Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 495-Stand Up for Yourself Lauren’s gaze was fixed on a spot for a long time.

“Before his wife passed away, she called me to her side. She told Oliver that after she’s gone, he should marry me and give me my rightful status. She said she had occupied my position for so many years, living a half-dead existence. She urged Oliver not to let me down.” Lauren’s voice was hoarse and hopeless. I started to worry.

“She also said that Oliver can’t touch the current house or their savings.

After all, they have a son, so those things will go to him. She asked me not to be angry and that she was being selfish. She said that once she’s gone and Oliver marries me, she can’t interfere anymore.” I thought that his wife was wise.

“She mentioned the bracelet given by the Hansen family when they got married. She gave it to me, saying it was something only a true Hansen family daughter-in-law could have.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt She passed it down so I could be a part of the Hansen family…” She looked at me as she blinked back tears. “Do you know what Oliver said?” Lauren couldn’t hold it back and burst into tears.

her for anything she said! But h-he said he wouldn’t marry again. The Hansen family’s daughter in-law will forever be her!”

I, an ; outsider, didn’t expect Oliver to say something so hurtful. I understood why Lauren had drowned her sorrows in alcohol after seeing her cry

want any of it. All T want is my rightful status. After all these years… The entire city knows what kind of person I am. After all this time, that’s

can mock and ridicule me, but he can’t. He knows what I’ve done all these years. Am I that worthless?” She cried while speaking. Even if I wanted to comfort her, I didn’t know

someone to share his troubles with. When he’s tired, I’m just a chair or a bed for him. He took that bracelet from my hand and put it on his wife’s…” I scoffed, unable to comprehend Oliver’s actions. My feelings weren’t just about

won’t take this house, What I want is my pride. I want to be someone again!” She spoke

anymore.” “His wife was

apartments are available.” “It doesn’t need to be too big—just an apartment, a

stand tall. A person, Chlo, should always stand up for themselves.” Lauren choked

for a walk. When I get tired, I’ll come back

pack now?” I looked at her with