When There Is Nothing Left But Love

She nodded in agreement. Her face appeared a little forlorn. “You’re right. The future is unpredictable. Back then, I married him with so much joy and anticipation. Never had I expected that every single day of my married life would be like hell to me. I can’t even run away.”

Turning to look at her, I smiled faintly and asked, “Let’s stop talking about me. Why don’t you tell me about yourself?”

The woman shrugged. A helpless look crossed her round face. “A book I’ve read says that all the happy families are similar, but the unhappy ones are all different from one another. I totally agree with it.”

I nodded my head. Afterward, Nora scampered over to me with a plate in her hand. “Hey, try this. I grilled some meat for you two.”

Staring at the few slices of grilled meat on the plate, Laurel asked, “Didn’t we bring enough meat this time?”

Nora shook her head. “No, we brought quite a lot of them. We segregated the jobs and asked Rachel to marinate the meat, but she didn’t even touch it, so Tabitha only started to marinate them just now. These are all we have for now. Come on, try it.”

Laurel pursed her lips with displeasure. “I knew it. It takes time to find out someone’s true colors. At first, I felt that she’s quite outgoing and generous, but now I’m starting to hate her.”

Nora nodded in agreement. Looking at us, she asked, “What did both of you talk about? It seems you’re having a good time.”

“We’re only talking about our family affairs.” Putting some food on another plate, I handed it to her. “These are ready to be grilled now. Pass it to them.”

inquisitive expression. “What family affairs did you guys talk about?

gaze was riveted on Laurel, as if she wasn’t going to leave if the latter didn’t

finally told her, “It’s about the frustrations that the married women like us have.

tongue and said exasperatedly, “What do you mean by I can’t understand your feelings? I’ve heard people talking about it

look at Laurel, as I

a sigh. “We’ve been arguing for months. In our six years of marriage, all our child’s expenses are on me. I know I’ve no right to complain. After all, the child is mine. But I live like a widow now. I almost lost my life in Venria and lost contact with him for a long time. Yet, he didn’t even call or text me. What’s the point of being with someone like him? When I came back from Venria, he left our child with my mother-in-law and went outstation. In the name of starting a business, he took all our savings with him. I can hardly see him now. I’ve lost faith

“Yeah, it’s pointless to stay in this kind of marriage. You’re better

rich and loves you deeply. No matter how severe the conflict is between you and him, you both should talk it out and solve it calmly.

took the plate

behind me, she rattled on, “Scarlett, what’s the use

the barbecue stand. The others were grilling their food while

at the woman behind me, Tabitha passed me some

lips together. “I’m teaching her

nothing but how to flirt with men. Instead of joining us, you should just check into a hotel with

atmosphere became awkward. Rachel’s face turned pale. She even stopped chewing