Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 17 Teaching My Sister–in–law a Lesson

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Melanie didn’t take kindly to what I said. Her displeasure was evident as she retorted, “Chloe, don’t be unappreciative of what you have. You know how my brother treats you, right? He’s the one out there working hard, and you dare to be choosy? Don’t be so overbearing.”

I glared at her, saying, “Oh? Do you feel bad for your brother? When did I ever need your two cents in

conversations with him?”

Melanie rolled her eyes, “–”

I didn’t let her continue and interrupted, “What’s wrong with being a full–time housewife? It seems like you’ve got a bone to pick with that. No wonder you were desperate to experience a housewife’s life at Galar Tower. You enjoyed that, didn’t you?”

My gaze was intense as I stared at Melanie. My past submissive behavior made her think I was an easy

target.

“You think your brother is the only one hard at work? Ask your brother if he dares to say that to me,” I

didn’t give Melanie a chance to speak and continued, “Don’t you or your family remember me looking for

clients all over the city that I even suffered from stomach ulcers?

I

“Matthew doesn’t even dare to say he built the company alone. Yet, you have the nerve to tell me I don’t

the right to say what

I didn’t let up. “You’re enjoying the fruits of my labor, spending our money without contributing anything. Do you think you deserve

icier than ever as I stared

us. Don’t bring up such bullshit

you!” Melanie

the infuriated Melanie, saying, “You said I’m overbearing? You can tell me about it again when

someone you love.”

Matthew and said, “You should teach your sister a lesson and stop spolling her. Please

her to be more respectful.*

you…” Melanie slammed the table, startling Ava, who pouted

roared in frustration, “That’s enough! Let’s

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aimed his frustration at Melanie, which relieved me

everything was okay.

our meal. When we headed out to pay the

said Johnson had

outside the restaurant and didn’t get into our car. I

to call

stern, “Leave her alone. We

Although I didn’t have a favorable impression of my sister–in–law, saying too

as I had already

I used Melanie’s topic as a starting point, “I’m considering returning to work

to feel like a freeloader anymore because I’ve become quite