Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

Debra's smile slowly faded.

"Shameless? Me? Perhaps your memory is failing you. When Juan cheated on me with Shelia, didn't you once say, 'What man doesn't fool around a little?' Why does the tune change when it's a woman in question?" "Men and women aren't the same."

"You sure are hard on your own gender."

She knew what kind of person Melody was. She didn't want to waste any more time arguing. Her tone turned cold and distant.

"If you're here to talk about that, then I think we're done. I have work to do, so I won't see you out."

Melody's temper flared. She slammed her hand down on the desk.

"I'm giving you a chance here. Don't you dare be so ungrateful."

"A chance? What kind of chance?"

Debra leaned back in her chair, calmly watching Melody puff herself up with righteous indignation.

Melody snorted, "You know just how many women would kill to marry into the Nichols family, don't you? The only reason you're wearing the title of Mrs. Nichols? Juan favors you. But if I were to get proof of your little dalliances with other men, do you think he'd still let you hold onto that title?"

chin on her hand and looked

"Go ahead and try."

throw in your lot with Tracy? Fine. If you're willing to throw away everything the Nichols family gave you just to trust an outsider,

Melody stormed out of the

smile, only to be met

out of sight,

office, where Debra was sitting leisurely in her

at that.

a close eye on her. She's sly, and I wouldn't put it past her to try digging up dirt on me, maybe hoping to catch me cheating during the marriage. She'll try to use that to force me and Juan to divorce, or worse. If she can make it public and drag my name through the mud, she'll have the ammunition she needs. The Nichols family's

go that far? I mean, no matter what, you are

I've seen

knew Melody's true nature better than Debra. Her kind

make sure someone keeps

close watch

any her. If sheet

moves, I'll let you