Gu'er watched Sun Jiaming listen intently to the doctor's instructions, her heart filled with happiness, yet also a faint pang of sorrow.
She thought back to her past life. She had gotten pregnant not long after marrying Zhang Da. Back then, she'd been completely clueless; by the time she realized it, she was already over three months along.
No one knew how terrified she had been. She hadn't known what to do. It was only when Li Hua came to visit and explained everything to her that she finally understood.
She had thought that having a child would make Zhang Da treat her a little better, but he didn't change one bit. He beat her and cursed her all the same. Whenever the urge struck him, he would ignore her struggles, pin her down on the bed, and force himself on her.
Once, when she couldn't bear his torment any longer, she fought back. Zhang Da beat her so badly she nearly had a miscarriage.
