Chapter 17 The Unraveling
- "Mom, don't fret. Henry and I have both undergone medical check-ups. Everything is in order. Perhaps it's just that Henry's been too preoccupied with work and seldom home, which might be why the baby is taking longer," I reassured her. I claimed to be unmoved, but that was far from the truth. Regrettably, I no longer had the privilege of being her daughter-in-law.
- "We're well aware of the numerous scandals your husband is involved in, and we've reprimanded him countless times. But as his wife, you need to be more vigilant, understand?" My mother-in-law counseled me.
- Despite knowing that I couldn't control Henry and that he was likely to fall for another woman soon, I nodded in response to my mother-in-law's earnest gaze. "Alright, Mom."