Housewife Gone Wild

My retort made Jared choke momentarily, his handsome face growing darker.

“This is between us as husband and wife. Don’t drag someone else into it,” Jared said in a lowered tone, but his emotions clearly worsened.

I nodded. It was true; when a guy cheated, the other woman was at fault too, but he was even more responsible.

“Alright, let’s not talk about Tracy. Let’s focus on you. If there’s nothing between you two, why are you so nervous?” I asked sharply.

Jared’s eyes froze for a second, and then he seemed displeased. “When did I ever act nervous? I’m just having a normal conversation with you. Stop twisting things.”

Listening to that, it was obvious he wasn’t genuinely trying to explain anything. He was just using a tough attitude to cover up something deeper. I instantly lost interest in arguing further; I needed to look after my own health and sanity.

“Fine, I got it. I won’t bring up Tracy around our daughter again.” With that, I headed to the bathroom. I thought, ‘If he wants to win this argument so badly, let him.‘

By the time I came out of the bathroom, Jared was gone.

arms, holding my arm tightly with her little hands. “Mommy,

my heart ache. I thought, ‘I’ve decided to stop trying to control her. If Jared and I divorce, I’ll probably see her only every few days,

to another city for work, I’ll miss her teenage years and her rebellious phase. I won’t be there for her middle

Tracy who support her, while I might only call from afar

her.‘

unknowingly filled my eyes. I felt so lost inside. ‘How does

morning, Yvonne went to look for Jared, only to find that

downstairs, Wendy told me that Jared had left last night. I thought he was probably in a

“Mom, your clothes have been looking

my head. “No, by the time you

and said, “My teacher said you’re really beautiful and that I’ll grow up to

eat more then,” I said, scooping another spoonful of

blouse with a big bow at the neckline, paired with a high–waisted fishtail skirt. Thanks to my