Pay bills ?

"Who cares about their plans? If you keep overthinking their actions, things won't work out. Just go with the flow, girl. Stand up to Cyril and make sure he never bothers you again. You always act too softly, and that's why everyone tries to push your buttons. But don't let people like him affect you, Irene. This is not how you should handle it," Lily said empathetically.

Lily understood her friend well. No matter how hard Irene tried to be strong, things always ended up in chaos. Lily tried to make her see that it wasn't the right approach. Irene was always scared of disappointing her family, or maybe she just desperately craved their love.

Lily couldn't fully grasp it, as her own family was always supportive. She had seen Irene cry and beg for her parents' love countless times, but they never gave it.

"You know I can't, and the marriage is already done. It's not like that's going to change anything here," Irene replied with resignation.

Lily reached out and gently held Irene's hands