She had originally thought she would spend the rest of her life this way: raising her child well, taking good care of her mother-in-law. No matter how difficult life became, as long as she gritted her teeth and endured, she believed she could get through it.
Besides, ever since she had been able to work in the workshop, her family's financial situation had eased considerably. At least, they no longer worried about food and clothing, and her child could attend school and learn to read.
She had never considered remarrying. She was afraid others might look down on her son, and also afraid they might disdain her mother-in-law.
How many men were willing to raise another man's child, let alone that man's mother?
Actually, there were some, but...
She would rather continue living her life simply than settle for less.
But then he had just happened to appear in her home.
And as it happened, he was an honest man.
