* Maggie

Today is a new day. It's true that my eyes still hurt from crying for a long time, but now it's over. I'm pregnant so I have to do everything to stay emotionally stable. I don't want to worry about the meanness of Lawrence and his darling anymore. I am no longer his wife. I'm going to register for a master's degree next year if all goes well. In the meantime, I want to look for a way to earn money for my child.

I went to Mom's shop very early this morning. It is located just at the entrance to the capital's large market; it attracts a...