Chapter17: Your Son’s Weaned, Why Aren’t You? 

“Mommy, did I do something wrong? I shouldn’t have flipped the table.“She felt responsible for their expulsion from her grandparents‘ house. 

Evelyn asked, “If you had second chance, would you still flip the table?” Lily nodded without hesitation.“I wanted to protect you.” 

Evelyn smiled gently.“Lily, you did what you could. You’re my 

You’re my hero, Mommy!” Lily snuggled into her embrace. 

hero.” 

Lily’s eyes lit up, then she blushed slightly. “But I used a lot of strength. I don’t feel like a girl.” “You are a girl, but girls can be anything they want. Nobody decides what a girl should be.” Evelyn hugged her close.“Lily, you’re naturally strong, capable of protecting yourself. I’m proud of you.If girls are too weak, they have to rely on others. But I hope you won’t abandon your femininity. You can define what it means to be a girl!” 

Lily’s courage flared.“Mommy, I want to learn boxing! I want to be even stronger! 

At the Reed mansion, she’d wanted to take soccer and martial arts classes with Tommy, but Helen had forbidden it, saying girls shouldn’t be boisterous. 

“Perfect! Your uncle owns a gym. I’ll ask him to find you a boxing instructor! 

You’re the best, Mommy!” Lily snuggled against her, then asked curiously, “Where are we going?” 

Evelyn stroked her hair.“We’re going to Ocean Breeze Villas.“She’d secured a substantial cash settlement, along with houses and storefronts, in orce. It was what she deserved. 

She was looking for a new home; once her stock marke now, she’d use Caleb’s property. 

vestments paid off, she’d move.For 

Ocean Breeze Villas was a high–end residential complex.A community manager greeted them. Mrs 

“Mrs. Reed, welcome home.” 

Evelyn smiled, “That’s no longer correct.” 

He sighed. “Ms. Reed.” 

She nodded.He watched them enter the villa. 

Caleb soon learned Evelyn was living at Ocean Breeze Villas.He noticed a tennis ball in his study, annoyed that Tommy hadn’t tidied up.He tossed it against the wall; it bounced back into his hand.He smirked; Evelyn was no different. She was living in his house, waiting for him to apologize. 

Unfortunately, he wasn’t good at coaxing people.The sapphire bracelet was his biggest concession.She wouldn’t take the olive branch. He wouldn’t make it easy for her. 

“Sir, your bath is ready.“A maid announced. 

Caleb undressed and entered the bathroom. His skin was pale, his physique lean and muscular. He stepped into the tub and recoiled from the scalding water.He adjusted the temperature.He’d instructed the staff countless times about the exact temperature -104.5 degrees Fahrenheit and the timing of the aromatherapy.He leaned against the leather headrest, noticing the lighting 

was wrong. 

“Tsk. “Evelyn had never made these simple mistakes in, seven years. 

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He took a deep breath.She’d be back soon. 

The next morning, Evelyn saw a message from Mr. Hong. 

“Ms. Reed, are you sure about investing all sixty million?” Evelyn replied, “Yes, buy immediately after the market opens.” 

“Okay.” He added, “Don’t regret it.” 

Evelyn opened her computer and ran her stock analysis program. Her model predicted a market. 

bound.Her stocks began to rise. 

As she closed her laptop, her phone rang. It was an unknown number.She answered, assuming it was a potential employer. 

“Hello, Mrs. Reed, it’s me. “It was Davis. “Do you know where Mr. Reed keeps his red cat’s eye. cufflinks?” 

Evelyn hung up.It wasn’t her problem. 

She checked Lily’s homework. The home phone rang; she unplugged it. Then, the doorbell rang. It was the community manager, holding a phone.Evelyn answered; Caleb’s frigid voice filled her 

ear. 

“Where’s the refill for my shower gel? He was annoyed she hadn’t replaced it. “Caleb, did you find your shower gel?I’ll just use soap.” Savannah’s voice was heard.“You’re calling Evelyn? She’ll misunderstand! Never mind, I’ll skip it‘ 

Caleb said, “Savannah got Tommy’s breakfast on l implying Evelyn was neglecting her duties as a mother. 

“Caleb, we’re divorced. Stop calling me!” Evelyn snapped. 

He said, “The housekeeper has a three–month notice period.” 

He was explaining, but also 

Evelyn felt a bitter laugh rise.Caleb, you despised me, why did you marry me? You brought me into your world, made me work for you, watched me foolishly love you, then sneered at my background, my knowledge, my efforts… all worthless to you. 

“Find a new wife and have her take over.Immature! Incompetent!” 

“What did you say?!” 

“Can’t find your shower gel? Put your head in the tub and shake it; the bubbles will be enough for the whole family!” 

“Don’t know where your cufflinks are?Use your eyeballs!” 

“You’re pathetic! Your son’s weaned. Why aren’t you?”