All I got in return were endless quarrels and my mother-in-law’s ruthless suppression.
This time, I raised my head with a docile smile.
“All right, I’ll listen to you.”
“I’ll resign tomorrow.”
Their surprise and satisfaction nearly overflowed. My mother-in-law even clapped her hands repeatedly.
“Now that’s the right attitude! Our Emily is so sensible!”
Daniel hugged me tightly, planting a kiss on my forehead, full of triumph.
“Don’t worry, sweetheart. I’ll make sure you live a good life.”
I leaned meekly into his arms, my lowered lashes concealing every emotion.
A good life?
Their good life was about to end.
The next day, I handed in my resignation at the company.
My director Michael Lewis was heartbroken.
“Emily Carter, think it over! NovaTech is about to be nominated for the International Innovation Award. This is three years of your hard work!”
Michael pushed the resignation back to me.
“Michael, I’ve already finished handing over all my work.”
My voice was calm as I pushed the letter back to him.
“My mind is made up.”
Michael sighed deeply, then signed his name.
Downstairs, I took one last look at the place where I had struggled for fifteen years.
In my last life, I fled here like a beaten dog.