Semua Bab Who's the Poor Thing Now?: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Stacy had a nanny, a housekeeper, and a butler—she didn't have to lift a finger at all. As long as she stayed away from gambling, that money would last her several lifetimes.A young girl adopted from the orphanage—now she had struck it rich and lost a husband. Most people couldn't even dream of getting that lucky. So I didn't understand why, in everyone's eyes, she was somehow the most pitiful one.I was exhausted to see her appearing everywhere in my life, yet I couldn't even accuse her of being a mistress who wrecked someone's marriage.I heard myself saying, "I want a divorce."Troy's eyes widened in anger. "You want a divorce over something so small?"I nodded nonchalantly. "Think whatever you want."Over something so small? Sure.While he spent every day and night with Stacy, I kept telling myself that it was only right for him to do that. We were family, after all. And she had just lost her husband, so it was understandable she needed someone there for her.But the tru

"Sharon, you didn't seriously think Troy could marry two women, did you? And if I don't go along with it, you're just going to kick me out?" I continued.Sharon pressed her lips together, glaring at me, silent.I froze, taken aback. Did I just hit the mark?Stacy straightened her back, turning away from me. There was no way she didn't know anything about Sharon's plan.Suddenly, I burst out laughing, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I guess. Turns out you caused the problem."Gritting my teeth, I continued, "Let me make this clear, it's never going to happen!"Troy tried again to explain, "Honey, I swear I didn't do anything to betray you."I slapped him hard across the face, and tears began to fall uncontrollably from my eyes. "You really make me sick.""How dare you hit my dad!" Jude screamed and charged at me, his small head slamming into my stomach.I was caught off guard and knocked to the ground, landing in a pile of shattered ceramics. The pain made my face tu

When I was dating Troy, my parents didn't comment much about it. But the moment marriage came up, they were completely against it."Diane, marriage is different from dating. We don't deny that Troy is a good man, but his mother is notoriously tough and hard to deal with. Troy's personality made it obvious that his mom had him wrapped around her finger."He might protect you for a while, but can he really stand against his mother forever? Would he really have your back all the time?"But the more they tried to stop me, the more determined I was to prove that love could conquer all. Fueled by nothing but passion, I married Troy despite all their objections.But when it came time to talk about the wedding, he hesitated—stammering, torn, and unsure. "Honey, Jerry just passed away not long ago. My mom says the family has to mourn in remembrance of Jerry, so we can't have the wedding."One thing after another, I kept having to give in to their wishes. From no wedding to letting Jude cal

Stacy clutched her head and screamed, "Help! He's trying to kill me!"Sharon arrived in a panic, smacking his hand in desperation. "What a sin this is! Stacy's pregnant. Let go of her now!"Troy looked at her pleadingly. "Mom, I'm begging you—just this once, let me make the decision. I really love Diane. I can't live without her."Tristan walked over and wrapped his arm around me, and that alone was enough to turn Troy's eyes bloodshot."Tristan, let go of my wife!"Tristan raised an eyebrow. "You're holding onto someone else's wife, so I thought I'll help you with yours. No need to thank me."Sharon spat viciously at us, "Adulterers! Troy, you must divorce that shameless bitch!"Troy panicked. "Mom! Please stop making things worse. Diane is still carrying my child."Sharon narrowed her eyes. "And how do you know for sure it's yours?"I nodded approvingly. "I always thought your mom wasn't much of a good person, but I'll give her this—she's smarter than you."Tristan gently p