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.

a spoiled woman who couldn’t see the future. And apparently, I lost. He took Norman from me and

was shaking all over. However, she wasn’t

for divorce from him. I was helpless. The

quickly pulled her into a

remember that again. Now it’s

child is back, Sophia. He reminds me of his grandfather, of his father who probably thought I was a bad

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

I was a failure as a parent. I didn’t even attend his funeral.”

back yard. The people there

the top of her head against

Let’s not talk about it, hmm? Now, where is your story going? Did you promise to

pressed together on her lap. ” But

be attracted by Diana’s cries, Frank silently pondered. He

accommodated her was Sophia-a woman who

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

while Frank was busy moving the bales

helping.

suddenly approached Frank with her sweet graceful smile,

out their respective duties.” Without waiting for

you?” Sophia followed his

the stack, he returned to the tractor. Sophia could

you mad at

he came back with another bale.

you care?”

I admire your

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my idol

make things-difficult for my wife.”

away again. However, this time,

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