At that moment, I realised that it was now more critical for me to prioritise my mom's happiness over my own love life.

As hard as it may be, I've decided finally to distance myself from Mark and her life. My mom has always been there for me, and it's time for me to return the favour. I'm determined to make her happy.

I left home early in the morning to avoid Mark and felt relieved for doing so, because this is the right thing to do. However, during the entire class time, my mind kept ...