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.

high and mighty now, are you?”

and entitled jerk back then and he

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

taught him a lesson

no one here to protect

fingered a small scar near the corner of his eye. “Your ex is untouchable… but you aren’t. And I still owe you for what he did

this was the

walked a few

the paperwork over to her, saying, “This

taking the document, she said, “Grace, sorry you had to make the

Sure, she was.

the way Mia grinned, this had been better than Christmas.

to leave the room when Greg caught hold of her arm. “Why are you in such a hurry? This is our reunion. Let’s catch up.”

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

mouth. She turned her head and pushed him away.

red wine down his shirt. He became angry and gave Grace one tight slap in the face, shouting, “Ugh! Do you think you’re still Sean’s girlfriend? You’re an ex-con and a sanitation worker. You don’t know what’s good

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

soaked her body, embarrassing her.

and cringed, but no one called Greg

Maria laughed openly.

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

found the idea ridiculous. She was

expected to apologize

be the butt of their jokes and she might have to deal with being looked down upon for the rest of her life, but she still

pursed her

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

the other guests filed out of the room, ignoring

entirely.

and sent her flying. She hit the ground hard

Grace screamed as he advanced

her, let alone stood up for

with her skin?”

from the accident,” Mia replied.

sunlight during her three years of imprisonment, making her fairer than anyone.

of the scars had not faded away, and they were

though she pushed to her knees, her hand remained

her right hand

You have not yet apologized to Gregory,” Maria said. She looked as if she

when her finger bones had been broken

herself and was forced to accept

and she wasn’t going down without a fight. She used all of her might to push Maria’s foot away from

of this place.

around herself and ran forward. However, a strong force came from behind her, catching her by her hair and yanking

me alone!”

the doors to the room remained closed

her hair. “Are you trying to run away? Don’t you

paused as he made

voice saying, “Greg, what are you trying to

froze-instantly. That’s… Sean’s

Grace shivered.

expected to meet Sean again-let alone in such a sorry stale after getting out of prison.

a meal? What a coincidence. Your ex-girlfriend is here to have a

replied neutrally.

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

he pulled Grace’s hair, forcing

face

after all, that had transpired, it was like a

Sean…

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

the mercy of Greg, was like

go,”

looked at Sean as if asking

“How you choose to…entertain…yourself is up to you, Greg.