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 looked, it was clear that she had

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

a

past

did to him yesterday. I wonder whose fault it truly

a loss for

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

conflict with the rest of the Hawkins

Grace replied flatly, walking away without a trace of hesitation.

couldn’t help but think something

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

came down with a folder in

is missing. But this was on the bedside

checked to see what

papers were inside

called Benjamin and told him what Grace

As soon as he heard Susan mention the divorce papers

draped over his chair and

he said in

calm! It’s good that she’s gone now since Yvonne is coming back. I’m just