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.

swore he wouldn’t let Norman be raised by a spoiled woman who couldn’t see the future. And apparently, I lost. He took Norman from me and

The old woman was shaking all over.

and stupid. Either because 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

tears. Sophia quickly pulled her into a hug.

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

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

Grandma. You are a good parent.

after he died, he still thought I was

people there were looking at them questioningly. She was relieved that Frank was also

Grandma crying?” Emily looked up, pressing the top of her head

where is your story going? Did you promise to

Her hands were pressed together on her lap. ” But I don’t know whether Cayden will keep his promise

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

who accommodated her was Sophia-a woman who was very likely to hold a

picnic, they moved to the stables. The twins were so excited to help

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, they still insisted on

helping.

Frank with her sweet graceful

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

you?” Sophia followed

slamming the bale into the stack, he returned to the tractor.

mad at me?”

answer until he came back with another bale. “What

you care?”

role model. I admire

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if my idol hates me:

you shouldn’t make things-difficult for my

away again. However, this time, Sophia trailed.

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