My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict

Chapter 17

After the inspection from the Urban Management Bureau ended, Mia told Grace. “We’re having a reunion with our high school classmates this weekend. Come and join us.”

“A gathering?” Grace laughed. Given her current condition, she would be mocked if she were to go. No doubt, that was exactly what Mia intended. “You’re so kind to think of me,” she said.

“But, no. I’m not free, and I won’t be going.”

“Oh come on, Grace. These events are impossible to pull together. It’s a rarity. What is it you’re busy with? Come and join us!” Mia tried to persuade her.

Did Mia think that Grace was born yesterday?

This woman had been rude, spiteful, and petty. She could just imagine how a ‘reunion’ would play out-with Mia, no doubt, telling everyone how Grace, former beauty and valedictorian, lost it all, went to jail, and was currently working in Sanitation.

Nope. Not happening.

“I need to work over the weekend. Do you really think that weekends would be rest days for me given the scope of my job?” Grace asked.

Mia was speechless when she heard that. Indeed, she had forgotten.

“However…”

“I’m clearing the rubbish. Let’s talk another time.” Before Mia could finish her statement, Grace turned to leave.

She was not stupid. And, seriously, Mia was so obvious.

It’s okay. You’re okay.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Grace repeated her mantra and pushed the negative thoughts from her mind. She couldn’t control the mean or shallow people around her, but she could control herself. And she could choose to meet experience with positivity.

Two days later, the Vice Director instructed her to send a document over to someone from the Urban Management Bureau, only problem was it was the weekend, and the Management Bureau representatives were at a country club luncheon.

Ordinary sanitation workers were not allowed to enter such a place, and more than one employee at the prestigious club tried to intercept her as she entered the lobby.

Grace caught the odd stares of other wealthy people, their looks saying clearly, ‘what is SHE doing in here!?’ Like she was some other species or something.

Grace had been to this particular club many times before for

dinners and charity events. Sean belonged to this particular country club.

One of the staff nodded to her. “We’re expecting you,” he said.

“Follow me.”

“Sure.”

The sooner she could hand off this paperwork, the better.

Then she could leave.

The staff member led her down one hallway and into another. Then he opened the door to a ballroom. Many people were inside.

When Grace stepped in, she heard a familiar voice, saying, “Look who’s here!”

Grace saw Mia Jenkins, Maria, and some of her high school classmates.

“There you are, Grace!” Mia called out loudly.

Grace knew immediately that Mia had deliberately made this arrangement. As she was from the Urban Management Bureau, the supervisors would be eager to get on her good side. As long as Mia wanted a document and specified the person she wanted to bring it to her, the Vice Director would accede to her request.

“See! I didn’t lie to you. The prettiest girl in our class has become a sanitation worker!” Maria said, looking snobbish.

Grace’s uniform completely stood out from the classy attire of the rest of the people in the private room.

“Is this our beautiful super scholar? You were imprisoned for three years and I almost couldn’t recognize you.” Greg looked down his long nose at her. “Aw, what’s wrong, Sean didn’t want to dote on you anymore after you killed his sister?”

Between the mention of Sean, the horrible accident that ended Jennifer’s life, and seeing this man in front of her, Grace froze.

The pain of so many memories slammed into her like a flood.

“You’re not so high

Greg had been a rich and entitled jerk back then

of fresh air. Greg grabbed her arm and assaulted her. If Sean hadn’t come out

him a lesson that day.

was no one here to

eye. “Your ex is untouchable… but you aren’t. And I still owe you for what he did to

and Maria’s eyes were glittering like this was the greatest show they’d ever

few feet over

paperwork over to her, saying, “This is

document, she said, “Grace,

Sure, she was.

grinned, this had been better

Greg caught hold of her arm. “Why are you in such a hurry? This is

on, drink up. Back then, you were convicted of driving under the influence.

refused to open her mouth. She turned her head and pushed him

the face, shouting, “Ugh! Do you think you’re still Sean’s girlfriend? You’re an

shouting, he took up the bottle of red wine beside him and poured it

soaked her body,

classmates gave her. They shook their heads and cringed, but no one

Maria laughed openly.

saying, “Grace, apologize to Greg quickly. He may forgive

the idea ridiculous. She was

but she was expected to

might have to deal with being looked down upon for the rest of her life, but she still

pursed her lips. “No.”

became more infuriated. “Grace, do you think that you’re still Sean’s girlfriend? I’m giving you a chance to apologize to me. Even if I raped you right here, no one would stand up

sounded, signaling the meal, and Grace was horrified as the other guests filed out of the room, ignoring her

entirely.

flying. She hit the ground

as he advanced

none of her classmates spoke for her, let alone stood up for her.

with her skin?”

from the accident,” Mia replied.

fairer than anyone. And the scars… they weren’t

scars had not faded away, and they were

to stand up, and though she pushed to her knees, her hand remained anchored to the

her right hand

to leave? You have not yet apologized to Gregory,” Maria said. She looked as if she couldn’t wait to see Grace in a more pathetic state as she twisted her heel and

prison days when her finger bones had been broken

unable to defend herself and was forced to

a fight. She used all of her might to push Maria’s foot away from her right hand. Then she lunged to her feet and ran for the

out of this place. She had to

herself and ran forward. However, a strong force came from behind her, catching her by her hair and yanking her backward. She screamed, feeling hair ripped from her scalp

Leave me

remained closed and no

twisted the hand he held in her hair. “Are you trying to run away? Don’t you know that my family is one of the shareholders of this club… eh?”

as he made that

voice saying, “Greg, what are you trying to do?”

froze-instantly. That’s…

Grace shivered.

never expected to meet Sean again-let alone in such a sorry stale after getting

ex-girlfriend is here to have a

Sean replied neutrally.

rubbed at the scar near his brow. “I’m thinking I owe her from our last time

Greg spoke, he pulled Grace’s hair, forcing her to lift her

face Sean.

was like a chasm of grief was boiling up to swallow her

besides Sean…

her bones. Who’d stood beside him and

them, being at the mercy of Greg, was

me go,” she

at Sean as

is up to you, Greg. I have nothing to