Chapter 366: Chapter 366: In the Final Analysis, It’s Cheng Shang’s Fault

Confronted with such questioning and scolding from Cheng Shang, Cheng Zhiwei used all her strength to suppress the trembling in her body.

The moment she had feared had finally arrived.

She could feel Guo Cuihua’s piercing gaze settling on her, like a sharp sword stabbing her heart, bleeding profusely.

"Cheng Zhiwei." Cheng Shang unburdened all his emotions upon her, "If only you had been more accommodating, that wouldn’t have happened. Why can’t you be more generous?"

"Dad, stop it." Cheng Zhiyin frowned in an attempt to halt him; they had agreed to discuss things calmly before coming back.

How could he still be so agitated?

Cheng Shang was gasping for air, like a trapped beast, staring intensely at Cheng Zhiwei, "You’re living her life; what more could you possibly be unsatisfied with? Why do you have to go to such lengths to destroy her?"

"I didn’t," Cheng Zhiwei managed to squeeze these three words out between clenched teeth.

Pale and powerless.

"If only you had listened, none of this would have..." he groaned in agony, then sank back into his seat, appearing utterly dejected.

"But she was the first to scheme against me without any scruples," Cheng Zhiwei finally spoke out.

She admitted that she had taken Seo Zhenzhen’s identity and lived in the Cheng Family for so many years, but it wasn’t her choice—moreover, at the beginning, it was Seo Zhenzhen who had plotted against her, leading her to be bullied and tormented by Zhou Lin for those years.

Those events couldn’t simply be erased because of Seo Zhenzhen’s death.

"Cheng Zhiwei, she’s already dead; can’t you let her be?" Cheng Shang’s anger flared up again.

Such words again.

Cheng Zhiwei was already sick of hearing them.

She replied coldly, "I can’t."

She would never forgive Seo Zhenzhen for the harm she had caused her.

"You..."

"Cheng Shang." Guo Cuihua suddenly cut in, "You’re the one who is wrong."

"Cuihua, I was only thinking of what’s best for the child."

"Thinking of what’s best for the child means shirking responsibility like this?" Guo Cuihua stood up with support, "If you’re a man, you should recognize your own mistakes."

"You’re defending her?" Cheng Shang was almost in disbelief.

Guo Cuihua was about to say more but ultimately couldn’t sustain herself and fainted.

"Mom." Cheng Zhiwei called out uncontrollably, just as she was about to help Guo Cuihua, she was pushed away by Cheng Shang.

He glared at her fiercely, "Get away; you are not welcome here."

Cheng Zhiwei froze, her hand suspended in mid-air, unsure if she should continue.

Guo Cuihua was taken to the hospital.

Cheng Zhiwei wasn’t entitled to follow in the ambulance, so she drove behind it on her own.

Just as Guo Cuihua was being resuscitated by the doctor, she stood by and watched from a corner, not approaching.

Only when the doctor announced that Guo Cuihua was out of danger did she finally let go of her worries.

And then silently left.

The truth was so cruel, she thought; Guo Cuihua needed time to heal.

When she got home, she was clearly distracted and dispirited.

Wang Mei touched her forehead and asked softly, "Do you have a fever?"

"I’m fine." Cheng Zhiwei’s response was weak and breathless, after giving instructions regarding Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing, she returned to her room.

She needed a private space to vent all those emotions.

All night long, she didn’t appear again.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Guo Cuihua awoke, and as soon as she saw the IV drip, tears began to flow.

In the ward, only Cheng Zhiyin was by her side. Seeing her awake, he quickly stood up and came over, "Mom, you’re awake."

Guo Cuihua closed her eyes again before asking, "Did you know about this?"

Cheng Zhiyin managed a helpless, wry smile, "I only found out when dad decided to go back to his hometown."

"He’s kept it so deeply hidden from me," Guo Cuihua sobbed.

Thinking Guo Cuihua was referring to Cheng Zhiwei, Cheng Zhiyin was silent for a few seconds before finally saying, "Zhiwei only found out after Zhenzhen died. She didn’t do it on purpose..."

"I’m talking about your dad." Guo Cuihua was in pain.

Cheng Zhiyin didn’t know what to say for a good while, then slowly uttered, "Dad has been muddled in his actions, but he has been searching for her all these years; he’s had a hard time."

She didn’t necessarily want to speak positively of Cheng Shang, but hoped that Guo Cuihua wouldn’t make any drastic decisions.

"Call him over; I have something to say to him." Guo Cuihua regained her composure.

Cheng Zhiyin called Cheng Shang in.

Guo Cuihua got straight to the point, "Cheng Shang, let’s get a divorce."

She didn’t hesitate at all and went straight for a divorce.

There was no choice; she had thought it through, but regardless of her thoughts, she felt she couldn’t forgive Cheng Shang.

"You want a divorce?" Cheng Shang was deeply shocked.

Guo Cuihua spoke slowly, "You lost my daughter for the child of another woman, didn’t consult me after the incident, let her suffer so much outside, even..." How could I forgive you?"

"But... what about Cheng Zhiwei? If she hadn’t been so petty..."

"Enough. If it wasn’t for you, the child wouldn’t have been lost. Who else do you want to blame?" Guo Cuihua was angry.

She found it difficult to accept that Cheng Zhiwei was not her biological daughter, but what she couldn’t accept even more was that at this time, Cheng Shang was still trying to deflect responsibility.

"Zhiwei... was only protecting herself." Guo Cuihua’s thoughts were clear, yet she despaired, for if Seo Zhenzhen had been raised by her side, receiving good and normal education.

She wouldn’t have turned out that way.

So in the end, it was still Cheng Shang’s fault.

Cheng Shang struggled to accept this. "Cuihua."

"I will leave this matter to Zhiyin to handle; you may leave now," Guo Cuihua didn’t want to say anything more.

Just thinking of Seo Zhenzhen left a gaping hole in her heart.

As if her entire heart was soaked with tears.

Cheng Zhiyin hadn’t anticipated Guo Cuihua would ask for a divorce so directly, and it was only at this moment that it finally dawned on her; she softly pleaded, "Mom, divorce is a serious matter. Please don’t be impulsive."

Guo Cuihua shook her head and closed her eyes refusing to speak any further.

Cheng Shang’s face was ashen.

He had never anticipated divorce as a consequence.

Cheng Zhiyin could only ask Cheng Shang to leave first.

After Cheng Shang had gone, she asked Guo Cuihua, "Zhiwei called to say that she wants to come and see you."

Guo Cuihua shook her head, her voice hoarse, "Don’t let her come."

She didn’t want to see her for now.

Although she rationally knew that Cheng Zhiwei was also a victim, and that she shouldn’t blame her, emotionally, she was not yet ready to face Cheng Zhiwei.

It would only cause her more pain.

Cheng Zhiyin nodded, "Okay."

She replied to Cheng Zhiwei’s message.

Cheng Zhiwei saw the message and felt despondent, but she also knew that if Cheng Zhiyin said so, then she definitely shouldn’t go now.

She held her phone with a wry smile; indeed, things had turned out exactly as she had thought they would.

Once the truth was revealed, she would have to draw a clear boundary with the Cheng Family.

It would be difficult to have any further contact.

But... the Bai Family...

Looking at the message she had just received, Cheng Zhiwei quickly made a decision.

Regardless, she needed to investigate the Bai Family, see if she could find the adoption information, and perhaps uncover some clues related to her own origins.

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