I Want a Divorce by Nadia Gordon

Eastbay was much hotter than Capitalis.

Sean wanted to take off his clothes, but Abigail firmly refused, “Don’t take them off. Let’s wait until we get to Alice’s house.”

Ronaldo looked at Sean, who was still wearing thick clothes, and couldn’t help but suggest, “Perhaps you can take off one layer. It’s a big problem if you get too hot.”

“Okay… just take off your outer coat.” Abigail compromised as she noticed the sweat on Sean’s cheeks.

Sean quickly removed his coat and took a deep breath, feeling refreshed.

The three of them ventured further into the island.

The place still resembled a traditional village with bungalows and brick houses. The roadside grass was lush, and the sound of insects chirping was constant.

Abigail felt a sense of peace here.

They were accustomed to living in the bustling city, where everyone was always in a rush.

But here, there was a tranquility and slowness that could calm one’s mind.

They followed Ronaldo to Alice’s house. The old lady’s house was a very ordinary brick house with two rooms adjacent to the living room and not even a bathroom…

Sean had never lived in such a place and felt a little bewildered. “Can we even stay here?”

He asked Ronaldo.

walked in. “Why can’t we? Alice’s family used to have very good living conditions.”

the floor was still cemented

house was cool

living? What about her children?” Abigail whispered to

living room and instinctively picked up the teapot, finding that there was still water inside, and poured

that he must have a close

was quiet, indicating that Alice hadn’t

the living room as soon as they stepped in, and there were two rooms next to

noticed a back door next to the living room and walked toward it, pushing it

felt as if the door to a new world was also opening at

in the corners, and there was also a small area for raising chickens and

stepped into the yard, carefully observing his surroundings, and discovered that Alice’s

meats and other items were hanging in abundance under the

with a cup of tea and handed it to Sean. “How do you

importantly, it’s very peaceful and serene.” Sean stood in the yard, listening to the nearby birds chirping

next to the flower rack and leaned back, gazing up at the sky. “You’re here to heal your heart. Once your heart is

well taken care of, what illness

him while holding the

loved it here and lived

his tea slowly. “You’re right.”

was a wise fool with a

around. After taking it all in, she whispered, “I suddenly feel calm.”

courtyard has its magic,” Ronaldo said with a