S31 11. Diana’s Pain

“Just like you, I also really loved my husband.” Diana’s voice was thin and hoarse. However, she still continued.

“Before I got married, I was a career woman like you, but I was much worse. All I could do was work, dress up, and go shopping. But after getting married, I put all my determination into changing.”

A bitter laugh escaped Diana’s wrinkled lips. “I learned to cook, take care of the house, and take care of my son. I thought that way, my husband would be happy and love me more. But what happened?”

She shook her head slowly. A single tear passed from the edge.

“That man just wanted the benefits she could get from me. He loved his job more, his success. And that really hurt my feelings.”

Diana turned to Sophia. She didn’t care if her red eyes showed.

“He never appreciated my hard work, He would rather eat with his clients than with me. And he would rather go on business trips than travel with me. You know what he said when I was outspoken, asking

for his attention?”

Sophia shook her head awkwardly.

“He said he married me because I was an independent woman and a career woman. He thought I could give him good offspring and could understand his love for business. He needed support and understanding from me to make him progress, not the spoiled side like most women. Of course I was furious. I was disappointed.”

“Oh, Grandma,” Sophia held Diana’s hand tightly. However, Diana’s emotions had already overflowed.

“I couldn’t stand it anymore at that time. I asked him for a divorce. Do

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you know how he reacted? Instead of feeling afraid or guilty, he was getting angry. He called me unlucky and even challenged me to fight for custody of the child. What’s worse, his family also cornered me.”

Diana swallowed hard. After taking a deep breath, her voice grew

shakier.

the future. And apparently,

woman was shaking all over. However, she wasn’t finished

I had loved him, decided to marry him, or filed for divorce from him. I was helpless. The only thing I could do was stay away and disappear. For the rest of my life, I didn’t

into tears. Sophia quickly pulled her into

you remember that again. Now

Sophia. He reminds me of his grandfather, of his father who probably thought I was a bad mother.”

rubbing Diana’s back faster. “No, Grandma. You are a

died, he still thought I was a failure as a

she glanced towards the back yard. The people there were looking at them questioningly.

pressing the top

hmm? Now, where is your story going? Did

Emily nodded. Her hands were pressed together on her lap. ” But I

others help the twins not be attracted by Diana’s cries, Frank silently pondered. He had a bad

sadness. Moreover, the person who accommodated her was Sophia-a woman who was very likely to hold a grudge. against Kara.

their picnic, they moved to the stables. The twins were so excited to help Abigail brush the horse’s hair. Kara was

faithfully accompanied Philip to ensure the water supply in each stable was safe, while Frank was busy

helping.

with her sweet graceful smile, “where

respective duties.” Without waiting for a reply, he carried

help you?” Sophia followed his

stack, he returned to the tractor. Sophia could feel his

mad at me?”

didn’t answer until he came back

you care?”

admire your business skills. I

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if my idol

shouldn’t make things-difficult for my wife.”

walked away again. However, this time,

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