The Legendary Man

The person who opened the door for them was Margaret Saunders, Emmeline's mother.

Jonathan's impression of his mother-in-law was that she was extremely coarse, mean, and petty. Since he married into the Smith family, she had never liked him and took pleasure in humiliating him or making him run errands.

The list of errands he had to do was endless, including replacing faulty lightbulbs, cleaning the dishes, vacuuming the floor, fixing the toilet, and even washing Margaret's undergarments because she was too lazy to do it herself.

Even so, she was still displeased with Jonathan. Often, she would urge Josephine to get a divorce so that the latter could get married to a wealthy man.

“Mom!” Jonathan greeted her.

Regardless of how much he hated Margaret, he had to endure her as long as he was still married to Josephine.

“I'm not your mom!” Margaret responded sharply. “You went missing for three years without informing us. What do you think we are, huh? A hotel that you can come and go as you please?”

“Mom, I've been—”

Before Jonathan could explain what had happened to him in the past three years, she cut him off. “Enough, stop making up excuses. I'm not interested in knowing how you have been doing. In fact, I'd rather see you die, for there's no point for you to exist except taking up space and wasting food.”

She took a deep breath before declaring, “Jonathan, let me be frank with you. You've been away for three years, so according to the law, your marriage with Josephine has ended. In other words, you two are divorced. Thus, don't show up at the Smith residence again as we don't welcome you!”

explain himself, Margaret made it clear that it was time for him

The longer

the only son

that my marriage with Josephine is automatically over since I wasn't home for three years?” Jonathan demanded, his expression grim. He had tolerated her repeatedly, but his patience only served to fuel her arrogance and cruel

first time he came home in three years, yet she refused to let

business! Jonathan Goldstein, stop spouting nonsense. I want you and Josephine to head to the City Hall tomorrow morning and get a divorce. From today onward, stay away from her. If you

rudely first. “Are you in a hurry for us to

look of surprise appeared on Margaret's face, but she quickly recollected herself and answered, “Yes. So what? Josephine has been living like a widow ever since

announced icily, “Dream on.

what happened that afternoon, there was no way Alvin would marry

you?” Margaret scoffed. “Jonathan, only your boasting skills increased during the past three years, huh? Enough, stop putting up an act. I know you well. Just

lock Jonathan outside.

face turned solemn as she demanded, “What

I...” Emmeline

as she glared at Jonathan. “B*stard, did you do this to Emmeline?

to give Jonathan a

before she could even raise her arm, Jonathan caught it in a vise-like grip. “Your daughter got drunk in a bar and was drugged by someone