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 say

didn’t let up. “You’re enjoying the fruits of my labor, spending our money without contributing anything. Do you think you deserve that?”

ever as I

you want to keep freeloading off us. Don’t bring up such bullshit in front of me again. Your brother might

you!” Melanie

at the infuriated Melanie, saying, “You said I’m overbearing?

someone you

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

her to be

slammed the table, startling Ava, who pouted and burst into tears.

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

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Melanie, which relieved me

everything

finally quieted down afterward, and we finished our meal. When we headed out to

had already handled it.

restaurant and didn’t get into our car. I glanced at Matthew to ask, “Aren’t you

to call her in?”

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

much, either. Although I didn’t have a favorable impression

was inappropriate, as I had already said enough

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