"Mum, do you know how much Bo has cried? Where have you been so long?" Dawan enquired.
"Okay, I see. It must have been a tough job for you. I was outside to buy a chocolate for Bo. But..."
even before Natalie could finish her sentence, Dawan burst out –
"I understand. You didn't have the money. But, can't you choose between options? Staying here at home, looking after Bo, was more important. If he is throwing a tantrum, you should try to make him understand. You are pampering him. He's getting spoiled. You try to give him every single stuff he wants. Life is not so easy. He should realize that man doesn't get everything he wants. He has to work hard to earn a thing. It's really necessary to bring up Bo to become sensible and teach him some good manners."
"But he's still a kid." countered Natalie.
"Yup, he is a kid. And if you keep considering him as a kid, he will never improve."
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Life Is Not Hopeless
Short StoryA story revolving around Natalie, a poor factory worker. Natalie is a Singaporean woman leading a happy life with her husband and two lovely children. Her life shatters when her husband dies, the event which marks the beginning of her struggles and...
