Naomi casually replied, “I said it’s all my fault. I didn’t manage to secure your son–in–law’s love.”
It was a good thing her father never fooled around. Otherwise, she’d be calling anyone “mom“.
Naomi didn’t argue with her.
Christine continued to wipe her tears. “You can’t entirely blame yourself for this. Brendan has his share of responsibility, and those women outside are also to blame.”
Naomi replied, “Indeed, this can’t be blamed solely on me.”
Ignoring Naomi’s response, Christine continued, “Naomi, if a woman wants to hold onto a man’s heart, she has to have his child. Otherwise, the man won’t settle down.”
Naomi couldn’t agree with Christine’s thoughts. Her child will be born for herself, not for anyone else.
Naomi remained silent.
Christine looked at her and asked, “Why aren’t you speaking?”
Naomi replied, “You’re right.”
Christine continued to cry. “Naomi, I came here today to have a heart–to–heart talk with you. Don’t even think about divorce. Your father and I will definitely not give you your household registration book if you
- do.
“Your father insisted that you should have a child no matter how tough life gets. If you don’t, what will you do when we’re gone? You can’t be left without anyone to take care of you.”
Naomi said, “Alright, I’ll have a child.”
Christine abruptly stopped crying and said, “Naomi, you promised this yourself. Don’t go back on your
word.”
Naomi tilted her head and rubbed her temple with one hand. “Yes, I promise.”
Worried that Naomi was just placating her, Christine added, “Your father has been quite troubled lately with company matters. Don’t cause him even more trouble.”
Naomi immediately straightened up. “What’s wrong with the company?”
She could choose not to have a child and tolerate frustration, but nothing could hinder her family’s journey to success or prevent them from making money. Every penny that Dennis earned now would be her retirement fund.
As they were leaving, they coincidentally met Heather and Brendan coming out of the study. There were
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