But Asher was proud and stubborn. He wouldn’t let her use their money, so she endured long months of nothing but cabbage and potatoes with him.
After Gwyneth got married, she gradually lost touch with Kieran.
Kieran had planned to return home at the end of the year to focus on the domestic market, but when he learned about Gwyneth’s marriage troubles, he came back sooner.
It had been 13 years since Gwyneth last saw Kieran, and seeing him again almost brought her
to tears.
“So, what are you planning to do next?” Kieran asked, looking at her with sympathy. He’d learned about Asher’s cheating during his time abroad.
Gwyneth was munching on a barbecue. She paused and replied, “I’m starting a guesthouse. And I’m waiting for the divorce to go through.”
She hadn’t figured qut the rest yet, but she knew she wasn’t going back to Laverston in the next two years. She’d been through too much pain in that marriage.
Kieran saw her with herhead down and said, “Our family’s planning to open a branch in Laverston. So my work’s going to be based there for the next few years. Once I’m settled, I’ll help you start your own business. Deal?”
Gwyneth shot her head up and shook it. “No, I can’t…”
Asher’s startup had done well a few years back, mainly because the market was right for it. But it wasn’t realistic with the economy in a slump and her health still not fully recovered.
Kieran rubbed his glass and slowly said, “Start with the guesthouse to get some experience, then sign up for an MBA program. Once our Laverston branch is stable after a year, I’ll help you with your business.”
Greta could see Gwyneth was struggling and said “Kie’s right. You’re more than capable. Focus on your studies next year, then let Kie help you the year after. Your divorce will be finalized by then, and things will get easier for you.”
“Alright.” Gwyneth finally stopped hesitating.
She signed up for the MBA program and dove right into her studies.
