Sometimes, the fear of divorce is really about the fear of how others will look at you.
Compared to Mrs. Shields, she felt like she was nothing.
Her husband had cheated, and she hadn't taken good care of the home.
Anne Sutton stood to the side, and when she heard Mrs. Shields' question, she grew worried for her mother. But since they were talking, it wasn't her place to interrupt, so she could only hold back.
Hearing Mrs. Shields' words, Mrs. Sutton said, "Yes, we're divorced. It should have happened a long time ago."
She hadn't been this resolute even when she found out Sean Sutton had an illegitimate child. But now...
She hadn't initiated the divorce, but he was the one who refused to continue, insisting on it no matter what and turning her into a laughingstock.
Mrs. Shields offered some comfort. "A divorce is a divorce. You can find someone better in the future. No need to be so pessimistic."
"I won't," Mrs. Sutton said. "I'm not going to look for anyone else."
