Chapter 13
The scene in those photos looked warm and cozy, but to me, it was nothing short of humiliating.
I knew exactly why that woman had posted them–I’d blown off the event she organized, and now she was getting revenge by exposing my messed–up family situation and making me look like a total joke. What a low blow.
I didn’t let her get away with it. As soon as I saw those photos, I called her.
“Victoria?” she answered, sounding all smiley.
“Delete those photos from your Twitter,” I said, my voice cold.
Her smile vanished from her tone, and her voice oozed with fake innocence. “What? I was just sharing some cute pictures of the kids baking cakes together.”
“But your little feel–good moment doesn’t give you the right to mess with someone’s marriage. I know your husband does business with the Holcombs. Jared might be easy–going, but if he catches wind of these photos…” I trailed off.
“I’ll delete them right now.” She caved fast. But before hanging up, she snickered, “Heard Mr. Holcomb chatting about kids- sounds like he wants a son. And his assistant gets along well with your daughter. Be real, Victoria–doesn’t that scare you?”
I let out a cold laugh. “If you think your marriage is too perfect, go ahead and check your husband’s phone. Bet you’d find some interesting stuff.”
She hung up with a sharp click.
From what I’d seen, rich guys were always restless. Their wives all knew the deal, and not one of them got to have the last laugh. But me? I didn’t love Jared anymore. Nothing he did could hurt me now.
I took a shower, did my skincare, then did a few quick bed exercises to stay toned before finally falling asleep. That night, Jared didn’t bring Yvonne home again.
The next morning, I was eating breakfast when Sally, my mother–in–law, walked in. She was in her fifties, a little plump, with that obvious money vibe. Her hair was a bold burgundy color, way trendier than mine.
“Okay, I’ll keep that in mind,” I said. I didn’t want to pick a fight with anyone, not before I got my fair share of the divorce

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