When she heard what I said, Iris softened but was still skeptical. "Are you sure about this? You don't need to take care of your daughter anymore?"
"Yes, I'm sure. My daughter is grown up now. It's time I started living for myself."
"I hope you mean it."
I knew Iris didn't fully trust me yet. I'd have to prove myself through my actions going forward.
So, I threw myself into my work.
I put all my energy into my job and naturally stopped worrying about picking Ruby up.
Ruby, who couldn't wait to go on dates with that troublemaker, was more than happy with this arrangement.
She and that boy frequently ate all sorts of junk food, drinking multiple cups of juice daily. She was visibly gaining weight.
One day, she grabbed the fat on her waist and hesitantly asked, "Mom, am I getting fat?"
