The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson

I guess he's busy today.' Deborah blushed, fealizing what she was thinking. 'Whoa... Deborah, get a grip. You're not divorced yet and you're already thinking about. someone else. Flustered, Deborah hurried into her house and put away the groceries. Just as she was about done, Caroline and Christian arrived with dinner.

[Welcome.] Deborah greeted them at the door, letting them in.

"Hi, Deborah," the couple replied as they entered the house. Christian placed the bags on the table.

"It looks like you've settled in," Caroline joked, seeing a corner of the living room with the laptop and some open notebooks.

[Well, it's my house. Besides, I like the view from the window, so I made it my workspace.] Deborah replied.

"That's the spirit," Christian praised her.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

"Dear, clean your hands and help us set the table," Caroline instructed, taking the bags to start unpacking the food.

Christian obeyed. When he returned, his partner asked him to open the wine bottle. and serve some juice while they arranged the dinner on plates.

"Try it and tell me if you like the taste. Because for me, the meat is finger-licking good," Caroline said, taking a seat to start dinner.

[Thanks.] Deborah replied.

"Alright, let's get to the serious matters, Deborah," Christian said.

[What happened?] Deborah asked.

"Roger's lawyer contacted me, saying the former doesn't want the divorce. In fact, he demanded that you go back home and that he is willing to forgive you for your relationship with me," Christian explained. "WHAT?!" Caroline exclairhed. "Wait... he implied that you..."

"His exact words were: 'She must have slept with you. Why else would you be representing her? She doesn't have a penny to her name.""

"Ugh... that d*mn b*stard," Caroline cursed.

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"I know, my love. I also wanted to punch him, but I managed to remain calm, remembering that this guy was just repeating his client's words," Christian said.

[He's the real traitor.] Deborah signed, frowning.

"I know, and since I refused his demands, he got furious. But I stood firm with your decision not to go back," Christian reassured her.

[Thanks, Christian.] Deborah signed.

"So, the trial will be in two weeks," Christian continued.

[ I'm ready to fight for my freedom.] Deborah remained firm.

"My friends helped me gather evidence so we're ready for the big moment," he said as he added some sauce to his sandwich. "By the way, have you talked to anyone about this?"

[No, why?] Deborah asked.

"According to a friend, your family hired an investigator to find you," Christian informed.

"They must want something, they're always like that." Caroline frowned.

[They've been sending me messages, but I delete them right away. I never opened a single one.]

"Good, because that's another problem we could handle legally," Christian. suggested.

"Honey, you're already excited about the lawsuits," Caroline chuckled.

"Oops..."

[Thanks, Chris. I was thinking about a lawsuit against the Andersons too.] Deborah admitted.

"Really?" They both looked surprised at her statement.

"Now that I'll have time and my freedom, I want to investigate my mom's death because that accident was very strange. And she had step-siblings who were a year apart.] Deborah explained.

"I was wondering about that too," Caroline nodded.

"But well, one thing at a time, or we'll get confused which could affect the divorce,"

Christian reminded her of what they had discussed previously.

[Yes.]

"By the way, Deborah, Caroline told me you're pregnant. Congratulations," Chris smiled at her.

[Thank you.]

"Hey, are you going to keep the baby, or will you abort?" he asked.

[I'll keep it.] Deborah replied.

"Do you want me to ask for child support in the divorce?" Christian inquired.

"No."

"Sure? It's your right and the baby's to have that good-for-nothing support you both," he insisted.

[I don't want anything from him. I can raise my baby alone.] Deborah was adamant.

"My dear, respect her decision. Besides, she won't be alone because that baby will have two handsome and great uncles who will help her mom make sure she doesn't lack anything," declared Caroline, making her friend smile. "Alright, Deborah. I won't mention your pregnancy in the divorce." Christian. respected her decision.

After this, they continued to chat over dinner as Caroline wanted to know all the details of how Deborah would start teaching there.

The conversation was so engaging that they never noticed someone had been

standing at Deborah's doorstep, intending to visit her, only to overhear her secret.

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