No Love In This Life, No Foolishness In The Next Life — Novel

About

In a world where love has always felt like a distant dream, a woman finds herself at a crossroads after two decades of a passionless marriage. Just as she gathers the courage to break free from the shackles of her lifeless relationship with Harvey, an unexpected accident rewrites her fate. Now, back in the days before their love story ever began, she vows to reclaim her life and pursue her dreams—without him.

But as Harvey transforms from a distant figure into a supportive friend, she grapples with her growing curiosity about the man he could have been. Why is he suddenly so attentive, so eager to help her succeed? And what happens when he dares to confess feelings she thought she had buried long ago? Torn between the life she thought she wanted and the unexpected warmth of their renewed connection, she must confront haunting memories and the bitter truth of her past.

With stakes rising and emotions tangled, can she truly let go of the past and embrace a future where she controls her own happiness? Or will the ghost of their former life cast a shadow over her second chance?

No Love In This Life, No Foolishness In The Next Life1

After 20 years of marriage to Harvey McCarthy, I suddenly decided it was time to end this lifeless, dull relationship.

The night before filing for divorce, I prepared a big meal. Watching Harvey mop the floor, I had the urge to remind him to be careful – there was a lipstick stain on his shirt, likely from the woman he’d been seeing.

But I didn’t say anything in the end.

Instead, I asked the question I had wanted to ask for years, “Harvey, after all this time, did you ever love me?”

He hesitated for a moment, then dodged with a response: “We’ve been together so long. Does it even matter anymore?”

Looking into his evasive eyes, I felt exhaustion wash over me. “If I could turn back time,” I told him, “I wouldn’t love you again.”

I thought of a popular quote from the internet: “He didn’t choose you because you were special. He chose you because, at the time, you were his safest option.”

The next morning, I left the divorce papers on the dining table. As I walked out, Harvey ran after me.

In the commotion, we were involved in a car accident.

I opened my eyes and realized I was back four months before the SATs.