In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 5 Divorce Papers

Susan couldn’t believe that Grace had actually spoken to her in such a manner.

She pointed a finger, which was adorned with a large sapphire ring, at Grace. “What’s with your attitude? Say that again!”

There was no hint of fear on Grace’s face.

She fixed her eyes on Susan and said, “Since Yvonne is moving in, you can get her to do the work. I’ll never do it again!” She articulated her words clearly.

After she spoke, Grace felt an unprecedented sense of relief wash over her.

Susan, on the other hand, completely lost her temper. “You—”

“Mom!” Celia suddenly caught Susan’s arm and lowered her voice.

“Grace is angry, isn’t she? I heard that yesterday Benjamin had …”

told Susan what had happened last night. Judging from how smug she looked, it was clear that she had exaggerated the

you take it out on me when you’re the one who couldn’t

the villa. She slowed to a

“Haven’t you been doubting my fertility for the past three years?

did to him yesterday. I wonder

at a loss for words, and

she fumed. “Grace, don’t

Grace hadn’t wanted to get into conflict with the rest of the Hawkins family for Elizabeth’s sake. So she had compromised.

away without a trace of hesitation. She left Susan

she left, Susan couldn’t help but think something

have lost anything valuable. You saw how heavy her luggage was.

down with

missing. But this was on the bedside

see what

were

called Benjamin and told him

he heard Susan mention the divorce papers and that Grace had said that he

draped over his chair

down, Mom,” he said in a deep

It’s good that she’s gone now since Yvonne is coming back. I’m just angry that she’s the one who asked