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.

marry again. The Hansen family’s

heart ached for her. Even I, an ; outsider, didn’t expect Oliver to say something so hurtful. I understood why Lauren had drowned her sorrows in alcohol

After all these years… The entire city knows what kind of person I am. After all this time, that’s all he could say.” She burst into tears again. “Chlo… I…” “Maybe he just wanted to comfort his wife, you know? After all, when someone is about to pass, they want to leave with peace of mind.” I guessed,

will never forgive him. What does he take me for? Outsiders can mock and ridicule me, but he can’t. He knows what I’ve done all these years. Am I that worthless?” She cried

as a person at all! I’m just his tool, 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

want is my pride. I want to

this drunken stupor anymore.” “His wife was

I’ll see if any apartments are available.” “It doesn’t need to be

can stand tall. A person, Chlo, should

things. [ want nothing else. I want to go out for a walk. When I get

want to pack now?” I looked at her with