Chapter 108 Go on a Date with Me
Even if Audrey divorced her husband, she couldn't choose Kevin . The age gap was too big, and Kevin was just a high school student, far from being able to support a family or be a husband. Kevin knew this and never expected to end up with Audrey. He just wanted her to be happier and not as miserable as she was now, constantly harassed by people like Quentin Rodriguez.
Kevin glanced at Audrey and saw a fleeting look of confusion and helplessness in her eyes. He couldn't help but hold her hand tighter, feeling a surge of determination. No matter how their relationship developed, he resolved to stay by her side through this tough time.
Kevin 's question stirred up Audrey's inner turmoil and anxiety. Since dating, she had felt a divergence in values with her husband, Carl Johnson. She loved teaching and wanted a stable job as a teacher and a simple life.
However, her husband always aspired for greatness and success. In college, he was ambitious, often organizing activities and starting businesses. Audrey was initially attracted to his drive and accepted his pursuit because he seemed different from the aimless students around them.
However, after they got together, she gradually found her husband to be impatient and reckless. He dreamed of overnight success. So, he started a company with friends, only to fail miserably and lose all their savings. While other classmates found stable jobs, her husband felt ashamed and returned home, only to think that their city lacked opportunities. Encouraged by friends, he went to the South to seek fortune.
Audrey had serious talks with him, hoping he would return and find a steady job so they could live a happy life together without unrealistic dreams of sudden wealth. But Carl, enchanted by the bustling city, refused to live a mundane life. Their discussions always ended in fierce arguments, with him accusing her of being shortsighted and unsupportive.
Audrey felt deeply wronged. She had found a good teaching job with the help of relatives but had to quit and follow her husband back home at his insistence. Despite this, she had no regrets, believing that as long as they were happy together, location didn't matter.
But her husband's baseless accusations hurt her deeply. She only wanted a normal life. Was that too much to ask?
Audrey had considered quitting to join her husband in his ventures, but he disagreed, saying the city's high costs and his current poverty made it impractical. He couldn't afford to support her and didn't want the distraction of caring for her. Plus, her stable teaching job was a fallback in case his ventures failed.
Audrey had no choice but to accept his arrangement and stay alone. She didn't know that Carl's real reason for keeping her away was selfishness. He feared that in a prosperous city, she might leave him for someone better since she was so stunning.
Audrey felt deeply conflicted. She wanted her husband by her side but was rejected whenever she offered to join him. She didn't know how long this situation would last. Occasionally, thoughts of divorce crossed her mind, but memories of their five to six years together held her back. She didn't want to give up on the relationship easily.
With a sigh, Audrey resigned herself to her lonely life. With her husband absent, her parents far away, and few close friends at school besides Alissa, weekends and holidays were especially lonely for her, especially when she saw other families enjoying outings.
As she wallowed in self-pity, Kevin 's firm grip on her hand brought her back. She looked up to see his concerned gaze, which warmed her heart. Grateful for his presence, she squeezed his hand back and leaned her delicate body against his shoulder. At that moment, she forgot she was a married woman. She just wanted Kevin 's warm embrace.
Feeling Audrey's soft body against his shoulder, Kevin 's mind went blank. He couldn't understand why she suddenly became so intimate. Audrey's moods were unpredictable, like the weather. He wanted to hug her but feared she might get angry. He had already gained so much today and didn't want to push his luck.
However, he misunderstood. Women often say one thing but mean another. Audrey leaned on Kevin 's shoulder for a few seconds before standing up straight, casting a reproachful glance at him. She seemed to blame him for not understanding her need for a hug. Though she wanted to maintain a platonic relationship, in her moment of vulnerability, she hoped Kevin would embrace her. She couldn't bring herself to take the initiative.
"Let's go upstairs," Audrey suddenly smiled, realizing she was being unreasonable. Kevin couldn't read her mind. He was already doing well for his age. In high school, boys only expressed love through flowers and letters, but none were as considerate as Kevin . No wonder even the strict Alissa had fallen for him. Audrey wondered if Alissa remained serious even while sleeping with Kevin . The thought made her smile, and she decided she would have to interrogate Alissa someday.
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