The misserable wife

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appily exclaimed, showing my fath

ears, or more accurately, it's what kept Dad Ja

ious wooden items like tables. He also has a knack for

are impressive, showcasing my dad's incred

p with innovative ideas for his projects and skillful

said I could become an architect or an interior

to save enough, I dream of opening a shop specializing in crafting children's toys. Maybe

you, Jam!" Dad happily exclaimed, giving me a tigh

elly – actually, it's a dwarf. I

as ever!" he said in awe, laughing

the floor, smiling widely as we admired

within a few days. Every emotion is part of the process, but we find joy in carving together. I

ving us the motivation to start a

hter, tousling my shoulder-length chocolate-c

houted, and I even clapped my

e my rewards – to

t on. I also handed Dad my wallet. I raised an eyebrow and grinned.

oft drink!" Dad said, and we both e

rooms. We only have a few belongings inside,

nancial constraints, we couldn't afford her treatment. Dad's job only covered our daily expenses. Mom chose to rest and didn't wa

ack then because my mom's health was

g we could do. That was what was meant for Mom. It was God's will, and he

y since he had a child – me. So

her. Even if I grew up without a mom, Dad never lacked love for me

ure, but I already have my parents with me... even though Mom Fe

ause we both know that my mot

day we get to be together. Dad is also quite busy with his job. Back

exam. I'll only be paying half of my tuition becau

dean's list, and Dad is re

mers are dining inside. It's around 3 PM, snack time, and students frequent the place sin

or a long time, well-known in the a

re still many customers," D

pancit canton is rea

it. That's why you always beat me,

I still get to eat our favorite pan

If I see him sad or struggling, it

r busy at the counter, almost bowing down. When

layfully tapping a woman nearby. I didn't

eeted her warmly, and her smile

motions she showed to my dad, but I could

ngs for my dad. But I know...she'll only ge

they end up together, both being widowed. My concern is how he'll feel

mom, Dad Jasper's heart still beats

er husband passed away five years ago due to lung pr

d my dad and turned to me, "and to y

a cold soft drink too," my dad requested as he helped

eless, the place was cool with a ceiling fan and a

t into laughter uncontrollably because Sahara's predictions abo

f Dad lost again. Occasionally, we also buy food from them. If i

ather's slowness. You know, when you get

Sahara joined i

t," she commented. I'm not used to receiving com

n. Just one compliment," my dad tea

always love teasing me

of yours. Redder than a tomato," he remar

y fell silent and sighed. It seemed

Fei's death anniversary is comin

we both know she's happy wherever she is at this moment

watching over us," h

Jam. She'll never be gone from here," he said, gen

why I worry about

eone is ne

mom Fei so much..."

she loves now, Dad!" I t

burst into laughter just as

ncit canton with boiled

t 21, and I share my life with m

f the first chapter of