“I’m putting it out there now. I’m not as kind and good–natured as Liberty!”
“This is my brother’s home. My parents live here. You have no right to kick me out or refuse me entry! Let me tell you. You don’t call the shots in this family! You shameless b*tch! You’re a wh*re, mistress, and homewrecker! All you’re good for is seducing men. Because of you, my brother now has a broken family.”
Jessica was a mistress–turn–wife. Still, she could not stand it when people called her a wh*re and homewrecker.
With the insults getting on her last nerve, Jessica pounced at Chelsea and got into a catfight.
As Mrs. Brown was on her daughter’s side, she acted like she was pulling them apart, but she was, in fact, aiding her daughter in the fight.
Jessica was a ball of fire.
She alone took on Chelsea and her mother, and although Jessica did not gain an upper hand, she was not on the losing end either.
Carrying Lucas in his arms, Mr. Brown yelled at the bedroom door without getting involved in the fight.
Hank opened the door and found that the screaming match had turned into a full- blown fight. Tossing his car keys aside, he rushed in there to stop the catfight.
“What’s going on here?”
Black in the face, Hank questioned in a loud voice.
“Look, Hank.”
With her husband having her back, Jessica put on those sad puppy dog eyes and showed Hank the damage. She uttered in distress, “Lucas destroyed my makeup and skincare products. He scribbled all over our room.
“I told your sister to tidy up the place, but she refused. She even called me a wh*re, a mistress, and a homewrecker. Apparently, the only thing I did was seduce you, but you came on me first… You said you’ll be my shield forever, and you won’t let anyone bully me. Well, your sister is picking on me.”
“I married you without having a wedding reception. Your sister’s terrorizing me. I guess she can’t be bothered to play the nice sister–in–law.”
Jessica heard that the Browns acted as though they adored Liberty and her sister before Hank and Liberty got married.
After Liberty gave birth, the Browns showed their true colors, probably thinking Liberty would not leave since there was a child in the picture.
Jessica had to admit that the Browns were good actors.
The Browns did not care to put on a show now that Jessica married Hank.
Jessica had real feelings for Hank. Otherwise, she would have thought twice before marrying into the family.
As for the crazy in–laws, she had the confidence to sort them out. Her in–laws did not scare her.
There was nothing to fear so long as she clung tight to Hank’s heart and his wallet.
Jessica whined amid tears.
Hank’s heart was broken as he stared at her tearful face. He scanned the room with anger building inside him. Wrapping his arm around Jessica’s shoulder, Hank said, ” Didn’t you keep an eye on Lucas, Chelsea? Look at what Lucas did! You have the audacity to criticize Jessica. You will be mad too if you’re in her shoes.”
Chelsea unapologetically replied, “Lucas is just a child. He doesn’t know better.”
“He doesn’t know better, but you do. Why didn’t you stop him when he wreaked havoc in my room? Was it intentional?”
“Hank, I’m your sister. Is this how you treat your sister? I don’t know when Lucas went into your bedroom. I was cooking with Mom, so I didn’t hear anything. I thought Lucas was watching cartoons. How was I supposed to know he was tearing down. your room?
“It’s for your fault for not locking your bedroom door. Don’t try to pin the blame on Lucas your own mistake. I would’ve seen Lucas going into your room if I wasn’t helping Mom with the cooking.
“What’s the point of you getting a wife? She does nothing at home. Mom and Dad are on cleaning, grocery, and cooking duty. They handle all the chores. You’re not even considerate of Mom and Dad. All you do is take your wife’s side.
“Hank, you weren’t like this before.”
Chelsea believed her brother had only stood behind his wife since he remarried.
“Jessica and I need to work while Mom and Dad are retired at home. It’s not like they have to look after a child. What’s wrong with helping with the house chores, doing the groceries, and cooking? Jessica and I pay for the food. We don’t spend a dime of Mom and Dad’s money. Mom and Dad used their own money when they ran your household and looked after your children. Have you and my brother–in–law ever paid for anything?”
Chelsea was stumped for words.
“Don’t be mad, Jessica. I’ll replace all the makeup Lucas broke. We should remember to lock the bedroom door before we go out. We’re all a family. Let’s just move on and leave the matter behind us.”
Hank tenderly wiped away Jessica’s tears.
Jessica did not mention her mother–in–law’s name when moaning to Hank. Not liking where things were heading, Mrs. Brown kept her mouth shut. It upset Mrs. Brown that her son gave her daughter–in–law all the attention in the world.
“Hank, I don’t have it in for your sister. It’s just Lucas can be very naughty. I only reproached your sister because I was angry, but your sister was being unreasonable and tried to hit me… You’re a family here, not me. I’m only an outsider. They put me down together.”
“My sister can be like that. Just ignore her from now on. You’re the head of our family. I’ll go after whoever steps on your toes.”
Hank gave his sister the stink eye.
“Clean up my room, Chelsea. You should keep an eye on Lucas next time Don’t turn. the place upside down every time you come. Lucas always picked on Sonny and stole his toys back then. He even lied and beat Sonny up so bad he was in the hospital I know he’s young, but you should start disciplining him now. You’ll regret not doing anything about his behavior when he grows up.”
Despite wanting to say her piece, Chelsea was reminded of why she was here. Hence, she reluctantly uttered, “Got it I’ll tidy up your bedroom That’s how Lucas is. How am I supposed to do anything about it?”
After soothing his wife, Hank asked his sister, “What brings you here, Chelsea?”
“Your brother–in–law and I are out of work. We haven’t been lucky with our job prospects, and our age is not helping either The employees are looking for people not older than thirty–five years old Your brother–in–law and I are in our forties.
“So now your brother–in–law is thinking of setting up his own business in construction supplies A lot of people are buying houses now, and they will need to do some remodeling. I think it’s the business to be right now, but we don’t have much money. We were thinking about borrowing some money from you
“You have a high–paying job and savings of over a million dollars. I think three hundred thousand dollars should be enough for your brother–in–law to try his hand at business. We’ll return the money to you in interest when his business turns out to be a success.”
A hundred thousand dollars was enough to set up the business Chelsea asked for more to have some leeway in the budget.
Since her brother had money, Chelsea wanted to borrow as much as she could
Having found out the reason for her sister–in–law showing up here, Jessica pulled a long face.
Jessica remained without a word to see what Hank had to say about this.
Hank replied, “It’s nice that my brother–in–law wants to try and make it out on his own, but does it cost that much to set up a business? You and my brother–in–law have been working for more than a decade Mom and Dad had been paying for your household expenses Your decade–long savings should be more than three hundred thousand dollars by now”
Chelsea choked. It did not take long before she found her voice again. “Your brother- in-law and I have been without an income for months. We’ve been eating away our savings, so there isn’t much left. Besides, I have three children to raise. I can’t spend the savings all at once.
“We didn’t earn a lot anyway. How much can we save in a year? You’re in a much better financial situation than we are.
“I’m not exaggerating about our finances, Hank. It’s the truth. Your annual income is more than your brother–in–law’s and my decade–long salary combined.”
Hank did not believe a word she said.
Chelsea might have started off with low wages, but there had been a dramatic increase in their salaries in recent years. The couple could at least save a hundred thousand dollars in a year.
It was not like his sister could not afford to set up shop.
“You should talk to Jessica, Chelsea. I don’t have a problem if Jessica wants to lend you the money. She wears the pants in the house. I gave her my bank account details. She manages the finance for our house renovation. It makes things easier.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.