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Cathy let out a sigh. “It’s just such a shame. Werner and I both feel that way. You two were married for two years and didn’t have a child. If only things had been different p>
Teresa said, “Cathy, it’s getting late. I’ll hold onto the money for now, and I’ll talk to my sister about paying Donald back. You should get some rest, too.
Teresa spoke up first, not wanting to talk about the things between her and Jonathan anymore.
Cathy took the hint and didn’t press further. She just hung up.
Werner immediately asked Cathy. “So, what did Teresa say? Was the divorce really because of not having kids p>
Cathy sighed. “She’s still young. How could she talk about something like that? She just said their personalities didn’t match p>
Werner grumbled, “That’s just an excuse. I bet it’s because Teresa couldn’t have kids, and then Irene started blaming her for it p>
Cathy shot him a glare. “Don’t jump to conclusions. What if it’s actually Jonathan’s blem? I’m just saying. You never know p>
“Alright, I’ll wait until Jonathan comes back from Nareigh and try to ask him about
t on the sly,” Werner said.
At Rosary Estates, after hanging up the phone, Teresa felt even more awake. She went to the dining room and made herself a cup of coffee.
As she was putting the coffee beans back in the cabinet, her hand slipped and they spilled all over the floor. Staring at the mess, Teresa frowned, her mind wandering off.
It was a perfect summer afternoon, sunny, with a gentle breeze drifting through the air.
Inside the upscale Luviston Estates, Teresa was sprawled out on the sofa, scrolling through her shopping cart on her phone. She’d been eyeing a suit worth 6 thousand dollars for Jonathan for ages.
She really wanted to buy it for him, but he always insisted she shouldn’t spend her money on him.
When it came to people she cared about, Teresa was always generous, especially with her husband.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Teresa thought Jonathan was home from work and happily went to open the door, ready to call out “Honey!” But instead, she was greeted by Irene, who’d shown up for one of her surprise inspections.
Irene looked around the apartment like a strict department head, her gaze sweeping over everything from above. There was trash on the floor. The coffee table was covered in random snacks, and the kitchen sink was stacked with dishes piled high.
She said, “Teresa, do you even look like a proper wife?” Irene snapped. “Every time I come over, this place is a mess. Just look at those dishes in the kitchen. Don’t you know how to wash them?
“My son works all day, and it’s not easy for him. Then he comes home and still has to cook and do laundry. He married a wife, not a princess p>
Teresa hurried to explain, “Irene, I was just— ”
“Don’t make excuses,” Irene said, cutting her off coldly.
Teresa paused and then held up her finger, which was still wrapped in gauze.
She said, word by word, “You’ve really got it wrong. I did the dishes. Yesterday, Laccidentally broke a plate while washing up and hurt my finger, so today Jonathan won’t let me do any chores p>
Irene let out a mocking laugh. “Oh please, you broke a plate on purpose just to get out of housework, didn’t you? You’re a grown woman. Using these
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little tricks for something like this? Aren’t you ashamed? ”
Teresa’s face darkened. “What exactly are you trying to say? ”
She kept her tone in check since Irene was her mother – in –law. “I wouldn’t break a plate just to get out of doing the dishes. Each plate costs over 300 dollars. That’s not pocket change p>
Irene said, “No wonder my son can’t save any money. He’s always spending it on they made of gold p>
you. You even make him buy plates that cost over 300 dollars. Why? Are
“That was something I bought myself-” Teresa started, but Irene cut her off, already losing patience.
Irene took a deep breath. “Teresa, don’t blame me for being blunt. I’ve seen plenty of girls like you, spoiled, lazy, and always scheming
“If you don’t want to live a proper life and just want to enjoy my son’s kindness, then do us all a favor and ask for a divorce. Don’t hold him back from his career or from finding someone better p>
With that, Irene stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
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