Chapter 9

From what I knew about Jared, work consumed most of his attention, Yvonne took up half of what was left, and Tracy got the rest. To him, I was basically invisible. It was time to kick my divorce plans into overdrive.

When I got home, the servants were still up. They saw me and quickly rushed over to greet me.

The two servants, Wendy and Joyce, Wendy and Joyce, both in their early forties, were incredibly hardworking. With them around, the house stayed spotless.

“Mrs. Holcomb, I made oatmeal. Have a bowl before bed?” Wendy offered, stepping forward.

“Sure, thanks,” I said with a smile. Staying healthy was also my focus right now. I was determined to boost my energy, get in shape, and feel great from the inside out.

Wendy was an amazing cook. Her oatmeal tasted just as good as any store–bought stuff. I had some, but couldn’t finish it all.

suggested she share the rest with Joyce.

I

was really something. Not only had she

around, I’d fixated on her like she was the root of all evil. We’d barely spoken, but she still drained me. I

be. Those toxic people and drama were like a dark cloud hovering over me, blocking out every

was done letting anyone’s negativity trap me like a prisoner. From now on, I was

Yvonne return. For a moment, it seemed like someone’s footsteps had stopped right by my

under the covers with me. “Mom, still sleeping? You have to take me to school,”

running late. “Ask your dad to give you a ride. I’m swamped today,” I

I’d withdraw my love

you possibly be busy with?” Yvonne frowned. “You don’t even have a

waved a long box in front of my face. “Dad got this for you last night. Wanna

a diamond

helped him pick it out?” I

taste.” Jared had probably prepped

I asked,

nodded. “Don’t get mad, okay? Tracy’s Dad’s work partner. She’s nice to me because

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