Chapter 20 The comments left under Yasmin's post praised her beauty and her kindness . There were even people recommending pet hospitals in Barry Isle ... I didn't know how to feel about this . It was so ironic ! To Timothy , our daughter and I were less important than Yasmin's dog . So , this was why he had broken his promise and delayed his return . I tossed and turned in bed , telling myself over and over not to think about it . However , my heart felt like it had been gripped by a fist . I couldn't breathe . I wanted to call Ruby to pour my heart out , but it was late at night . Besides , situations like this might happen again and again . I had to learn to save myself , rather than relying on Ruby every time . So , I sat at my desk and turned on my laptop . An idea came to me . I could channel my suppressed emotions by writing a novel and documenting my marriage with Timothy in words . I could also use it as a way to bid farewell to the past 25 years . I registered an account under the pen name " Neverending Night " , which symbolized the endless darkness I had endured for the past three years . They felt like they would never end . Perhaps it was due to my background as a journalist and my experience writing numerous articles that writing and recounting experiences came naturally to me . I wrote until 2:00 am . That was when exhaustion finally hit me , and I went to bed . The next morning , I was woken by my phone ringing . It was a call from Mom , saying that it had been a while since Timothy and I had visited her and Dad . She asked me to take him out for a meal . " Mom , Timothy can't make it today . He's ... " I hesitated . I didn't want to burden her and Dad , so I said , " He's on a business trip abroad and probably won't be back in time . " She said , " Well , if he can't come , you still can ! I miss you . " It had indeed been some time since I'd last been back to my family's home , so I agreed . When I arrived at noon , Mom had prepared a lavish feast . When she saw the gifts I'd prepared , she smiled warmly . " Oh , you silly thing . You don't have to be so polite with us when you're coming home ! Hurry up and wash your hands . Call your dad down for lunch . " When I went to the study , I found Dad playing chess against himself . He regretfully asked , " Has Timothy been busy lately ? I haven't seen him in ages . I was hoping to play a few rounds with him ! " Mom and Dad's high expectations of Timothy made me swallow my words . Even if I told them about my broken marriage , what could they do ?. They hadn't brought me into this world , but they had raised me . I didn't want to worry them anymore . So , I said , " When he's back , I'll make sure he comes over to play chess with you . " It was just Mom , Dad , and me at the dining table . " Where's Jonathan ? " I asked , puzzled . " I didn't see him the last time I was here , either . " 1/2 Chapter 20 +25 BONUS Mom's face lit up at the mention of him . " He's seeing someone ! He's barely home nowadays , and I think he went abroad a few days ago . " Dad didn't say anything , but the smile on his face showed how pleased he was with Jonathan's girlfriend . " Who is my future sister - in - law ? " I asked , feeling happy for Jonathan . " If she's got your seal of approval , she must be great . " Mom chuckled . " It's Yasmin Beech , that celebrity ! You're an entertainment journalist - you must know her , right ? She's as pretty as you . " My heart sank , and I dropped my cutlery . They fell to the floor with a clatter .