Chapter 9

Back in the countryside, things were nothing like the glamorous city life—but it was peaceful and quiet. I bought all kinds of craft materials and started experimenting with DIY projects for social media. This had always been my hobby, a little dream of mine. However, ten wasted years of endless housework had kept me from taking that first step. But now, it was time. My crafting talent proved exceptional. As my online followers grew, so did my influence. One weekend, I received an invitation to be a guest speaker at an event. To my surprise, Calvin showed up at the same event. The moment he saw me, his eyes widened in disbelief. "Josie... It's been so long. How have you been? You look completely different now. You're practically glowing." I studied him carefully. Gone was his usual polished composure. Despite his tailored suit, he could not hide the air of defeat clinging to him. When he offered me a drink, I pushed it away with a cold smile. "Seems life hasn't treated you well,