The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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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.

an adult. She knows how to manage her own marriage. What’s meant to

agreed. “Everything’s

a second birth for a woman. When our time comes, we

has no regrets, that’s what counts. You two just enjoy your lives. Don’t impose yourselves so many worries

we raise our children with the hope that they’ll build a happy family themselves. It’s

why force it?” Jocelyn didn’t 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.

comforting her when she’s struggling with infertility, rather than neglecting her and keeping ties with his ex? Isn’t that disrespectful and

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at fault. Who’s really the problem here?”

back her anger

Daisy’s expression darkened.

intervened, “Alright, let’s stop

Jocelyn and turned away,

been too harsh. But she truly disliked the implication that the woman was always to blame for marital issues.

if any problem between a

Jocelyn fell silent.

to change the subject, “have you and Harrison been on the outs? Haven’t heard you two on the phone or even

bit, clearly eavesdropping, yet pretending not to.

was caught off guard by the sudden shift to her personal life.

both of us have been busy lately. Not 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

that’s when I found out you hadn’t told him about your volunteer teaching in the rural areas. 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 guy. You must treat him right.”

down and didn’t respond.

me?” Calvin pressed as

nodded reluctantly,

they reached their stop, Jocelyn dropped her parents off at home

meet up for dinner and share the hilarity

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