When Everything Is Broken And Torn

After 20 years of being a full-time mother and raising children, I held the wedding invitation and asked my husband, “Twenty years ago, you said you would hold a wedding banquet when you made money. Can you replace the can ring with a real ring now?”

My husband declined reluctantly.

“There is no need for formalism. I will ask my assistant to accompany you to pick a diamond ring next month.”

My daughter-in-law clung to my son’s arms.

“Mom, you are old now. Don’t do things that make others laugh.”