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.

And apparently, I lost. He took Norman from

was shaking all over. However, she wasn’t finished with her story

stupid. Either because I had loved him, decided to marry him, or filed for divorce from him. I was helpless. The only thing

quickly pulled her

remember that again. Now it’s all over. You don’t need to be afraid.”

that child is back, Sophia. He reminds me of his grandfather, of his father

You are a good parent. Everyone

I was a failure as a parent.

glanced towards the back yard. The people there were looking at them questioningly. She was relieved

Emily looked up, pressing the

Now, where is your story

her lap. ” But I don’t know whether Cayden will

Diana’s cries, Frank silently pondered. He had a

was Sophia-a woman who

moved to the stables. The twins were so excited to help Abigail brush the horse’s hair. Kara was a little wary watching them.

Philip to ensure the water supply in each stable was safe, while Frank was busy moving the bales of hay. Even though the workers told them not to,

helping.

her sweet graceful

an eyebrow. “Carry out their respective duties.” Without waiting for a reply, he carried another bale of hay to

I help you?” Sophia followed his

bale into the stack, he returned to the tractor. Sophia could

you mad at

back

you care?”

are my role model. I admire your business

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idol hates

you shouldn’t make things-difficult for

away again. However, this

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