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.

wouldn’t let Norman be raised by a spoiled woman who couldn’t see the future. And apparently, I lost. He

rubbed Diana’s back. The old woman was shaking all over.

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 want to deal with Harper again.”

Sophia quickly pulled her into a hug.

shouldn’t make you remember that again. Now it’s all over. You

his grandfather,

faster. “No, Grandma. You are a good

he died, he still thought I was

hugging Diana, she glanced towards the back yard. The people there were looking at them questioningly. She was relieved that Frank was also paying

is Grandma crying?” Emily looked up, pressing the top

is your story going? Did you promise to meet again when

lap. ” But I

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

Sophia-a woman

to the stables. The twins were so excited to help

was safe, while Frank was busy moving the bales of hay. Even though

helping.

her sweet graceful smile, “where are

out their respective duties.” Without waiting for a reply, he carried another bale of hay

I help you?” Sophia followed

slamming the bale into the stack, he returned to

you mad

until he came back with another

you care?”

my role model. I admire your business skills.

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idol

you shouldn’t make things-difficult for

walked away again. However, this

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