Even the photos of Elisha and me were burned to ashes.

I cried my heart out, not understanding why she was doing this to me.

She lightly told me. "Those who die unexpectedly bring bad luck."

I was so immersed in grief that I didn't have the energy to argue with her.

The reason I didn't get a divorce was because Troy's dimples looked so much like Elisha's.

I could still see a trace of Elisha in him.

I still remember when Amanda urged me to have a second child, but I refused, and she encouraged Troy to give me the cold shoulder.

Troy actually listened to her.

He wouldn't even smile at me anymore.

This short minute in the elevator was excruciating.

I really admired myself for putting up with it for half my life.

As the elevator reached the first floor, I put on a smile and said, "Amanda, didn't Troy mention wanting to buy another apartment the other day? He said we could get a better deal if we got a fake divorce."

"I agreed."

Amanda looked like she had misheard. Her eyes lit up. "What? You agreed?"

I nodded.

"We're going out to take care of it. We can pick up Elisha and still make it to the courthouse before it closes. The sooner we register, the better."

Amanda couldn't hide the joy in her eyes. She even showed rare concern for me.

"Alright, alright. Be careful on the road."

I smiled.

Away from you people, I would be safe wherever I go.

As for the fact that they were buying the wrong investment property, that was none of my business anymore.

At the school gate...

The moment I saw Elisha, it felt like ages had passed.

I rushed over and held her tightly in my arms.

Her chubby little hands wiped my tears as concern filled her tender face.

"Mommy, what's wrong? Did Grandma scold you again?"

Ever since giving birth to her, Amanda had never shown us any kindness.

It had made Elisha incredibly sensitive.

I quickly shook my head, unable to cherish her enough.

"No, honey, Mommy just missed you."

She pressed her lips, revealing adorable dimples that had been absent for too long.

Her smile brought tears to my eyes again.

Tilting her head, she hugged my neck. "Mommy, even though it's only been a day, I missed you too."

As she spoke, she planted a kiss on my cheek.

At that moment, I stood crying in the crowd like a fool.

After calming down, I held her hand tightly.

Don't worry.

In this life, I would do anything to spare you from even a hint of suffering.

I brought Elisha to a restaurant for lunch.