My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict!

Chapter 17

After the inspection from the Urban Management Bureau ended, Mia told Grace. “We’re having a reunion with our high school classmates this weekend. Come and join us.”

“A gathering?” Grace laughed. Given her current condition, she would be mocked if she were to go. No doubt, that was exactly what Mia intended. “You’re so kind to think of me,” she said.

“But, no. I’m not free, and I won’t be going.”

“Oh come on, Grace. These events are impossible to pull together. It’s a rarity. What is it you’re busy with? Come and join us!” Mia tried to persuade her.

Did Mia think that Grace was born yesterday?

This woman had been rude, spiteful, and petty. She could just imagine how a ‘reunion’ would play out-with Mia, no doubt, telling everyone how Grace, former beauty and valedictorian, lost it all, went to jail, and was currently working in Sanitation.

Nope. Not happening.

“I need to work over the weekend. Do you really think that weekends would be rest days for me given the scope of my job?” Grace asked.

Mia was speechless when she heard that. Indeed, she had forgotten.

“However…”

“I’m clearing the rubbish. Let’s talk another time.” Before Mia could finish her statement, Grace turned to leave.

She was not stupid. And, seriously, Mia was so obvious.

It’s okay. You’re okay.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Grace repeated her mantra and pushed the negative thoughts from her mind. She couldn’t control the mean or shallow people around her, but she could control herself. And she could choose to meet experience with positivity.

Two days later, the Vice Director instructed her to send a document over to someone from the Urban Management Bureau, only problem was it was the weekend, and the Management Bureau representatives were at a country club luncheon.

Ordinary sanitation workers were not allowed to enter such a place, and more than one employee at the prestigious club tried to intercept her as she entered the lobby.

Grace caught the odd stares of other wealthy people, their looks saying clearly, ‘what is SHE doing in here!?’ Like she was some other species or something.

Grace had been to this particular club many times before for

dinners and charity events. Sean belonged to this particular country club.

One of the staff nodded to her. “We’re expecting you,” he said.

“Follow me.”

“Sure.”

The sooner she could hand off this paperwork, the better.

Then she could leave.

The staff member led her down one hallway and into another. Then he opened the door to a ballroom. Many people were inside.

When Grace stepped in, she heard a familiar voice, saying, “Look who’s here!”

Grace saw Mia Jenkins, Maria, and some of her high school classmates.

“There you are, Grace!” Mia called out loudly.

Grace knew immediately that Mia had deliberately made this arrangement. As she was from the Urban Management Bureau, the supervisors would be eager to get on her good side. As long as Mia wanted a document and specified the person she wanted to bring it to her, the Vice Director would accede to her request.

“See! I didn’t lie to you. The prettiest girl in our class has become a sanitation worker!” Maria said, looking snobbish.

Grace’s uniform completely stood out from the classy attire of the rest of the people in the private room.

“Is this our beautiful super scholar? You were imprisoned for three years and I almost couldn’t recognize you.” Greg looked down his long nose at her. “Aw, what’s wrong, Sean didn’t want to dote on you anymore after you killed his sister?”

Between the mention of Sean, the horrible accident that ended Jennifer’s life, and seeing this man in front of her, Grace froze.

so many memories slammed into her

not so high and mighty

and entitled jerk back then

air. Greg grabbed

him a

there was no one here

scar near the corner of his eye. “Your ex is untouchable… but you aren’t. And I

this was the greatest show they’d ever

walked a few feet

to her, saying, “This

said, “Grace, sorry

Sure, she was.

grinned, this had been better

of her arm. “Why are you in

glass of red wine and put it to Grace’s lips. “Come on, drink up. Back then, you were convicted of driving under the influence. Don’t tell

open her mouth. She turned her head

his shirt. He became angry and gave Grace one tight slap in the face, shouting, “Ugh! Do you think you’re still Sean’s girlfriend? You’re an ex-con and a sanitation worker. You don’t know what’s good for

was shouting, he took up the bottle of red wine beside him and poured it over

cold wine soaked her body,

looks her other classmates gave her. They shook their heads and cringed, but no one called Greg to stop. No one tried

Maria laughed openly.

saying, “Grace, apologize to Greg quickly. He

Grace found the idea ridiculous. She was

she was expected to

of their jokes and she might have to deal with being looked down upon for the rest of her life, but she still had her

her

that you’re still Sean’s girlfriend? I’m giving you a chance to apologize to me. Even if I raped you right here, no one would stand up for

signaling the meal, and Grace was horrified as the other guests filed out

entirely.

sent her flying. She hit the ground hard and her shirt tore open, revealing

he advanced

of her classmates spoke for her, let alone stood up

with her skin?” Maria

the accident,” Mia

flesh was because she hadn’t been exposed to any sunlight during her three years of imprisonment, making her fairer than anyone. And the scars… they weren’t from the

the scars had not faded away, and

though she pushed to her knees, her hand remained anchored to the ground. What the-

on her right hand with her high

a hurry to leave? You have not yet apologized to Gregory,” Maria said. She looked as if she couldn’t wait to

Grace’s hand reminded her of her prison days when

had been unable to defend herself and was forced to accept the

now, and she wasn’t going down without a fight. She used all of her might to push Maria’s foot

out of this place.

forward. However, a strong force came from behind her, catching her by her hair and yanking her backward. She screamed, feeling hair ripped from her scalp and then she gasped as her body connected with the

me

room remained closed

run away? Don’t you know that my family is

as he

Grace heard a familiar voice saying, “Greg, what are you trying to do?”

That’s… Sean’s voice.

Grace shivered.

alone in such a sorry stale after

What a coincidence. Your ex-girlfriend is here to have a meal with me too. However,

replied

brow. “I’m thinking I owe her from our

he pulled Grace’s hair, forcing her to lift

face Sean.

a chasm of grief was boiling up to swallow her

there, besides Sean… Lily

to break her bones. Who’d stood beside him and goaded him to

Greg, was like

go,” she demanded.

as if asking his permission.