Chapter 64

Oscar looked at me with a complex expression, then nodded slowly. “Thanks, Irene.”

I guessed he was starting to get it now. Like why took the muddy road when life had offered you a shortcut?

“Trene, gotta head out.” After a while, Oscar got up with the kitten to say goodbye, “Later”

“Okay, I’ll drive you” I stood up too.

Oscar shook his head, “No need, I’ll just grab a cab. It’s too cold outside and the roads are slippery. Not safe to drive, you should stay inside.”

I didn’t argue, watched Oscar leave, then hugged Boomer and showered him with kisses before taking him upstairs to play the piano.

Boomer was way more behaved than Neil. He never complained when I play.

As the snow outside got heavier, I played a few tunes then took Boomer to the window to watch the snow. It was getting dark and the lights in the estate were on, casting a cold hue on the snow.

Suddenly, a servant ran downstairs to open the front door. Neil’s car pulled up. He got out, slammed the door shut in annoyance, and headed inside.

I was startled, Neil’s words echoing in my head, “You’ll see.”

did h

I wanted to tell him about all the things I’ve sacrificed, hoping he’d feel guilty and stay. But now, I

left the piano room when I heard Neil’s voice from downstairs. I looked down from the hallway and saw him looking up at

the second floor. Neil also hurriedly went upstairs, attempting to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to me in a few strides. By the time

are you back?” I tried to play

clearly not in a good mood, his icy stare

hear us arguing, I lowered my voice, “Let’s

me in. I steadied myself, sat on the edge of

finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what are you trying to

Oscar and me, we’re

Didn’t you consider this when

I should just bend over backwards to please you, is that it?” I scoffed, stood up and stared back at him, “I’ve told you, I’m not playing that game anymore.

them to Neil, and calmly said, “There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave

prepared three different versions

in the trash, took off his coat

long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve

another. His

married, Barbara found an average guy, Alicia threw herself into her work. They all knew that marriage in our circle was

So a man like Neil could never be faithful to me.

with my mom for nearly thirty years, why can’t I win Neil over

mom’s birthday. You’re coming with me,” Neil said, changing the topic.

because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace the

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