Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Chapter 39

“Man, the drama in high society never ends, does it?” Selina mused, her expression a mix of awe and amusement. “Makes my dad’s little affair a child’s play.”

Joy gave her a side-eye and said, “Girl, are you for real?”

“I’ll tell you all about it some other time.” Selina waved off the question and turned to Leanne. “So, did you go through with it?”

A bittersweet smile tugged at Leanne’s lips. It was meant to be a grimace, but instead, there was a serene coldness to it as if she was facing her destiny with a calm

indifference.

Unlike Selina, who was accustomed to the luxuries of nobility, Leanne had lost the shield of her parents early in life, growing up amidst one struggle after another.

All she ever wanted was some peace and stability.

If she had a choice, she wouldn’t have wanted to get involved in this mess.

She had wanted to say no, but Jennifer, already aggravated by Mary, had snapped, “Leanne, we took you in, raised you and funded your education. Now our family needs your help, and you don’t get to say no.”

Spoiled Selina wasn’t about to worry about obligations.

If not, they can go kick rocks! I mean, you’re just a little too sincere. If it were me and my parents died because of someone else, I’d be milking them for all they’re worth, not just settling

of the Richardson family wasn’t going to be a walk in the park, was

a deep mental exhaustion. She responded absently, “Sure, next time.”

wouldn’t be a next time.

sight of Leanne’s subdued mood, Joy didn’t bother arguing with Selina and instead took Leanne

when Leanne mentioned she had brought up divorce with

saw the light! You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this day!” Leanne offered a weak smile. “Why does it seem like the whole world wants us to

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else is

tabloids…” Leanne paused,

a divorce for

divorce, hearing it out loud still stung. She knew the kind

not care,

pretty face with a fat wallet. What’s so great about that?” Joy declared, flippantly. “You’re better off without him. Let’s go find you a fresh college boy! I mean, you know what’s harder than a diamond in this world?”

do

where Joy’s loud voice would take them. The violin music in the restaurant was suddenly drowned out by Joy’s booming

fell into an awkward