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How funny to realize I was playing a fool.
I was mistaken this entire time, thinking that his companionship was enough for me. That I could be content with a friendship between us. That his quiet presence was enough.
Now I see that somehow it was me. It was always me…
The words he wouldn't say, and the reason that he stayed. Now I know he doesn't come here out of duty or at his family's request.
Zhang Fulin comes to our village; he stays because of me.
Even though he won't say the words, I can see it in his actions and how he looks at me. Zhang Fulin loves me… and I am in love with him.
Does this mean he has chosen to stay with us? I would be happy to make him part of our village, our family. It would be a blessing to see him smile more and learn to express himself better.
I can already see our future, and I know he would be a loving and patient father if I were to give him a son or daughter.
Yes, I could devote myself to him, and him alone, for us to live happily, with our little family.
This is my wish for us.