Chapter 107
Chapter 107 Guilt-Tripping
Grace’s sudden action startled me and the other customers as they looked at us in puzzlement. I tried to pull her hands off me, but she wouldn’t let go. “Chlo, you have to promise me, okay?”
I was upset and straightened up, saying “I’m sorry, but I’m not you. I can’t accept Matthew’s rotten behavior, so go home. Your son can always marry someone else. Besides, Melanie’s pregnant with his child, isn’t he?”
“Chloe, you can’t do this to us!” Grace held onto me. “You can leave after all these years. You’re being
irresponsible!”
I scoffed, wondering how I was the one being irresponsible. However, what Grace said next made my jaw drop, “It’s enough that you took Ava. How could you also take Matthew’s hard-earned money? Worse, you’re taking him to court over it.”
Grace looked at me resentfully as she continued, “You can’t take all the money. It’s fine if you want to get
a divorce, and we can let you keep your old place. The apartment belongs to Matthew!”
She spoke as if I was someone who had robbed their fortune, and I found it ironic. To them, my duty was
to serve the family.
I had to fund and work for them unconditionally, including giving birth, raising children, and caring for everyone. They even expected me to endure Matthew’s infidelity and provide for his mistress. The Murphys were a screwed-up family. How dare she guilt-trip me?
Several customers shook their heads in disbelief after hearing what she said.
I no longer felt sorry for her and said, “If that’s what you think, save your breath. My answer is simple-i
won’t give up until I have everything. Even if the assets are in our names, Ava is still the legal heir, not to mention Matthew was the one who cheated. I won’t put up with this shit like you
did!”
I got up to leave and glanced over my shoulder at her. I imagined her life would be tough in the future, so i frowned and said, “Take care of yourself, Grace.”
I felt relieved when I left. Indeed, the Murphys were despicable. When finding a life partner, I guess it was essential to consider the person’s family background.
I bought lots of treats for Ava on my way home. She had been clingy and not as perky as before since
being discharged. Whenever she saw me, she would happily snuggle in my arms.
I was worried, so I took her to another hospital checkup. The doctor told me she was okay and suggested she might not have recovered emotionally from the incident. With that information in mind, I asked Otherwise, it would look pretty empty with just me and Ava.
Ava looked at me several times but refrained from saying anything. I knew she wanted to ask where her dad was, so I held her and kissed her a few times before saying. “Will you be okay if only I stay by your side?”
She looked at me for a moment and nodded. “Grandpa and Aunt Mel are evil! I don’t want to go to their house. I’ll stay here with Mommy in the big house!”
I felt sorrowful at that moment. If only solitude existed in this big apartment, I wouldn’t want it.
Two days before the divorce trial, I received a phone call from ATL Empire, notifying me to sign the winning contract. I couldn’t sleep that night because I never expected to secure the sought-after contract. Although I would only be their supplier for steel windows, the three-year contract was a massive
achievement. I wondered if it signified my new life had finally begun and what would happen to Tanum
Corporation.