Isabel held no more illusions about Adrian.
But seeing him in a white matching family outfit still left a bitter taste in her throat, like she’d swallowed medicine.
Last year, before Oliver had transferred to this preschool, there was a similar event that parents were invited to.
Adrian happened to be in the country.
She had asked him if he could possibly attend the family activity with them.
To her surprise, Adrian had agreed.
She was overjoyed and went out to buy matching outfits.
But both father and son refused to wear them.
Adrian rarely said much to her, but the icy chill radiating from him made his displeasure clear.
Oliver, however, was blunt. “Mom, these look so stupid. I’m not wearing this.”
She had no choice but to give up, not wanting to upset Adrian.
She also wanted her son to be happy.
But when they arrived at the school gate, Adrian took a call. His expression changed, and he turned and left immediately.
At the time, Oliver had still been looking forward to appearing with both his parents.
He grabbed Adrian’s arm and asked what was wrong.
When he heard it was something to do with Selena, he immediately left with Adrian to go abroad.
That day, she stood alone at the school gate.
Watching the people come and go.
She saw a father with his child perched on his shoulders while the mother handed him water and wiped his sweat.
She saw a family of three, hand in hand, wearing special matching outfits as they walked cheerfully into the school.
She watched them with envy for a long time before she got a call from the teacher.
And she had to make excuses for both her husband and her son.
Even then, even when she felt she was losing both of them, she held on to their broken marriage for another year.
She wasn't ready to give up.
What if?



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