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

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 that?”

than ever as I stared

to keep freeloading off us. Don’t bring up such bullshit in front of me again. Your brother might

Melanie

Melanie, saying, “You said I’m overbearing? You can tell me about

find someone

I turned to Matthew and said, “You should teach

her to be more

startling Ava, who

“That’s enough! Let’s

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his frustration at Melanie, which relieved me somewhat. Meanwhile, I comforted

everything was

we finished our meal. When we headed out to pay the bill, the

had already

restaurant and didn’t get into our car. I glanced at Matthew to ask, “Aren’t

to call her in?”

stern, “Leave her alone. We

say much, either. Although I didn’t have a favorable impression

as I had already said

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

feel like a freeloader anymore because I’ve become quite

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