He likes to look at himself in the small mirror in the kitchen every morning, smile at himself, and then leave for school.

I picked up the vegetables and looked up, just in time to see my reflection in that tiny mirror.

How long had it been since I properly used a mirror to touch up my makeup?

I used to be such a proud white-collar worker.

The reflection in the mirror showed me with a sallow complexion, sagging skin, and my once bright eyes now lacking their original sparkle due to years of hard work.

After having two sons, I rarely exercised, and my middle-aged figure had lost its appeal to the opposite sex.

What should I do if Olly remarries?

The children must be supported; they are still young.

I stood there, aimlessly, with the water in the kitchen flowing away.

"Hey, do you need help?"

It was Olly's voice. I snapped out of my daze and saw him looking radiant and energetic, like a man in his early thirties.

It's true that women age easily. I've lost my shine after staying home all these years.

"Has she left?"

I asked carefully. Olly didn't answer directly.

"Just a friend."

He washed a tomato for himself.

"What kind of friend?"