Chapter 317

Lulu appeared helpless. "Look, I didn't tell you before, but the fight we had was really bad. He's really angry, and he's definitely on his mother's side about having me resign. I feel like he really wants me to be his full-time wife… but this is the one choice that matters, isn't it? Either I give up my career to be with him, or keep my career and give up on him. Can't bake your cake and eat it." Irene did not know what to say. "Well, you have no family here and no place to stay, so you can stay here in my room." Lulu smiled. "Thank goodness I have you." "The feeling's mutual." Irene smiled back. "I won't know what to do with myself in Sunny City otherwise… How about a little drink? It'll help you sleep." "No thanks." Lulu shook her head—alcohol would only ease their frustration for a moment, but would not resolve the issue. "Go home, Irene—you have a family now, so you shouldn't stay out the entire night. I need time alone to think about what I should do anyway." "Okay," Irene