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Susanna joined us to have breakfast–but she didn’t come alone. Hazel tagged along; she had the kind, chic, cold, and slightly aloof expression.
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linle angel, come on downstairs. I’ll buy you a toy lunch, Susanna coaxed with her usual flair for spoiling children. She always gave them whatever they wanted.
Hazel was still having her breakfast when I came down She glanced at me, unimpressed. Tiffany, you’re really living the high life now, huh? Weren’t you the one who used to cook? And now you’ve got two maids? Must be nice to just chill”
Yup. Classic Hazel. She just couldn’t stand to see me happy. The more at case I looked, the more sour she became.
Mona, looking a bit awkward, placed a plate of pierogi on the dining table and quickly retreated into the kitchen.
I sat down calmly and said, “When you get married, I bet you’ll be the perfect daughter–in–law–always thinking of your in–laws, even now.”
Hazel rolled her eyes. “Not me. I’m not doing a single chore; don’t lump me in with you.”
“I didn’t do any housework even when I was living with my parents,” I shot back.
“That’s not the same. Your family and mine? Please, there’s no comparison.” she said with that all–too- familiar smugness.
I was about to snap back when Susanna came down the stairs holding Yuna’s hand. I decided to keep quiet and just focus on eating.
After breakfast, we all headed to the church.
The place had a long history. According to Susanna, the prayers here really worked. People came from all
over.
On certain holy days, the place would be packed. But Susanna was a regular–she had someone who always arranged everything for her.
I knelt down in front of the statue, eyes closed, quietly praying for wealth, when someone knelt beside me.
Then I heard a familiar voice. “What are you praying for?”
1 snapped my eyes open and turned to look. It was Shawn.
He closed his eyes and began his own solemn prayer.
He was wearing a casual outfit, nothing stiff or businesslike. Without his usual corporate edge, he actually looked… well, kind of charming.
But I was annoyed. He’d completely broken my focus.
I wasn’t even halfway through asking for fortune from above, and there he was, cutting in.
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Shawn turned to me in the middle of his prayer: “Not paying for a baby?”
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I chuckled. “Money is more loyal than a child. It doesn’t go through rebellious phases. Kids start acting out from day one and never stop”
He gave
me a look of speechless disbelief, then finished his prayer and stood up.
I ignored him, closed my eyes again, and finished my prayer. Then I lit a candle and headed outside.
The sun was blazing. So bright it made it hard to keep my eyes open.
Shawn stood beneath a tree, watching me. Yuna and Harel had wandered off somewhere with Susanna.
I had no intention of walking over to him. Instead, I deliberately went the opposite direction, casually scanning the crowd as I moved.
Shawn followed behind at a lazy pace, then picked up speed and caught up. “You’ve been cold to me lately,” he said.
I kept my eyes on the crowd. “Really? I feel like I’ve been the same as always.”
“You never used to walk away when you saw me,” he said, as if presenting a piece of evidence.
“We’ve been married for years. The honeymoon phase is long gone, isn’t it?” I said casually.
Suddenly, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a quiet corner. “You’re still mad about me having lunch with Queena, aren’t you?”
I pulled my arm away gently and looked him in the eye I’m not mad. I just think some things aren’t meant to be forced. I wouldn’t be surprised if you fell in love with someone else. You’re a wonderful guy. Of course, people would be drawn to you.”
“You’re not acting like yourself,” he said, his brow furrowed. “Lately, it feels like you’ve been angry at me for something.
“Most married couples are like this, aren’t they? We’ve been together for seven years–it’s the infamous seven–year itch. Feelings fade. That’s normal,” I said.
I turned to leave, but Shawn stepped in front of me, blocking my way. “Tiffany, you’re not seriously thinking of divorcing me, are you?”
I glanced at him, then looked away.
“Is this taking place because of Ethan?” he suddenly asked. “He’s younger than me. He is a tech genius with a bright future. You’re into him, aren’t you?”
Being hit with such a heavy accusation out of nowhere, I was, of course, not having it. I retorted sharply. “Shawn, I’m not like you. I don’t sneak around and cheat while I’m married.”
His face flushed with anger. “It’s not what you think. Me and Queena–it wasn’t like that.”
I stared at him, those red–rimmed eyes, that desperate bok. I remembered his words from previous life- how passionate, how consumed he’d been with Queen And now he had the nerve to say it wasn’t like that? Did he really think I was that naive?
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“Shawn,” I said coldly, locking eyes with him, “Can you honestly say you never once thought about divorcing me to be with her? Can you swear to God right here in this church that you never wanted that?” My voice was icy, and I meant every word. “Go on. You better think it through. This church is known to be powerful. Swear something here, and it might just come true.”
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