Chapter 193


    It was already past nine-thirty. Alicia did not rush to thepany but took an aimless walk on the


    streets instead.


    For the first time, she did not even have the energy to make money. She had to receive clients and


    she did not think she could do well with her current condition.


    She had no idea what to do. Coincidentally, Mrs. nchard called her, therefore she drove home.


    The whole day, she helped her mother but she was muddled and disorientated. They wrapped


    things up at noon and Mrs. nchard went to the market to get some fresh prawns for dinner.


    "Have you been busy, Ally? Why haven''t youe home for so long? Eat more! They''re all your


    favorites! I''ve also made some pie with handmade chicken filling, you should take them home as


    snacks!"


    Forking her a big, steamed prawn, Mrs. nchard took two looks at her and thought, "When she


    comes back in the past, she would be quiet but she is still rxed. This time, it is obvious that she is


    depressed."


    "Thanks, Mom! You have some too!"


    Taking up her fork, Alicia put some shrimps on her mother''s te. "I''m already full. Mom, you should


    have more!"


    In the past, she used toe home whenever she had free time. At present, she had not returned


    in a long time. Mrs. nchard figured that Alicia would not evene if she had not made the


    phone call.


    Her daughter would always share the good news but not the bad!


    Watching her pick at the food and eating mechanically, Mrs. nchard could guess that something


    had happened to her!


    Even so, she did not say anything much throughout the meal and even packed the pie for Alicia


    after dinner.


    Alicia was on the sofa fiddling with the remote control with dull, unfocused eyes. Mrs. nchard


    reached over and switched off the TV. "Ally, did something happen between you and Frederick?"


    She knew her daughter the best!


    In the past few years, Alicia had many jobs. Mrs. nchard had never seen her so dejected no


    matter how big the setbacks were. She did not even have any notable reaction when she gave up


    on designing. The only thing she could think of was Alicia''s marriage.


    Thest time she came back, she was quite happy. Sometimes, she would even look at the time


    anxiously when it was gettingte. This time, something was different!


    "Mom-"


    Alicia called her mother but said nothing. The words ''No'' stopped at her lips before she could


    speak. Her heart was hurting. She knew she should not long for it, she knew that they were


    divorced but she was upset!


    Pulling her over, Mrs. nchard gave her a hug.


    "Ally, every family has its own difficulties. We never thought that we wouldnd in this situation - in a


    different city and with only each other to depend on. They''re just things that we can''t do and things


    that can''t be forced. Nothing is more important than living on! If we live, anything is possible. Life is


    long and love will find its way. Don''t force yourself, you are the best and will receive the most


    beautiful love. You will find a man who will cherish you. Don''t give up no matter what!"


    Mrs. nchard sighed. She could do nothing but feel sad for Alicia. However, she did not let it show


    in fear of making her daughter even more upset.


    "To be honest, I could tell from the start that what happened between you and Frederick was an


    ident. Ally, I used to disapprove of marriages where the families do not match with each other.


    We''ve seen a lot about people these few years. When the difference is too big between people, it is


    destined that we can''t reach their level. We''ll even get ourselves into difficult positions!"


    She then stroked her daughter''s hair lovingly.


    She continued, "Don''t force it. If we can''t fight it, well be the only ones getting hurt. We are on the


    weaker side and you can''t bite the hand that feeds you. All you have to do is follow your heart


    without regrets and guilt; that''s how you should live! Look at our family. Such a tragedy happened


    but we still lived on to this day. It was tiring but would you say that you weren''t happy? Doesn''t it


    seem like a miracle? Three years ago, would you have dreamed that we could handle the burden


    and ovee everything like this? Women who get married or remarry at seventy or eighty are


    everywhere nowadays and they are happy! You won''t know how beautiful the scenery is at the next


    stop before you reach! Everything will be better, Ally."


    "Mom, I know! I''ll be fine!"


    Tears came to her eyes as Alicia hugged her mother. This time, she did not let them fall.


    She did not know what the future would bring but she knew that she could not give up, at least not


    for the moment! It was just that she was feeling terrible that day; she did not know whether she was


    sad about the divorce, being pranked, or losing the money.


    In short, it was a day full of bad luck!


    She did not mention her divorce as her feelings were in a mess. She did not know where to start.


    Alicia left her mother''s house, still in a lot of frustration. She drove through the streets aimlessly.


    After driving for some time, she came to her senses as she passed by a booming area. "Hmm, is


    there an event? Why is it so lively here?"


    Looking around, she found that she was not on the route home. Instead, she had reached East


    Bannpool.


    Perhaps it was due to her health, coupled with the previous incident, she was still scared. Hence,


    she had already ruled out dancing from her daily ns.


    All that she could do at home was to pack her belongings. She was also feeling down, thus she


    needed to let out some steam. She found a parking space and came back.


    The first thing she saw was a manufacturingpany having a promotional event for their new


    product.


    What would they be promoting in front of a nightclub?


    Moving forward, she saw the logo of an intimate couple and the unusual shape on the promotional


    materials. Her face went red. "Fifty Temptations?"


    It had a beautiful description but wasn''t it just a condom?


    No wonder it was so lively with all the men around! Suddenly, the memory of a movie popped into


    her mind- Fifty Shades of Grey!


    At that time, he had made fun of her...


    Alicia''s heart sank and she pursed her lips unhappily. Why had she thought of this again? Just as


    she was about to leave, some numbers on the huge poster caught her eye.


    Ten thousand dors?


    It was like a gift sent from heaven. She was poor to the point where she was almost penniless.


    Without thinking much, she walked over.


    A man dressed in a manager''s uniform approached her.


    "Miss, would you like to try? This is the new product from Euphoria Inc and we have an interesting


    promotional activity going on. All you have to do is distribute the product; one box for fifty dors.


    Each person can also leave a phone number and receive a free sample. The one with the highest


    sales will get a prize of ten thousand dors apart from a thirty percentmission. All participants


    will also receive a participation prize of one thousand dors, would you like to give it a try? Many


    people have already signed up. Look over there, those in the red caps are the promoters for the


    night..."


    Alicia scanned across the area and could only count three people!


    After all, promoting this type of product was quite embarrassing! But, when she thought about the


    money and the one thousand dors, it was almost the amount of her overtime wages!


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    She had lost a day, hence it would be able to help cover her loss!


    She was feeling terrible anyway and had nothing to do. She reached over and took a small bag


    from him. ''TH do it!"