Housewife Gone Wild

Sally looked shocked, and a bit annoyed. “In laws, I called you here to discuss the kid marriage. You should help us out. Victoria is your da

she’ll be to you.”

My dad’s face grow serious. “That depends on who’s at fault. If Victoria did something wrong, we’d set her straight. But she hasn’t done anything ONE

My mom nodded. “That’s right. We may not be as rich as the Holcomb family, but even if they do got divorced, we can still make sure ctoria has food on

Jared’s face went ghostly pale. He blurted out, “Mom, Dad, know I messed up. Please, just give me a chance to fix things. Let Victoria and get back

together,”

I glanced at Jared, who looked frantic, but he wasn’t looking at me. His eyes were locked on my parents. Instead, my gaze met Yvonne’s. She had her arms wrapped tightly around Jared’s neck, her face buried against his chest.

When she heard about the divorce, she was clearly startled, but it didn’t take long before she shot me a furious glare.

My dad could tell I’d put up with a lot. They stood up and said, “Jared, this is between you and Victoria, We’ve never meddled in her choices. We raised her to be well–educated and considerate.

can get past, she’d have figured it out herself. She

student, quick on her feet. She’s gentle and never unreasonable. We know she’ll

instead of making peace? This is about both our families!” Sally

as well and said to Sally, “Mom,

your home. Where do you think you’re going?” Sally blocked

stepped around her and made for

darted

but at the doorway, she suddenly shoved me, and my foot

family, then just go. Don’t ever come back. I never want to

down. He glanced at me

Yvonne.”

my heart grew even colder, Without looking back, I strode toward my

could hear Yvonne crying her heart out. No

just wouldn’t stop.

mom started to move toward Yvonne to comfort her, but my dad gently stopped