The Illusion of Happiness
They missed the watermelons back home, but I couldn't even afford to let them have a taste of home before their passing.
My hands shook in rage even as I watched Sally and Sean dote on each other, and as I wobbled out of the room, Sally leaned on Sean's chest and asked, "Don't you think Rachel will leave you because of me? I knew it—I should stay abroad with our son. I'd be an eyesore here."
"It's fine, don't worry," Sean promptly replied. "She got pregnant without being married at thirty—no man will want her if she leaves me."