Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 16

She pouted, “You won’t let me learn? Fine. I’ll get Dad to sign me up. One day, I’ll totally crush you–and don’t jealous!”

you dare get

I knew Yvonne was a gifted kid who picked things up quickly. But jealous? Not at all. I was already ready to cut ties with her. Soon enough, I wouldn’t be in her life anymore.

That afternoon, she stuck to me like glue. While I was in class, she napped nearby. When I practiced violin, she played games, looking bored out of her mind.

Later, I asked if she wanted to go visit her grandma, and she lit up, practically jumping at the offer.

I called Sally. She was over the moon and immediately had the servants prepare Yvonne’s favorite mini cakes and yogurt.

“Grandma!” Yvonne darted into Sally’s arms.

“Oh, sweetie. Look how tall and gorgeous you’ve gotten.” Sally cupped Yvonne’s face, covering it with kisses.

plans tonight.

running around a

eat.

brows creased. I was still a Holcomb, and no mother–in–law would be thrilled to see her daughter–in–law

her a warning glance, “haven’t I told you? Kids shouldn’t interrupt

stuck out. She buried herself in Sally’s

don’t you dare

day, those words would’ve crushed me. I’d have freaked out, doubting myself and wondering if I’d messed Then I’d clamp down and act “proper” to keep everyone else satisfied.

anything improper, she seemed

leaving the Holcomb residence, I swung by to pick

started ranting about the cases she’d handled that day. She got more fired up by the minute, cursing guys for being so damn ungrateful. Those divorce cases must’ve soured her on

just let her vent,

my sleeve and grinned, “Guess who’s treating

1 blinked. “Who?”

up.