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 …”

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

understand the situation at once. “How dare you take it

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

“Haven’t you been doubting my fertility for the past three years? Why don’t you have Benjamin undergo

I did to him yesterday. I wonder whose fault it truly is

a loss for words, and

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

conflict with the rest of the Hawkins family for Elizabeth’s sake. So she had compromised. However, she didn’t care

a trace of hesitation. She left Susan to fume

she left, Susan couldn’t help

how heavy her luggage

Celia hurriedly came down with a

But this was on the

it and checked to see what it was. Her

were

Benjamin and told him

he heard Susan mention the divorce papers and

the coat draped over his chair and walked

Mom,” he said in a

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