Marry into Money by Accident

Chapter 27

Lianne was in the middle of her slumber when her personal phone on the bedside table vibrated. It was a video call from her grandmother.

She immediately accepted the video call request. “It’s late, Granny. Why are you still up?”

Marianne looked anxious on the video call. “You gave me a scare when I couldn’t get in touch with you.”

It was only then that Lianne noticed the several missed calls from her grandmother. “I was out getting some stuff, Granny. I forgot my phone.”

Marianne sighed in relief. “Have you had your dinner, Lianne? How are you managing work stress? You can change your job if it’s too much to handle. Don’t exhaust yourself.”

Feeling a lump in her throat, Lianne mewed, “I’m doing fine, Granny. Don’t worry. Enough about me. Have you been tutoring kids lately?”

Marianne was a retired teacher. Due to her favorable standing in the education community, the school rehired her for a few more years after her retirement. Marianne left the school system early this year, but as she was not the type to sit still, Marianne went on to become a tutor.

better to do, and I can earn an income through tutoring. It keeps my brain moving too. So it’s a win-win. Lianne, is your husband still busy

topic to talk about

she could not bring herself to mention Caleb’s intention to divorce her. For the last year or so, Lianne would often say Caleb was swamped with work every time Marianne asked about him. She never said to her grandmother that she had only met Caleb once, and it was on

“Granny, the only thing you talk about is your

and Caleb get along well. I know you two are busy with work. I’ll visit you in Rosewood during spring I can use the time

be kept under wraps anymore following Marianne’s arrival in Rosewood.

the heads up. Marianne would not take the news well if she happily came to Rosewood, only to

of life, but you’re married. You should

healthy marriage.”

upset. It took two to work a marriage. One person alone could not foster a solid martial bond, especially when the other had given up. “What if he doesn’t want to keep the

he refuse to keep the marriage strong?” To Marianne, Lianne was the best child she could ever ask for.

if he’s blind?”

“Did he

her head. “No, no. Nothing of that sort. He’s good to