The Divorce Prescription

The maid hesitated. "Mrs. Alvarez is-"

Grace cut her off. "My legs don't work anymore, so I have to use a wheelchair."

Bella tilted her head, trying to understand. "Grandma, are you sick? It's okay!

You'll get better soon. Here, this lollipop is for you!"

She pulled out a colorful lollipop and handed it to Grace.

Grace was stunned. No one had ever given her a lollipop before.

As a young woman, she had been a wealthy heiress, raised with strict etiquette

and high-society expectations. She was taught the importance of strategic

marriages and how to be a proper wife and mother, yet no one had ever handed

her a lollipop.

Sweets like this, full of artificial coloring, had never once touched her lips.

She froze, unsure how to react.

Bella gently placed the lollipop in her hand and said, "Grandma, it's for you! It's

really sweet!"

Grace looked at the bright smile on Bella's face. Slowly, she found herself smiling

too.

Just then, a voice called out. "Bella."

Celine was walking toward them.

Grace lifted her head and stiffened at the sight of Celine. "Celine? Is this your

daughter?"

end up

It had been three years since

time they met was during

she

harder for one another. From Grace's perspective,

really done anything

Bella's hand and introduced her calmly and gracefully.

to meet you. This is

Celine. She

same as

memories, elegant and intelligent.

that she had

and

seemed

captivating.

"Celine, I heard you're the

smile as she replied, "Yes,

chuckled. "Celine, I've always admired you

woman."

"Mrs. Alvarez, let's

praises. If you have something to say, go ahead

say it."

had her reasons for liking Celine. Intelligent people often recognized

respected one another.

so much. You've built an

are you still holding

man who

you mean your son,

Celine. You

the

and

and Carly's marriage is only

of time, so I don't

judgment. I