My One in a Million Wife

My one in a million wife [Ashlyn and Lucas] chapter 41

“Alright, alright, now that we’ve found the money, let’s leave it at that,” Horace consoled Mary. “What can I do? She’s my mother.”

“I don’t care; I don’t want to see her anymore!” Mary threw Susan back onto the ground and sat on the sofa. She turned to Horace. “If it weren’t for me, this family would’ve been finished!”

Mary’s only useful skill was attracting investors. Over the years, she had brought Horace quite a few investors for his company.

Horace had spoiled her a lot, so in his book, it was alright for her to act unreasonably. On the other hand, he shot Susan a look of despise. Why is my mother such a piece of trash? She’s stealing, and she won’t even admit it when she has been caught!

“You’ll be sleeping in the storeroom.”

“But sir, the storeroom is in a mess and it’s filthy! It’s summer now, so how could you let Old Mrs. Berry stay there without air-conditioning?” Aunt Sally, the housekeeper, pointed out.

felt bad seeing Susan in

just a housekeeper and did not have a say in their matters. She took her pay from Horace and Mary, so she

the cold. Hurry up and pack it up. Enough with the nonsense,” Mary spat and continued bawling

her own grandchild! Now that she’s gotten old, I’ve got to take care of her.

her. “I’ve already punished her, haven’t I? She’s getting old, so don’t make things difficult for her. While you were giving birth to

for a while. Good, at least I’ve achieved my aim. Now that this hag

room was on the first floor. The Berry

a piano room for Penelope and a room storing

attic which served as a

storeroom was filled with a cluttered mess. Aunt Sally brought Susan’s