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 …”

had happened last night. Judging from how smug she looked, it was clear

at once. “How dare you take it out on me when

a stop. She turned around, suppressing

she retorted coldly, “Haven’t you been doubting my fertility for the past three years? Why don’t you have Benjamin

to him yesterday. I wonder whose

was at a loss for words,

don’t you dare

Hawkins family for Elizabeth’s sake. So she had compromised.

away without a trace of hesitation. She left Susan to

Susan couldn’t help but

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

down with a folder in her

nothing is missing. But this was

took it and checked to see what it was.

papers were

Benjamin and told him what

papers and that Grace had said that

he took the coat draped over his chair and

Mom,” he said

now since Yvonne is coming back. I’m just angry that she’s the one