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 …”

smug she

once. “How dare you take it out on me when you’re the one who couldn’t make your

villa. She slowed to a stop. She turned around, suppressing herself from

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

to him yesterday. I wonder whose

loss

to her senses, she fumed. “Grace, don’t

wanted to get into conflict with the rest of the Hawkins family for

a trace

left, Susan couldn’t help but think

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

hurriedly came down with a folder in her

missing. But this was

took it and checked to see what it was.

papers were inside

called Benjamin and told him what Grace had

was in a meeting at the moment. As soon as he heard Susan mention the divorce papers and that Grace had

coat draped over his chair and walked out of

down, Mom,” he said

coming back. I’m just angry that she’s