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

say what

enjoying the fruits of my labor, spending our money without contributing anything.

than ever

want to keep freeloading off us. Don’t bring up such bullshit in

you!” Melanie

I’m overbearing? You can tell me

find someone you love.”

“You should teach your sister a lesson and stop spolling her.

be more

slammed the table, startling Ava, who pouted and

enough! Let’s eat! Stop causing a scene!”

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

her everything

our meal. When we headed

said Johnson had already handled it.

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

call

We need to teach her a lesson.”

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

was inappropriate, as I had already said enough today.

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

don’t want to feel like a freeloader anymore because I’ve become quite