Chapter 32
Terry doted on me, no doubt. A few years ago, I earned some money and used it to buy a house for him, letting him have some capital to get married. I also helped him open a fruit shop with financial support. Unfortunately, the business had always been poor. My parents felt that, without me, Terry would have had a bright future. They also thought it was my fault that Terry couldn’t go to school, couldn’t become rich and successful, and couldn’t provide a good life for the two of them.
Snapping back from my memories, I guessed Belinda might have finished cursing. So, I slowly put my phone near my ear and said, “Mom, I still have tens of bucks. I will transfer it to your account later. When the payment for next month’s goods comes in, I will make up for your household expenses.”
“I really don’t know what kind of person you married. He seems very rich but doesn’t help your family at all. What? He doesn’t even have the money to support us now?” Belinda’s sharp and sarcastic scolding became even more unpleasant to the ear. She shouted, continuing, “If he’s so unwilling to support your family, just divorce him and find someone else! You’re so young and beautiful, and you’re also very intelligent. It would be very easy for you to find another wealthy man, and we could even get a huge dowry.”
I couldn’t stand it anymore and hung up directly. The sorrow surged within me, making me unable to calm down. I transferred the remaining bucks I had to Belinda. I knew if I divorced, my parents would be eager to take me away and find another man to exchange a dowry and money for. Thinking this, I couldn’t help but bitterly smile, throwing away my phone. I was now in a dilemma, and I didn’t know what to do.
In the early morning, there was no sunshine, and the sky was gloomy. This was a sign that the spring rain was about to come. The north wind was dry and hot, brushing against the window screening. I sat quietly in front of the dining table, waiting. The clock on the wall showed it was 9:45 AM. At this time, a sound came from the door. Kaleb got out of the room and walked towards the kitchen.
