Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 17

Chapter 17 Teaching My Sister–in–law a Lesson

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Melanie didn’t take kindly to what I said. Her displeasure was evident as she retorted, “Chloe, don’t be unappreciative of what you have. You know how my brother treats you, right? He’s the one out there working hard, and you dare to be choosy? Don’t be so overbearing.”

I glared at her, saying, “Oh? Do you feel bad for your brother? When did I ever need your two cents in

conversations with him?”

Melanie rolled her eyes, “–”

I didn’t let her continue and interrupted, “What’s wrong with being a full–time housewife? It seems like you’ve got a bone to pick with that. No wonder you were desperate to experience a housewife’s life at Galar Tower. You enjoyed that, didn’t you?”

My gaze was intense as I stared at Melanie. My past submissive behavior made her think I was an easy

target.

“You think your brother is the only one hard at work? Ask your brother if he dares to say that to me,” I

didn’t give Melanie a chance to speak and continued, “Don’t you or your family remember me looking for

clients all over the city that I even suffered from stomach ulcers?

I

built the company alone. Yet, you have the nerve to tell me

right to say what I said?!”

I didn’t let up. “You’re enjoying the fruits of my labor, spending our

turned icier than ever as I stared her

you should know your place if you want to keep freeloading off us. Don’t bring up such bullshit in front of me again. Your brother might indulge you, but

Melanie exclaimed.

saying, “You said I’m overbearing? You can

someone

I turned to Matthew and said, “You should teach your sister a

be more

table, startling Ava,

in frustration, “That’s enough! Let’s eat! Stop causing

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his frustration at Melanie, which relieved me somewhat. Meanwhile,

everything was

and we finished our meal. When we

had

our car. I glanced at Matthew

call her

face remained stern, “Leave her alone. We need to

didn’t say much, either. Although I didn’t have a favorable impression of my sister–in–law, saying too

I had already said

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