Chapter 6

When Charlie and I got married, his family was poor and couldn't afford decent gifts or a grand wedding ceremony,

I knew Charlie, as the eldest son, had it tough, so I never pressured him about anything.

My parents, worried about my well-being and afraid I might suffer, bought a house for me in full.

That house was meant to be our marital home.

After the wedding, my parents paid for Charlie and me to honeymoon in Bali,

We had just returned today.

I hadn't even lived in this marital home for a few days, and now I was being asked to give it to someone else. Although I was displeased, considering Charlie's feelings, I didn't want to say much more.

Seeing my agreement, Charlie was moved to tears. He hugged me tightly, saying I was suffering and he would make it up to me in the future.

That night, Charlie and I went to his mother's house to stay for the night,

As soon as we entered, I could see the cramped space,

The old furnishings, and the smell of cooking oil that filled the entire house made me very uncomfortable.

But I looked at Charlie beside me and ultimately held back, saying nothing.

After Charlie's father passed away, as the eldest son in the family, Charlie naturally shouldered more responsibilities.

I lay on the slightly loose bed board, covered with a quilt that smelled faintly of mildew,

I forced myself to close my eyes and sleep, but the result was a sleepless night.

The next morning, I faced Charlie with two panda eyes. He looked at me, wanting to say something but hesitating,

Without asking, anyone could see that I hadn't slept well last night.