Chapter 149

After all, it was her second time around the block.

To walk away and start over would mean a third attempt at matrimonial bliss.

A second marriage aiready takes guts, and the thought of facing the social pressure that comes with another divorce was daunting.

Young people might not think much of it, but for parents, the weight of such matters is no small burden.

Jocelyn thought Quinta had a pretty carefree take on life. If things weren’t working out, there was no shame in calling it quits. But the general consensus was to make do, to try and stick it out, and to promote reconciliation over separation.

Jocelyn didn’t press the issue, just said, “Do whatever feels right for you.”

Quinta nodded.

As they got into the car, Jocelyn recalled something Quinta had said before whether you’re married or single, you’ll regret anyway.

It’s kind of addictive, really. When you’re single you long for partnership. And once hitched, you pine for solitude. In truth, if two people are happy together, that’s all that matters. If not, parting ways isn’t the end of the world.

If a relationship is solid, it doesn’t need the crutch of marriage. If it’s not, marriage would just be a shackle for both parties.

It seemed that she was no longer that keen on marriage.

In the car, Daisy whispered to Jocelyn, “Your aunt told me Quinta and Damian are on the rocks again.” Jocelyn stayed silent with her head bowed.

“What is all this toil for? Daisy shook her head, “Your uncle’s all about keeping up appearances. He’s been teaching his whole life, working hard to see Quinta succeed professionally. But now her marriage…”

“Everyone’s got their own destiny,” Calvin chimed in, with not much else to say.

own marriage. What’s meant to be will be, and

Calvin agreed. “Everything’s in fate’s

lives. A good marriage is like a second birth for

shouldn’t be the yardstick for a woman’s happiness. As long as she’s happy and has no regrets, that’s what counts.

children with the hope that they’ll build a

make their choices, pick their paths. If they’ve chosen to be together, they should work on it. Do you think Quinta’s blameless in her marriage? They say it takes two to tango. Damian’s hardly home, still entangled

keeping ties with his ex? Isn’t that disrespectful and unfair to Quinta? Quinta has tried long to have kids, but Damian wasn’t cooperative at all. What could she do? He was

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one at fault. Who’s really the

hold back her anger anymore.

Daisy’s expression darkened.

quickly intervened, “Alright, let’s stop arguing.”

away, giving

deep breath, knowing she might have been too harsh. But she truly disliked the implication that

between a couple was the woman’s fault.

Jocelyn fell silent.

and Harrison been on the outs? Haven’t heard you two

bit, clearly eavesdropping, yet pretending

by the sudden shift to her personal

you guys to Berry City before the school year started, but I figured it would be too rushed. Maybe we’ll plan

He spent the holiday with you there and was very thoughtful to us, brought lots of goodies after he came back. Harrison seems like a really good

down and didn’t respond.

Calvin

nodded reluctantly, “Yeah.”

dropped her parents off at home and headed back to her

up for dinner and share the

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