Love Mission: Ex-wife Strikes Back

"Mom, please don't..." Alarmed by Tina's reaction, Julia quickly put a hand on her arm and said reassuringly, "Terence gives me enough money. It's just that..."

"Just what? What is it?" Tina asked with a frown.

"My mother sued me a while ago, remember? She wanted ten million, so I gave her the alimony from Terence, plus my own savings. Even then, I only had about eight million, so... I don't actually have a lot of money right now." Julia forced a smile. "Mom, I like it here, I really do. Don't worry."

"Are you saying you gave all your money to Mandy?" Tina asked, frowning.

"That's right." Julia nodded with a sheepish smile.

"My dear girl, why are you so silly?" Tina's frown deepened. She looked steadily at Julia and said, "You know she's been cruel and unfair to you. You've been taking care of her all these years, and she repaid your kindness by slandering you and letting the entire city know about it. If I were you, I'

ver. Please don't bring this up again."

"Why are you so stubborn?" Tina was annoyed. She knew Terence was stubborn, but she hadn't expected Julia to be just as stubborn. Why couldn't they kiss and make up? What was the problem?

It seemed ridiculous to her that two people in love with each other would rather pretend to be enemies than own up to their feelings.

"Let's not talk about it, Mom." Julia forced a smile as she seized the opportunity to change the topic yet again. "It was really nice of you to buy groceries for me on the way over. How about I make you lunch? You can try my cooking."

"Julia, please, listen..." But Julia had slipped away before Tina could finish her sentence.

As far as she was concerned, there was nothing left to discuss. Making lunch was just a convenient excuse for her to slip away.

Tina sighed as she watched Julia walk away.

How was she ever going to persuade them to get back together?