Chapter 223 - Heartfelt Confession

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ding Chen gritted his teeth and said, “Back then, when I found you, you were washing the plates in a hotel eight months into your pregnancy. I remember very clearly that winter came especially early that year. At that time, the water was almost freezing. There wasn’t enough hot water in the kitchen, so you had to wash the dishes with cold water. Even so, the boss complained that you weren’t agile with your big tummy and tried to deduct your pay…”

Ding Rong lowered her eyes and suddenly said, “Don’t say anymore…”

However, Ding Chen ignored her and continued, “When you gave birth to Tiantian, you almost died. If I hadn’t insisted on using the money Dad and Mom left behind to send you to a private hospital, you and Tiantian might have been gone long ago. Later on, because no one was taking care of the two of you, the nurse accidentally made a mistake and mixed up the two children. You ended up raising that ingrate Huo You for 18 years in vain!”

Ding Rong bit her lip and said in a trembling voice, “Ding Chen, stop talking, okay?”

Looking at Ding Rong’s expression, Ding Chen did not continue to list out grievances she had suffered over the years. He only said indignantly, “Think about it. How many sufferings have you been through over the years because of this bastard? Now that he’s back, you’re forgiving him so easily? Don’t you feel aggrieved?”

Xi Cheng stood at the side helplessly, holding onto the table of the sewing machine to prevent himself from collapsing.

He was initially a little angry at Ding Chen, but as Ding Chen continued talking, Xi Cheng’s heart was filled with guilt…

That was right, Ding Rong and Ding Chen had relied on each other for so many years. Back then, Ding Rong was still so young when she was pregnant. At that time, Ding Chen was only a teenager. They had supported each other through so many difficulties, but there had been no news of him at that time. How could Ding Chen not be angry at him?

Ding Rong was a gentle woman. She was like water and could tolerate anything. Xi Cheng easily obtained the right to stay by Ding Rong’s side, and this caused him to be a little smug. He did not even think if Ding Rong felt aggrieved…

Xi Cheng’s lips trembled as he looked at Ding Rong guiltily. He said slowly, “Rongrong, I’m sorry. I didn’t know you had suffered so much. Why didn’t you tell me?”

Ding Rong smiled bitterly, shook her head, and said, “That’s in the past. Just like how you’re unwilling to tell me about what you have been through, I’m also unwilling to complain to you about the difficulties I faced in the past. Other than making you feel guilty, nothing can be changed…”

Ding Chen crossed his arms at the side and said coldly, “Sister, you’re the legendary white lotus who has become a spirit, right? I’ve never seen a woman who’s more saintly than you!”

The sadness on Ding Rong’s face was instantly destroyed. She glared fiercely at Ding Chen. “Shut up!”

Ding Chen snorted coldly, obediently closed his mouth, and looked away.

Earlier, he had dared to lose his temper at Ding Rong while the fury was rushing into his head. Now, under Ding Rong’s gaze, Ding Chen did not dare to do anything rebellious.

Xi Cheng let out a long sigh and said, “Rongrong, your brother is right. All your hardships were caused by me. Your life is better now, but I suddenly appeared and broke your peaceful life.”

“If I had been more tactful, I would have stayed far away from you and protected you silently. However, I am a despicable and shameless man. After searching for you for so many years, I finally found your traces. I followed my heart and desires to come to your side, unwilling to leave again.. So, even if you still hate me in your heart, even if I’m really a bastard, please don’t chase me away, okay? I’ll use everything I have and the rest of my life to compensate you and our child…”