Chapter 70

“I left him, yes. And I don’t regret what I did. My life was happier and more colorful without him. And I will not make the mistake of destroying it again and making my life dark again, so that our family can be built again.”

“That’s bullshit… it’s not happening.” I placed my hand on her shoulder, and despite her trying to get away from me, I tightened my grip there. To the best of my ability, I make myself become the cutest creature she could’ve seen before. “We’re not riding in the same boat, Lucile... so, we have different destinations, right? Because you are on the path of the men you force to like you. Well, you’re different from me... I’m no longer looking for a man. I’m seeking happiness and peace of mind now.”

“Are you insulting me—”

“If you think that’s an insult... then, maybe.”

I turned my back on her because she didn’t seem to have any intention of letting me into her house and even drink juice. It’s just that she had something to say that made me