Emma, on the other hand, was at the peak of her career as an actress, with endless opportunities ahead.
But now, instead of honing her acting skills, she was stuck cleaning up after two children every day.
She hadn't landed a new role in over half a year.
Every time something went wrong, she'd protect Martin's reputation, only to be rewarded with new enemies. In exchange, she'd act coy and get herself a new purse or a bit of pocket money.
In my previous life, during this same period, I was wholeheartedly arranging the best tutors for them.
I taught them horseback riding, golf, and took them to elite social events.
Yet, they never appreciated it and would mock me instead.
"You, with your small-minded ways, don't know anything about high society. Let me tell you, the events Auntie Jones takes us to, those are real galas—full of celebrities!"
No matter how hard I tried to explain that I was doing it for their own good, they never accepted it.
Now, they've finally gotten their wish, attending those high-society events they longed for.
5
That day, Martin, who hadn't been home in a while, returned.
He wanted to discuss which school to send his children to.