Chapter 26: A Daughter Married Off Is Like Water Spilled

After Alicia finished speaking, she paused for a moment. "I think you should try applying for security at the Pacific Ocean," she sneered. Despite her sarcasm, Alicia still felt a heavy weight on her chest. She had spent years in this household, and even a simple change in shoes had to be scrutinized by Charles. No matter what she did, someone always disapproved. Charles, observing Alicia’s reddened face from the slap Grace had given her the day before, noticed her teary eyes looking back at him. It made him feel uneasy. He muttered quietly, almost to himself, "Why does it feel like you’ve become a completely different person since I mentioned divorce?" Alicia didn’t want to waste any more words on Charles. She had one goal—to finalize the divorce. Ever since marrying Charles, she had slowly lost herself, spending each day buried in frustration, unfairness, and false accusations. Now that she had decided to end things, Alicia vowed to reclaim her dignity. From this moment on