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 …”

last night. Judging from how 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 husband

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

for the past three years? Why don’t you have

to him yesterday. I wonder whose fault it

Susan was at a loss for words,

came to her senses, she fumed. “Grace, don’t you dare think I won’t have Benjamin divorce

get into conflict with the rest of the Hawkins family for Elizabeth’s sake. So she

walking away without a trace of hesitation. She left Susan to fume

couldn’t help but think

if we have lost anything valuable. You saw how heavy

hurriedly came down with a folder in

this

it and checked to see what

papers were

told him what Grace had

Susan mention the divorce papers and that Grace had said that he was impotent,

he took the coat draped over his chair and walked out of the

down, Mom,” he said in

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