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Cathy found a secluded spot and cried for a long time . ‘ I really don’t know what to do , she thought . The man I’ve shared a bed with for so many years is nothing but complete fraud .
‘If only I could go back to when I knew nothing at all , just stay a fool in ignorant bliss . Maybe then , life would have gone on peacefully ? But she know that there was no going back now .
Even if divorcing at nearly fifty would make her a laughingstock , Cathy was determined to go through with it . Even though Catherine and Cecilia tried to talk her out of it , she knew she simply couldn’t go on living like this anymore .
She couldn’t bring herself to call Werner . ‘ What good would it do to call him and ask who he transferred all the assets to ? ‘ Cathy thought bitterly . ‘ He’d never admit it anyway . ‘
Cathy once again sought out her lawyer William . All she could do was sob at him , pleading , “ How can I protect my full legal rights ?
“ My husband withdrew all the retirement savings I worked so hard for , without even telling me . What on earth should I do ?
“ Will I really walk away with nothing if we get divorced now ? But I’ve done absolutely nothing wrong .”
William said , “ Mrs. Lynn , please try not to panic . First , check if your husband has sold or transferred any property under his name without your knowledge . Then , gather evidence of his infidelity and any asset transfers as soon as possible .
“ As long as he doesn’t have any illegitimate children , you and your children will remain the main beneficiaries in the divorce settlement . ”
Cathy wiped away her tears and declared firmly , “ Alright , I will . ”
The next morning , Cheryl returned to Nareigh . Donald had asked her to come home . She took Serena straight to Teresa’s place .
Teresa said , “ I’m not responsible for looking after your daughter . I’m not even your real sister – in – law . At best , I’m just your cousin’s wife . Your sister – in – law is Jennifer . Go ask her instead . ”
“ Teresa , don’t even mention her . I swear , I can’t stand Jennifer , ” Cheryl raised her hand in mock oath . “ In my heart , you’ve always been my only sister – in-
law . ”
Teresa looked at Cheryl’s utterly innocent face and thought , ‘ She probably still has no idea what her father , Werner , has been up to . ‘
Teresa naturally wouldn’t volunteer this information to Cheryl ; she simply gave her a knowing look .
Cheryl batted her big , innocent eyes . “ Teresa , I’m counting on you to take care of Serena . You’re the best ! My most beautiful , generous , sexy , drop – dead gorgeous sister – in – law . ”
Teresa smirked . “ Alright , stop buttering me up .”
Cheryl pouted in protest , “ I’m being totally honest , okay ? You’re literally the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen . ”
Teresa had no patience for Cheryl’s sweet talk and urged her to go home quickly , just in case there was a real emergency at home .
Cheryl asked , “ Teresa , can I borrow your car to drive home ? ”
“ No way . ”
“ Relax , I’ve got my driver’s license now . ”
Teresa still refused . She just didn’t feel comfortable letting Cheryl drive her car , and more importantly , if Jennifer saw Cheryl behind the wheel , she’d never hear the end of it .
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“ Oh , fine , ugh … I can’t believe my dad ! He promised to get me a car , but who knows if he’s actually ordered it yet ? ”
“ I’ll get you a cab , ” Teresa said , steering the conversation away .
“ Thanks , Teresa ! ” Before leaving , Cheryl kissed Serena on the cheek , then tried to kiss Teresa too , only to be pushed away as Teresa feigned annoyance .
Cheryl was so carefree , Teresa thought . ‘ I wonder if Cathy will actually divorce Werner . ‘
When she was just a child , she lived through her parents ‘ divorce , Philip cheated , and she witnessed all their arguments .
Teresa wondered , ‘ Does a divorce hurt a child more when they’re young , or is it even harder when they’re already an adult ? Honestly , I have no idea .
‘ One thing is certain . An unhappy marriage brings nothing but pain to everyone in the family !
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