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.

not so high and

instinctively. Greg had been a rich and entitled jerk back then and he didn’t appear to have

charity auction when she’d gone outside for a bit of fresh air. Greg grabbed her arm and assaulted her. If Sean hadn’t come

a lesson that

no one here

ex is untouchable… but you aren’t. And I still owe you

and Maria’s eyes were glittering like this was the greatest

She walked a few feet over to Mia

“This is the document

smiled. After taking the document, she said, “Grace, sorry you had to

Sure, she was.

this

and was about to leave the room when Greg caught hold of her arm. “Why are you in such a hurry? This is our reunion.

wine and put it to Grace’s lips. “Come on, drink up. Back then, you were convicted of driving under

mouth. She turned her head and pushed

He became angry and gave Grace one tight slap in the face, shouting, “Ugh! Do you think you’re still

red wine beside him and poured it over

soaked her

and cringed, but no

Maria laughed openly.

Greg quickly.

found the idea ridiculous. She was

she was expected to apologize to Greg. No. That wasn’t happening.

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

her lips.

you a chance to apologize to me. Even if I raped you right

Grace was horrified as the other

entirely.

hit the ground hard and her shirt tore open,

as he advanced on

for her, let alone stood up for her.

with her skin?” Maria

the accident,” Mia replied.

years of imprisonment, making her fairer than anyone. And the scars… they weren’t from the car accident, but from the beatings and abuses she endured

faded away, and they were hideous.

up, and though she pushed to her

stepping on her right hand with her

You have not yet apologized to Gregory,” Maria said. She looked as if she couldn’t wait to see Grace in a

Grace’s hand reminded her of her prison days when her finger bones

Grace had been unable to defend herself and was forced to accept the treatment.

of her might to push Maria’s foot away from her right hand. Then she lunged to her feet

to get out of this place. She had to get out!

hair and yanking her backward. She screamed, feeling hair ripped from her scalp and then she gasped as her body

me alone!”

the doors to the room remained closed and no one came to help her.

“Are you trying to run away? Don’t you know that my family is one of

he made that statement.

familiar voice saying,

froze-instantly. That’s…

Grace shivered.

to meet Sean again-let alone in such a sorry stale after getting out

meal? What a coincidence. Your ex-girlfriend is here to have a meal with me too. However, your ex-girlfriend doesn’t know what’s good for

replied

his brow. “I’m thinking

Grace’s hair, forcing her

to face Sean.

that had transpired, it was like a chasm of grief was boiling up to swallow her

besides Sean…

on to break her bones. Who’d stood beside him and

mercy of Greg, was like a nightmare roaring to

me go,”

at Sean as

dinner,” he said. “How you choose to…entertain…yourself is up to