart felt like it was stabbed by a needle," Xiang Mei sniffed and continued, "I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, but I don't know how to make up for it..."
Wu looked at Xiang Mei, who was filled with remorse, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that Xiang Mei was not a bad person by nature, but was blinded by jealousy. Now, it was not easy for her to sincerely repent.
"Actually..." Friend Wu paused, as if he had made a great decision, "I have an idea..."
"What's your idea?" Sister Xiang looked at her friend Wu with tears in her eyes, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.
Friend Wu took a deep breath and said seriously: "Escape will not solve the problem. Since you know you are wrong, you should face it bravely and make amends."
"But..." Sister Xiang bit her lip and hesitated, "Will my sister-in-law forgive me?"
Wu held her hand tightly and encouraged her: "As long as you are truly repentant, your sister-in-law will definitely feel it. Let's think about how to make her understand your sincerity."
Xiang Mei's eyes gradually lit up, she nodded, and said firmly: "Okay, I want to apologize to my sister-in-law and ask for her forgiveness!"
Friend Wu smiled with relief and suggested, "How about this, you write an apology letter to your sister-in-law first, write down everything you want to say, and I will help you with it."
"Yes!" Xiang Mei agreed without hesitation.
Wu found a pen and paper and handed them to Xiang Mei. Xiang Mei took a deep breath, calmed her excitement, and began to write seriously.
The ward fell silent, with only the rustling sound of the pen tip scratching across the paper. Xiang Mei wrote very slowly, and every word seemed to have exhausted all her strength, and every sentence was filled with her sincerity and regret.
Time passed by minute by minute, and Xiang Mei finally finished writing the apology letter. She put down her pen, leaned against the head of the bed tiredly, and handed the letter to Wu.
Wu took the letter and read it carefully. In the letter, Xiang Mei frankly admitted her mistakes, expressed her deep apology to Yan Jin, and promised to reform herself and never do anything to hurt her again.
"It's very well written." After reading the letter, Wu nodded approvingly. "It's sincere and frank. I believe my sister-in-law will be moved by your sincerity after reading it."
Xiang Mei showed a relieved smile on her face, but it was soon replaced by worry: "But, in addition to writing a letter, I also want to apologize to my sister-in-law in person. I... I'm a little scared..."
Friend Wu understood her feelings and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, I will accompany you, let's practice together, okay?"
Sister Xiang nodded gratefully. Friend Wu helped her sit up straight and began to patiently teach her how to express her apology to Yan Jin, including tone, expression, body language, etc.
"Remember, you must be sincere when you apologize. Look into your sister-in-law's eyes and let her feel your sincerity..." Wu said while demonstrating, "Just like this..."
Xiang Mei carefully observed, imitated, and practiced over and over again. Her humble apology echoed in the ward...
Wu held Xiang Mei's hand and said patiently, "Apologizing doesn't mean you have to be humble, but you have to sincerely let your sister-in-law feel your regret. Look into my eyes, just like you look at your own family."
Sister Xiang raised her head and looked at Wu Pengyou with tears in her eyes. She tried to control her trembling voice and practiced the words of apology over and over again. But every time the words came to her lips, she choked and couldn't say anything. Tears fell like pearls that had broken off the string and couldn't stop.
"I'm sorry...sister-in-law...I was wrong...I was really wrong..."
Wu gently wiped the tears from her face and said softly, "Take your time. Don't be in a hurry. You have to believe that your sister-in-law loves you. She will feel your sincerity."
"But... I did so many things to hurt her in the past..." Sister Xiang burst into tears, "I always went against her and said those ugly words... I am such a bastard!"
Wu hugged her tightly and comforted her softly, "You were just blinded by jealousy and selfishness. Now you have realized your mistake, haven't you? It is a great improvement to know your mistakes. Sister-in-law will forgive you."
Xiang Mei cried even harder in Wu's friend's arms. She finally realized how much pain her willfulness and stupidity had brought to her family. She hurt her brother who loved her the most, and also hurt her sister-in-law who had always tolerated her.
"I...I must get my sister-in-law's forgiveness..." Sister Xiang raised her head and said with a firm look in her eyes, "I want to prove to her that I have changed my ways!"
"Good! This is the Xiang Mei I know!" Wu looked at her encouragingly, "Remember, apologizing is only the first step. What's more important is..."
"What is it?" Xiang Mei asked anxiously, eager to make up for the mistake she had made.
"More importantly," Wu paused, his eyes becoming serious and determined, "prove your change with actions."
Xiang Mei was stunned and murmured, "Action?"
"Just saying sorry is useless," Wu said earnestly, "Sister-in-law has suffered so much injustice, you need to make up for it with practical actions, to let her feel your sincerity."
Xiang Mei nodded, not quite understanding, and recalled the past. Those unreasonable scenes flashed through her mind like a movie. She seemed to realize for the first time how much harm her willfulness had caused Yan Jin.
"I understand what you mean," Xiang Mei took a deep breath, her eyes gradually firmed, "I want my sister-in-law to see my changes, even if it takes a long time, I will stick to it."
Wu patted her shoulder with relief and encouraged her: "I believe you can do it. Sister-in-law is a kind person, she will feel your sincerity."
Xiang Mei nodded, having made up her mind. She would change from now on, no longer being that willful girl, but becoming someone who truly cared about her family and knew how to cherish feelings.
The next day, Xiang Mei got up early and prepared breakfast for her brother and Yan Jin. Although she was not a good cook and the food she made did not look very good, she put her heart and soul into every dish.
After making breakfast, Xiang Mei started cleaning again, tidying up the house inside and out. While she was busy, she recalled every moment she spent with Yan Jin, her heart filled with guilt and self-blame.
In the evening, Xiang Mei carefully prepared an apology letter, and every word on the letter was filled with her regret and apology. She folded the letter neatly and put it in a delicate envelope, then took a deep breath and walked towards Yan Jin's room...