Won't Leave Him
629 Words
"No, that's not it. It's not like that at all," Emma hurriedly explained. "If I wanted to refuse, I wouldn't even show up in front of you." She wasn't an ungrateful person either.
Zuo Mama was initially taken aback, then excitedly grasped Emma's hands, saying, "Emma, do you mean you agreed to that matter, right?"
Emma shyly nodded. The uncertainty and conflict she felt before coming to the Zuo family mysteriously vanished after meeting Ethan.
"Hehe, good girl. I'm so happy!" Zuo Mama exclaimed as she hugged Emma. But when she thought about her son’s condition, concern crept in. The letter didn't clearly explain her son's situation, so Emma probably didn't know the whole truth when she agreed. Would she regret it if she found out about her son’s condition?
"Emma, there’s something I think I should clarify with you." After much consideration, Zuo Mama decided to be honest with Emma.
"Uh?" Why did Zuo Mama's expression suddenly become so serious?
"Um, in the letter, we mentioned that we want you to marry into the Zuo family because Zhefeng has... a physical condition." After a long pause, Zuo Mama finally managed to say the two words she had buried deep in her heart. But it hurt her deeply. That matter was a huge blow for the Zuo family.
Emma looked at her sorrowful face, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.
All parents wish for their children’s happiness and safety. Didn't her own father feel the same way when he was alive?
"Mom, don't worry. As long as I agree to this matter and decide to marry him, I won’t have any negative thoughts about him because of his condition. I won’t leave him or you." The word "Mom" slipped out naturally.
Zuo Mama’s gloomy face brightened instantly, her eyes filled with tears.
"Emma—" Zuo Mama wanted to say something, but her throat seemed to be choked, and she couldn’t speak. Her gaze towards Emma became blurry.
"Wow! Is there going to be a flood at home?" Alex, who had returned home and approached them without Emma noticing, looked surprised at the two women hugging, filled with confusion.
"You old man, can’t you say something nice to make our lovely daughter-in-law smile?" Zuo Mama pretended to be angry as she shot a glare at Alex.
Emma blushed at the mention of "our lovely daughter-in-law."
"Mom—" She playfully leaned her head on Zuo Mama's shoulder, making Zuo Mama beam with joy. Alex, standing nearby, was utterly astonished by the scene.
Zuo Mama ignored him and said to Emma, "You've been on the road all day and must be tired. You should freshen up and get some rest. Let me show you to your room."
Emma nodded and followed Zuo Mama upstairs.
"Emma, since I haven’t tidied the other rooms, you can sleep here tonight. Tomorrow I’ll have the maid clean another bedroom for you," Zuo Mama said cheerfully, pushing Emma into a spacious, grandly decorated bedroom, grinning from ear to ear. Uh, she looked a bit sneaky…
"Mom, why isn’t it the room I saw when I woke up?" Emma asked in surprise, looking around. The overall feel of the room seemed more like it belonged to a man.
Zuo Mama suddenly let her hand drop, smiling a bit awkwardly. "Ah—well, I accidentally locked that room just now, so you can sleep in this room tonight." Wow, wow, wow… better not ask any further, or she might really slip up, Zuo Mama thought to herself.
Though she found Zuo Mama’s expression somewhat odd, Emma nodded obediently.
"Then freshen up and go to bed early. Tomorrow, Mom will make you something delicious to eat," Zuo Mama said lovingly before turning to leave the room.
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