Upon hearing the news of my son-in-law's infidelity, my father suddenly said something that made me burst into tears.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Just when I was wondering what to choose, I unexpectedly received a call from my father. He said he was standing in front of my house, ringing the doorbell repeatedly but no one answered.

I called my mother, and despite my efforts, I couldn't hold back my tears. Besides my mother, I truly didn't dare share the news of my husband's infidelity with anyone else.

My mother just cried after hearing this. She said that she knew I was upset, but now I have two young children to raise on my own, and what will life be like after a divorce? Although infidelity is wrong, at least my husband knew he was wrong and begged for forgiveness. That shows he still loves his wife and children, and isn't so heartless as to want to destroy the family.

More importantly, my father is seriously ill. For over a year, he has been battling stage 3 cancer, and a cheerful spirit is incredibly important. Any shock at this time could cause his spirits to plummet.

My mother advised me to give myself and my husband more time, to think carefully before making a decision. Her words suddenly dampened the resolve to divorce that was rising within me.

Over six years ago, when my father found out I was in a long-distance relationship, he was very upset. I'm their only daughter, and they didn't want me to marry someone far away. My father was afraid that as a daughter-in-law in a foreign land, I wouldn't have anyone by my side to share my pain or sorrow.

With my family as my support system, no one can bring me down (Illustrative image: iStock).

Back home, I have quite a few suitors, all hoping that after graduation I'll come back and work near home. My parents are also making arrangements here and there so that I can settle down quickly after graduation and not have to scramble around looking for a job like others.

When I called to ask permission to bring my boyfriend home, my father neither supported nor opposed it. After meeting him, he told me that he didn't find him trustworthy. He said that a handsome and smooth-talking man like him would easily attract women. He feared that if I married him, I would have a hard time just keeping him as my husband.

I think my father is being overly cautious, mistaking those positive qualities for weaknesses. I fell in love with him primarily because he's handsome, and then because of his sweet words, his affection, and his unwavering care for me. I've met his mother; she's also very kind and comes from a well-off family.

I married my husband, admired by my friends: a handsome, stable city boy. Our marriage started smoothly, then two children were born. I was overwhelmed with the roles of wife, mother, and daughter-in-law.

My father-in-law has passed away, my mother-in-law is constantly ill, and I don't dare hire a housekeeper because she wouldn't be comfortable. My husband is smooth-talking but clumsy with his hands, and rarely helps with housework. It turns out I'm busy doing everything so he can have free time to "flirt with other women" outside.

The first time, when I accidentally read their text messages arranging a date, I made a huge fuss. He insisted that their relationship was just beginning, nothing serious, and that he would definitely end it. But he lied to me, secretly continuing his affair with the other girl, and even renting an apartment for her to live in. This time, unable to deny it any longer, he knelt down and begged for forgiveness, even dragging my mother into it to defend him.

I believe that any woman would be willing to forgive her husband's mistakes if he truly wanted to change. But if the same mistake is made twice, then it's because he made the wrong choice.

I want a divorce, but my mother's words are making me hesitant and conflicted. My father foresaw this future for me. But he always hoped he was wrong, and I don't want him to know that his worries were completely justified. Perhaps I should listen to my mother and give myself some more time to think things through.

But just when I was hesitating, unsure of what to choose, my father unexpectedly came to my husband's house. It was one afternoon, I was about to finish work when I received a call from my father. He said he was standing in front of the gate, ringing the doorbell repeatedly but no one answered.

I hurried home and saw my father waiting at the gate from a distance. I was both surprised and confused, wondering why my father had come to visit without either my parents telling me beforehand.

Before I could even ask, my father said, "I came here to take you home." It turned out that he had sensed something was wrong with my mother's restlessness and unhappiness over the past few days, so he pressed her for answers. When he learned about my situation, he scolded my mother for hiding it from him and for advising her daughter to endure misfortune so as not to upset him.

Her father's voice was slow but firm: "Remember, this life is yours, you don't need to suffer for anyone else. Six years ago, I brought you to your husband's house. Now, if you want, I'll take you back. Mistakes can be corrected, it's okay, life is still very long."

I looked at my father, not knowing what to say, and just burst into tears. Only children don't understand their parents' feelings, while parents always know what their children truly need. What I needed right now was these words from my father: "If you make a mistake, correct it; life is still long."

I hugged my dad and told him that I had made up my mind. I needed more time to sort everything out, including the custody battle. Then I would quit my job, move back to my hometown, and start a new life. With my family as my support system, no one could bring me down.

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