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

up. And since all she really cared about was getting a grandson, she’d go along with anything

he’s on board, sure. But one

but inside I was stone–cold calm. Having a

move.

social life and didn’t really bother much with me. After

Melissa, saying some college friends

flirty, but the reality was

school, few cared about 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

out of my mind. I’ll swing by.” I’d turned down every reunion for years, but this time, I wanted

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

like usual. Around noon, Yvonne called. “Mom, where are you? Can you come pick me up? Daddy’s office is so boring–I hate

remember it was Saturday, and Jared had taken Yvonne to work with him. “I’m having lunch with my teacher. Can’t leave,” I