My mother-in-law was hospitalized with a heart attack, but thankfully, there was no serious danger.In the hospital room.Chloe and I sat by the bed. My mother-in-law clutched my hand tightly, tears streaming down her face.”Alex, Chloe is so foolish. She’s always been stubborn since she was little.
Just give her a bit more time; she’ll come to her senses.”I didn’t say anything.Her voice choked, and she patted the back of my hand gently, “All these years, your dad and I have treated you like our own son. We only recognize you as our son-in-law.””My body won’t last another two years. If you two get divorced, Mom will…””Mom won’t be able to close her eyes when she goes.”
My nose stung with sadness.Unable to bear an elderly woman crying and pleading, I took a deep breath and said yes.Only then did my mother-in-law visibly relax.…In the hallway.I clutched my agonizing stomach, looking at Chloe. “Let’s pick a day and finalize the divorce.”Chloe froze. “Didn’t you just say…””I was lying to her.”The more my stomach hurt, the calmer my expression became. “Our business, I don’t want to bother the elderly with it.””I’ll send you the drafted divorce agreement.””I don’t agree!”
