Love from My Dominant Boss

Chapter 547 Departure

“Anna, why are you sitting alone in the living room?” Josephine’s voice roused me from the depths of my grief. With a start, I rearranged my features into a smile and turned to look at her.

“Michael has had a long day,” I explained lightly. “I came down to let him have the room to himself.” “Well, so have you!” Josephine exclaimed indignantly as she took my hand.

“You deserve a good night’s rest just as much as he does.”

Her concern warmed my heart. I smiled up at her gratefully. As my mind had been occupied with Michael’s deception for over two days, the overwhelming wave of sadness was not that easily dispelled.

“Mom,” I asked tentatively after a long silence. “Do you think Michael and I will have a long and happy marriage?”

I never had cause to suspect that before. At the same time, I have never felt as lost as I did.

“Why do you ask such a question all of a sudden?” Josephine regarded me with surprise.

“It’s nothing,” I mumbled, deciding against divulging my troubles. “Just curious for your opinion.”

“You two have been together for a long time,” Josephine said firmly as she stroked my hand. “The hurdles you have overcome together would have destroyed other couples. After finally being together in the same house, I’m sure the two of you will never be unhappy again.”

I knew that Josephine only said that for our sake. I would have been very happy to hear her say that back then because it reaffirmed my assertion that our marriage was indestructible.

I’m not so sure anymore.

have you ever found out about any lies

him when I married him, he has been a good husband to me over the years. I am very content with what I

to shine with happiness at the

envious. How rare it is to witness such a strong foundation of respect and mutual trust in a marriage spanning several decades.

out Dad lied

when he woke up. I was in desperate need of

is also a form of love,” Josephine replied sagely. “When you find out that your spouse has lied to you, the first thing to do is to figure

were fixed on me. “Did something happen between you and Michael, Anna?

my mother-in-law’s shrewdness, I hurriedly

“No, we didn’t fight.”

arrived home earlier that day, the conversation between

me. “I noticed your expression this morning,” Josephine said gently. “Why don’t you

it has been a misunderstanding.

involve Michael’s parents in our problem. Besides, I have not even figured out what the problem was. It would undoubtedly be embarrassing for me if I confronted him only to find out that I

force you if you aren’t ready to talk about it,” Josephine said after a prolonged silence. “Remember, if Michael ever bullies you, you

warm and fuzzy on the inside. The burden I have been

over the past couple of days,” Josephine continued with a gentle pat on my

I’ll do that. Good night,

I stood

still sound asleep. I stood by the bed and studied his face, feeling the torrent of complex emotions welling up within

as the sight of his face irritated me. To be completely honest, I was still a little angry.