Mei Yu’s mother said, “Look at me, my body is much better now. I just cooked for you and didn’t feel tired. I feel like my cooking skills are back to how they were years ago.” She wanted to reassure Mei Yu that she was still in good health and would never leave her.
Hearing her mother was healthy, Mei Yu was especially excited. Her long efforts had finally paid off. Her mother’s recovery to full health was her biggest wish. In that moment, all of Mei Yu’s worries and concerns disappeared. She turned, grabbed her mother’s arm, and exclaimed, “Really? Haha, Mom, your health has finally improved!” Tears of joy flowed again. Indeed, after all her suffering, seeing her mother’s health improve was her greatest achievement, her greatest reward.
Mei Yu’s mother held Mei Yu’s hand and laughed, “Yes, see how good my spirit is now.” She continued to move her arms and waist to show her daughter.
Mei Yu laughed at her mother’s silly movements, covering her mouth. She was truly happy and said to her mother, “I must taste your cooking. It’s been so long since I’ve seen you cook. Haha, I’ve missed your dishes so much.” She laughed, covering her stomach, “I’m so hungry.”
Mei Yu’s mother laughed, pulling Mei Yu off the bed and bringing her to the dining table, saying, “Mom made all your favorite dishes.” She sat Mei Yu down and handed her a bowl, chopsticks, and rice.
When Mei Yu was very young, her father had another woman outside. Later, Mei Yu’s mother discovered his infidelity.
She originally wanted to confront him directly, but seeing how young Mei Yu was, she worried about the damage such a confrontation would cause. Mei Yu’s mother loved her deeply and was determined not to let her young daughter suffer. After careful consideration, she decided not to confront Mei Yu’s father and continued living with him.
But they were just coexisting, their relationship neither warm nor cold. Mei Yu’s mother saw her husband was hopeless. She had given him many chances to repent, but he…
