Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 14

“I don’t want to get left behind. Things change fast these days, and women have real opportunities. I’m not interested in being a kept woman in the Holcomb family,” I said firmly, letting just a hint of vulnerability show in my eyes.

Sally stared at me, her eyes wide. After a long pause, she said, “So you’re not gonna give our Holcomb family a boy?”

I knew I couldn’t dodge the whole “having a son” talk. But since she’d brought it up, I figured I’d link work and pregnancy in

my answer.

“I can work and still try to get pregnant,” I smiled. “It’s been six years, and nothing’s happened. Maybe being cooped up at home has been weighing me down. Getting a job might lift my mood, and who knows? Maybe that’ll help things happen faster.”

Sally’s face soured. “I wanted you to relax at home, living the easy life as a rich man’s wife. But you got all stir–crazy from boredom. Guess luxury just isn’t your thing.”

“Since I’m not pregnant anyway, let me try working for a bit, huh? Just test the waters,” I said, quickly moving over to rub her shoulders. I knew

sway. Show her some respect, and she’d ease up. And since all she really cared

it. If he’s on board,

was stone–cold calm. Having a son was never going to happen. Divorce

move.

bother much with me. After a short chat, she got up

It was Melissa, saying some college friends were having a reunion

but the reality was way worse. They could actually break couples apart–one after

jobs or backgrounds. But once we started working, everything changed. Suddenly, everyone had a role, and the social gaps became crystal clear. It wasn’t about having fun anymore–it was all about networking, showing off, and climbing the

turned down every reunion for years,

with work. Even through the phone, I could hear a woman crying and

usual. Around noon, Yvonne called. “Mom, where are you? Can you come pick me up? Daddy’s office is so boring–I hate it here.” She dragged the words

I remember it was Saturday, and Jared had taken Yvonne to work with him. “I’m having lunch with my