The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson

Jayden explained the details of the party. For a moment, Deborah felt unsure because she had never attended such events. However, recalling her new mindset of leaving the old Deborah behind, she accepted the invitation, deciding to go and have fun with him. Thus, the day ended, feeling long for some and short for others. The only thing that mattered was that it was a day that marked the lives of many, causing a drastic shift in their way of life.

The next day began with a new drama for those who had spent the most

uncomfortable night of their lives. Isabelle and Roger were being released but not without fury and threats to the officers accompanying them.

"Just you wait. I won't let this go," Roger spat angrily.

"How dare they let a lady like me sleep on the floor without a sheet or pillow," Isabelle complained.

"Don't worry, Mom, they'll get what they deserve. Do you hear me?!"

"It seems a night in prison didn't teach you anything," said a cold voice. They turned

to see George standing outside, waiting for them with his arms crossed.

"Darling..." Isabelle approached, trying to hug him, but he stepped back. "G- George?"

"Here," he said coldly, handing her a folder.

"What...?" Isabelle was confused, never having seen this attitude in her husband. Opening the folder, she began to tremble. "D-Divorce?" she whispered, looking up to meet his eyes. "George, what does this mean? You can't..."

"I told you not to lie at the stand," he said, frowning. "I'm also tired of your favoritism and discrimination towards our children. You're no longer needed at home. My son and I will stay. I don't want Elliot to suffer because his mother doesn't love or support him like she does his brother."

Isabelle grimaced. She knew she hurt her second son, simply hating him because she never wanted him. In fact, she had wanted to abort him upon learning he was a boy, as she had wished for a daughter. But seeing her husband's excitement for another child, she kept him.

"Dad, you can't be cruel to Mom," Roger interjected.

"You stay out of this and worry about your own problems."

"George, divorce is extreme and-"

"Don't worry, you'll get a substantial alimony to live comfortably," he declared, ignoring her words. "Just give me the address of your new place, or I'll send your things to Roger's apartment because you're not coming back home." "George, no..."

"Now I'll fulfill your wish: live with your favorite son without worrying about the other. Do whatever you want... I won't criticize or argue about your actions anymore."

Isabelle was in shock. She saw the determination in her husband's eyes and knew he wasn't joking about this. The divorce was serious. She never imagined that at 55, she would be facing a divorce.

"Mom..." Roger called out, scared, as he saw her fall to her knees, tears streaming down her face.

"And you," George turned to Roger, "Forget about other people's problems and focus on your own. So tell me, how are you going to pay Deborah's child support?"

"What are you talking about? I'm not giving her anything."

"Well, if you don't pay, I think you'll be facing more than just 24 hours in jail."Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

"Ugh...maybe I'll give her some of the pittance I earn at the office."

"Some? You will pay the full support!" George reprimanded Roger. "Since you're man enough to have two women, now you'll face the consequences of supporting both with your job."