Single Mom Defies Husband

All of Lina Jenkins' savings were securely stashed away in a bank account. Carson Adams didn't know the exact amount, but he had suggested several times that they might trade their car for a new one, invest in some promising venture, or lend it to a close friend who was really in need. Each time, Lina found ways to politely refuse, countering his suggestions with a range of reasons.

Frustrated and embarrassed, Carson lashed out, declaring he wouldn’t give her any more money and that she could raise their daughter on her own. He assumed he could pressure Lina with the threat of cutting off financial support, unaware that money was the least of her concerns.

During their tense dinner, Carson reached for the platter of ravioli instead of the typical dinner rolls, stuffing one into his mouth as he glared at Lina. She calmly sipped her coffee, keeping her gaze steady.

Victorian-style dresses hung in the room, as if in memory of a festive Thanksgiving, a stark contrast to the palpable tension between them. Lina glanced out the window, picturing the breathtaking view of the Alps, distant and unattainable but as serene as ever.

Their WhatsApp messages remained unopened, a clear sign of the communication breakdown between them, like the stuffed ravioli now congealing on Carson's plate.