CHAPTER 748: CHAPTER 723 COMPROMISE

"Then what should we do, just watch my dad over there and not save him?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao said angrily.

For the first time, she had grievances against Song Moting.

What happened to the promised protection!

Song Moting said he would protect his family, but now look.

Tang Yuan and Baozi ran into trouble, Grandma and Grandpa were in trouble, and now even Mom and Dad are having issues.

Is this protection?

Protection like a sieve.

"Save him! But wait a while! Just wait one night! If anything happens to Dad! I’ll repay you with my life."

Song Moting knew that too many things had happened recently; ever since they got married, there hadn’t been a moment of peace.

One thing after another happened, which had long burdened Jiang Xiaoxiao’s fragile nerves.

He truly felt sorry towards Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Many things weren’t all due to his kindness towards Brother Yong; if he had dealt with him harshly from the start, then these subsequent events wouldn’t have occurred.

But he would never tell Jiang Xiaoxiao this; the rift between them would only deepen.

He knew that Jiang Xiaoxiao had some grievances against him, and he blamed himself too.

However, who can foresee what happens in life?

There’s no place in the world selling regret medicine; if possible, he would definitely twist Brother Yong’s neck with his own hands.

To stop these things from happening.

Jiang Xiaoxiao said nothing more; she just didn’t want to talk to Song Moting.

In a huff, Jiang Xiaoxiao showed Song Moting her back, swallowing her sadness and hesitation alone.

She can protect herself, but when it comes to family accidents, she’s truly powerless.

The world is vast, where did Brother Yong take her father?

The last time Grandpa had an accident, it left her with deep regrets.

If her father encounters trouble this time, Jiang Xiaoxiao will hate herself.

She calmly sorted out her emotions; Song Moting didn’t let her participate out of concern for her, having a temper at this moment won’t solve anything.

Her grievances were utterly unreasonable.

If even she couldn’t ensure the safety of her family and herself, how could she forcibly put this responsibility on Song Moting?

Song Moting had already done a lot; the sudden outbreak of these things was unpredictable, blaming him for something unforeseeable wasn’t fair.

Whenever something happened, Song Moting always put forth his utmost effort to manage the aftermath.

Just because there were irresistible events, she couldn’t vent her inner anger upon him.

That wouldn’t be fair.

Song Moting was despondent; Jiang Xiaoxiao’s anger and accusations made him face reality, undeniable.

He didn’t do many things well; his vow to protect his wife and family, he indeed didn’t fulfill, no excuse could change the fact.

His oversight and arrogance led Brother Yong to repeatedly cause trouble.

These three serious events had Brother Yong’s shadow behind them, and he was the culprit.

Guilt. Helplessness, disappointment, despondence, all these emotions came rushing in.

What kind of woman was Jiang Xiaoxiao? She completely trusted him, entrusted him with many things, even shared her secrets with him unreservedly.

As a man, a husband, a son-in-law, and a father, he failed in everything.

Betrayed his wife’s trust, such a feeling made him feel powerless.

Both turned their backs to face each other.

"Brother, I was really out of line just now, emotionally out of control. I apologize for my earlier self, I’m sorry!"

Jiang Xiaoxiao took the initiative to speak; she was a frank person, not used to being evasive. Since she made a mistake, she should openly admit it.

The two of them are husband and wife, together for a lifetime, she couldn’t always refuse to admit faults just because she’s a woman.

A bit of sentimentality or willfulness is okay for a woman, but it doesn’t help solve their current situation.

Song Moting wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her tight into his embrace, speaking in a hoarse voice.

"You never need to apologize to me; I’m your husband, the one you can trust, and no matter how much temper you have, you can let it all out on me. I’m willing to be that punching bag."

He held tight her slender waist, quickly restored after giving birth, his face buried in Jiang Xiaoxiao’s shoulder, inhaling the familiar scent from her hair.

"I thought I could be the man shielding you from the storm, bearing everything for you, capable of protecting you, the child, and the family. Then one day, I realized I might also be a fragile person.

One day I discovered I can’t achieve anything, which made me deeply hate myself. Suddenly, I felt I became a pale and powerless man, could only talk without the ability to act.

Every time, it was an afterthought, compensating after the event. That incident with Grandpa already left me feeling regret for life; this time, you can rest assured, regardless of my life, I’ll definitely rescue your father.

I know how important your father is in your heart."

Jiang Xiaoxiao sighed, reaching out to wrap around Song Moting’s waist, a strong man, solid arm, "Brother Song, Song Moting, you are equally important to me as my father. I don’t need you to sacrifice your life for my father; your life is equally significant to me.

You are an indispensable part of my life. We’ve long been intertwined and inseparable; losing you, though I won’t die, for the children, I’ll live well. But you promised me, you would protect me for a lifetime and stay with me for a lifetime, care for me forever.

I want you to live well; together we’ll face the ups and downs of life, witness the sunrise and sunset, grow old together, overcome any difficulties, and hardships with us as a couple, won’t fear any storm.

With you by my side, I feel very safe; I want to grow old with you, surrounded by children, grandchildren. Promise me to always take care of yourself."

Song Moting buried himself in her hair, "I know, I’ll take good care of myself, accompany you, care for you for a lifetime, a life isn’t enough, I want the next life with you too; together forever and ever."

His wife’s words still moved him to the verge of tears.

The kind-hearted Jiang Xiaoxiao always considered everyone, unwilling to hurt anyone.

How could Jiang Xiaoxiao know that Brother Yong was his own undoing?

"Then let’s have a good talk!"

Song Moting smiled, pushing Jiang Xiaoxiao away, his gaze amused.

He knew his wife was a resilient, unyielding woman, impossible to easily compromise.

"I know you want to use yourself as bait, to meet Brother Yong."

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s eyes gleamed, a smile lingering on her lips.

"That’s my father; you know, if I’m there, the chances for my father and me to survive are much higher. Things anyone else can’t accomplish, my survival chances are much better. As long as we cooperate, this thing is easily attainable.

I want my father to live, I want him to live happily to old age."

Song Moting keenly caught her words "this lifetime"!

This lifetime?

Could there be a past life as well?