The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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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.

knows how to manage her own marriage. What’s meant to be will be, and there’s no

agreed. “Everything’s in fate’s

A good marriage is like a second birth for a woman. When our time comes, we want

yardstick for a woman’s happiness. As long as she’s happy and has no regrets, that’s what counts. You two just

frowned, “But we raise our children with the hope that they’ll build a happy

want to argue. But the unspoken pressure from her parents was palpable. “People 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 with his

that disrespectful and unfair to Quinta? Quinta has tried long to have kids, but

Chapter 149

Who’s really the problem here?”

hold back her

Daisy’s expression darkened.

“Alright,

turned away, giving her the

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

between a couple was the

Jocelyn fell silent.

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

bit, clearly eavesdropping, yet pretending not to.

off guard by the sudden shift to her personal

much time for daily calls.” Jocelyn said, “He did suggest taking you guys to Berry City before the school year started, but I figured it would be too rushed. Maybe we’ll plan it for a long weekend or

him about your volunteer teaching in the rural areas. He spent the holiday with you there and was very thoughtful to

down and didn’t respond.

me?” Calvin pressed as she

nodded reluctantly,

off at home and headed back to her own apartment.

evening, Ursula had arranged to meet up for dinner and

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