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

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

some point, I stopped seeing Jared as my husband. Being close to him made me uneasy, like

basement parking lot, Jared put Yvonne in his car, gave the driver the address, and

ride with you,” Jared said

had a driver, too. So,

seat. He was quiet for a bit, lost

on driving

was down yesterday; don’t take it personally,” Jared said, turning to look at me

back my emotions. In my previous life, his

to show weakness in front of him. I just

must be shocked that I did not cry or blame

times in two months. Each time, I begged for his care and kindness, like a fish out of water without his

divorce talk,”

softly. “Not talking won’t solve our

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