Tina Hernandez watched Lucas Hutt's car drive away, her heart remaining motionless. Was this her life from now on? First she encountered one scumbag, and now she married another scumbag.
She envisioned herself years later, living a miserable life, ending up lonely and old.
How could she have any hope for her future?
When she turned around and saw Bella Scott standing silently behind her, she raised her eyebrows, "Can you make some noise when you walk? It's scary."
Bella Scott recalled her own brief marriage to Edward Anderson. If she had been more sensible back then, perhaps the outcome would have been different...
"Since you're married to Lucas Hutt, have you ever thought of getting along with him? After all, you are now husband and wife, and if one of you made concessions..."
"I have nothing left; I don't want him to trample on my last shred of self-esteem." Tina Hernandez resolutely replied.
