Housewife Gone Wild

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Sally thought that since we were rich, I should focus on the family. But this time, I wouldn’t just sit at home as a housewife, no matter what. Money was okay, but feeling worthless and disrespected hurt.

I stood my ground. “Sally, I’ve made up my mind. I have to work. Yvonne is older now; if she’s bored, I’ll hire a tutor for her.”

“No way!” Yvonne shot back. “I’m not taking lessons.”

Sally didn’t look pleased with my stubbornness.

Just then, Jared showed up at the door. He was wearing a suit with a white shirt, looking all professional. When he saw me, he seemed to remember our fight last night, and his face instantly went cold.

“Daddy…” Yvonne, like a sweet little bird, flew into his arms. “Why are you here? Don’t you have work?”

Jared scooped her up and gave her a peck on the cheek. “Daddy just wanted to see you.”

Yvonne asked, “Can you take me out for lunch?”

After things went bad between me and Jared, Yvonne stuck to Jared like glue. Luckily, he was always patient and loving with

her.

Mom, you two come with us.” Jared walked to the elevator with Yvonne

lugging a few bags, and squeezed into the elevator. It was tiny and packed. Sally shoved me back, and I

my husband. Being close to him made me uneasy, like he was just someone I

put Yvonne in his car, gave the

with you,” Jared said to

had a driver, too. So, all three cars took

in the passenger seat. He was quiet for a bit, lost

focused on driving and

said, turning to look at me as we stopped at a red

life, his apology would’ve made me cry and act all hurt, hoping he’d notice and care

weakness in front of him. I just

must be shocked that I did not cry or blame

three times in two months. Each time, I begged for his care and kindness, like a fish out of water

talk,”

chuckled softly. “Not talking won’t

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