Chapter 584: Chapter 584

When Jiang Xin woke up, she immediately saw Jiang Yue and Jiang Xiaoxiao in front of her.

Fan Xiuying was not there.

Remembering her own arrogance and the words she just said, her face involuntarily flushed with embarrassment.

She was the timid type, and the courage she mustered to speak was because Fan Xiuying’s slap had pushed her over the edge.

Afterward, all her courage dissipated, and she felt unbearably weak.

Guilt, sorrow, and worry made Jiang Xin start crying.

That’s why Jiang Xiaoxiao said Jiang Xin couldn’t really be considered a bad person.

But that’s just her personality, what can you do with her?

Can you really hold a grudge against your own sister?

Jiang Yue comforted Jiang Xin, "Don’t cry, what use is it? Today, for once, you managed to say what’s been on your mind, and I admire your courage for it. If you can face life with the same courage and spirit from now on, maybe things will also get better for you.

Every time it’s , moving to another place when struck. Alright, let’s eat first. I’ve already arranged for the kids to be fed and asleep. Fill your stomach too; your face looks awful enough as is. If you don’t take better care of yourself, look at what you’ve become.

I don’t know how you live at home, both you and the kids have become so skinny. You two earn quite a decent wage, so how did it end up ?"

Jiang Yue looked at the emaciated Jiang Xin, with her protruding cheekbones and bony wrists, it was truly distressing to see.

Jiang Yue went to fetch the meal.

A large bowl of white rice, topped with braised chicken pieces and cabbage tofu.

One glance and Jiang Xin’s tears started falling.

Jiang Xiaoxiao handed her a towel, "Don’t cry, this meal is for you to eat, not to weep over."

Jiang Xin wiped her tears and apologized to Jiang Xiaoxiao, embarrassed.

"Xiaoxiao, I’m sorry, what I said earlier, I was being crazy."

Carefully watching Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yue’s expressions, afraid they were really angry with her.

Jiang Yue shook her head helplessly, "Just eat first. Look at you. I’m your big sister, she’s your little sister. Even if we really argued or fought, does that mean you have to be this cautious?"

Jiang Xin quietly finished her meal.

The three sisters sat together.

Now, Jiang Xin suddenly had nothing to say, and the atmosphere became oppressive, silent.

"Second sister, if you have grievances, it’s better to speak them out. I never realized this is how you felt. It’s actually my fault; when I did this thing back then, I didn’t explain it to you clearly, thinking I was doing it for your good.

Actually, it was just my assumption. I didn’t realize that my actions would create discord in your family. I have to apologize to you for this, I can’t just assume I’m doing good for you and act as I wish. To be honest, at that time, I had prepared 3000 each for all of you."

Jiang Xin was stunned; this sincere apology from Jiang Xiaoxiao was something she never expected.

She always thought this was her fault, that she was greedy, that she wanted that money, that her dissatisfaction with life led her to blame her sister for everything.

In reality, how was it related to Jiang Xiaoxiao? Just like their mother said, Jiang Xiaoxiao’s money, she could give however much to whomever she wished.

It was her own heart that had grown selfish, influenced by Qin Dazhuang, constantly arguing with her, constantly instilling these notions, making her feel her sister was being unfair to her.

To be serious, Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t owe her anything. Jiang Xiaoxiao was her sister, not her parents.

Even if their parents raised her this much and she has her own family now, does that mean they still owe her anything?

Now, with Jiang Xiaoxiao apologizing to her, Jiang Xin was at a loss.

"Xiaoxiao, don’t say it like that. The more you say, the worse I feel. This has nothing to do with you. It’s my fault, for becoming greedier, for being unhappy with my life at home. So... sigh, it’s all my fault, my own lack of ability. I..."

Jiang Xiaoxiao burst into laughter, held Jiang Xin’s hand tightly, "Second sister, let’s not keep doing this, you admitting fault, and me admitting fault too. This matter is settled as far as I’m concerned, like it never happened. You can’t hold a grudge or argue with me over this.

If you do, you wouldn’t be acting like my second sister. You’re the elder sister, as mom often says; the elder sister should make allowances for the younger sister. I might be a bit willful sometimes, easily losing my temper, speaking harsh words, but since I’m your little sister, you should forgive me."

Jiang Xin nodded vigorously.

After all, this is her sister, her family, see, there’s not a single barrier between them.

Even though they fought, this fight, once over, drew their hearts closer together.

"Alright, alright, now that you two have resolved things, we should talk properly. Jiang Xin, what exactly happened this time? Why did Qin Dazhuang hit you? And the bruises on your body don’t look like the first time. Have you been living , getting beaten up every day?"

Jiang Yue was furious as soon as this topic came up.

Whether or not a man is capable is secondary, but if he resorts to physical violence, that’s an unforgivable mistake.

Jiang Xin touched her face, her expression bitter.

"To be honest with you, Qin Dazhuang hitting me is not a new thing. Over the past year and more, he hasn’t just hit me but also the two kids. Every time, I protect the kids, which is why I end up looking .

He’s now just like his mother, always saying the two girls are a waste of money. He also says I’m useless, can’t give him a son, that even my own family gives me money but looks down on me, treats me differently, calls me a jinx.

Because of this, I started harboring resentment. But thinking about it, even if I brought the money back, what difference would it make?

Honestly, our household now relies entirely on my salary. After I had the baby and listened to Xiaoxiao’s words, I stopped handing my salary to my mother-in-law. Since then, my mother-in-law hasn’t shown me a kind face, always speaking in veiled insults.

I can tolerate that, since I have control over my salary, I can ensure my kids get what they need. Qin Dazhuang used to secretly give me the bonuses and overtime pay, but since last New Year, for some reason, he’s not only stopped contributing financially but keeps asking me for money.

He took all the little savings we had and later took the 500 yuan Xiaoxiao gave me too. When I asked what it was for, he told me not to ask about a man’s business.

If I kept asking, it would lead to a beating. He cares less and less about coming home, often coming back and passing out without a word to me or the kids. Frankly, I don’t want him to come home, because when he does, the kids and I suffer."