for him to integrate into your life,” Grandma May observed. Liberty replied thoughtfully, “Grandma May, I’ve been through a failed marriage. Hank and I knew each other for over a decade, loved each other for a few years, and were married for more than three years. Despite this, we ended up divorced. I no longer aspire to marriage or love.
“I don’t need to marry again, nor do I require a man to depend on. My life is quite fulfilling as it is. Besides earning a living, my greatest wish is for Sonny to succeed. Marriage doesn’t guarantee happiness for a woman; often, it brings pain and exhaustion.
“In a marriage, women frequently bear the brunt of sacrifices. I left my job to care for our baby at home—giving birth and raising our child. I became a full-time housewife, but what did I gain? I became isolated from society and centered my life around my husband and child. I didn’t have the time or energy to present myself well.
“Before I knew it, I had morphed into an ordinary housewife. I invested so much of myself, yet it seemed meaningless to others. I was criticized for not soothing our child when he cried and blamed for failing to care for him when he was ill. Despite being home all the time, I was berated for not raising our child properly.
“When I spent money, it was only on our small family—on my husband and child. I hesitated to treat myself, and when I occasionally bought new clothes, my husband scolded me. He questioned the necessity of new clothes since I didn’t socialize.
“Whenever I requested an allowance, I was told to cut back. I was accused of overspending, as if my purchases were the sole reason for our financial strain. It felt as if I were being labeled as greedy.
“In summary, I constantly faced my husband’s criticisms. He was aware that I had no income yet insisted on splitting expenses evenly. I sacrificed so much.”
Our love, marriage, and family meant so much to me, yet I was asked to pay for half of everything, as if I had taken advantage of him. He wanted me to work and earn money, but also expected me to continue being a free nanny at home.
Liberty reflected on her failed marriage and asked, “Grandma May, if you were in my position, would you still believe in marriage and love? If something like this can happen in a first marriage, what hope is there for a second?”
“I have no desire to remarry—not at least in the next few years. Grandma May, if Mr. Lewis persists, I would appreciate your help in introducing me to a man who can pretend to be my partner, so Mr. Lewis will let go of his intentions.”
Grandma May replied, “A woman sacrifices a lot in an ordinary marriage. It’s unfortunate if her husband doesn’t recognize that. Perhaps this is why many women hesitate to marry.”
“There’s no rush. You can give Duncan a chance first. If you find you can’t accept him after all he’s done and want him to step aside, I’ll help arrange someone to act as your partner. I just feel that Duncan and Hank are quite different.”
Liberty chuckled at herself and said, “I’m still traumatized from what happened. Mr. Lewis seems great now, but who knows? Hank was wonderful too, and I never imagined we’d end up divorced.”
Things had become difficult before the divorce. Hank grew reckless and cheated on Liberty with Jessica after he achieved some success and started earning money.
Duncan, who came from a wealthy family and was richer than Hank, made Liberty doubt whether his feelings for her would ever change.
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