LOGIN
Stepping on the Wrong Toes
4
Share:
Report
I secretly invite my in-laws over for the New Year, hoping to surprise my husband, Huxley Carlson. But the moment my father-in-law steps through the door, Huxley's secretary shoves him out. He slams into the shoe cabinet, throwing out his back. She sneers. "Who do you beggars think you are, strolling into Mr. Carlson's villa like this? You're this broke and still have the nerve to call yourself his father-in-law?" I immediately call for the housekeeper to help him, but the secretary blocks her. She even shoves my mother-in-law. "You really think you're the lady of the house?" she snaps. "Mr. Carlson hired the housekeeper to serve him, not to waste time on you or your useless parents." My mother-in-law is so enraged that she suffers a heart attack on the spot. I call Huxley in a panic, begging him to come to the hospital. But he sounds utterly unmoved. His voice is cold and mocking as he says, "Jen told me what happened. The nerve of you, bringing your parents to my house! Now you want me to rush to the hospital because your mom's pretending to be sick? "Tell them to get out! If she dies, she dies. Hell, maybe it's a blessing—just in time for the New Year!"
View MoreLatest chapter
Stepping on the Wrong Toes Chapter 10
My father-in-law lay in the hospital bed, watching helplessly as the business empire he had built with his own hands collapsed before his eyes. He was powerless to stop it.When he saw me walk in, a flicker of recognition flashed in his clouded eyes. He grasped my hand tightly. "You came… I'm so glad…"I could hear the tremor in his weak voice. A lump rose in my throat at the sight of the frail old man lying there, so worn and haggard. "I'll pay for the best doctors, Dad. Please don't give up."He gave a faint shake of his head and turned his gaze toward the corner of the room, where Huxley cowered silently. My father-in-law let out a heavy sigh.Then, he motioned for his lawyer to read his will.The lawyer's voice echoed throughout the ward as my father-in-law's final wishes were read aloud. He was leaving me the majority of his assets, including the floundering Carlson Corp.As for Huxley, all he was given was a house."How is that possible? I'm your biological son!" Huxley sc
Stepping on the Wrong Toes Chapter 9
It didn't take long for the matter to be swept under the rug.The outcome didn't surprise me. With the Carlson family's influence, covering something like that was simple. My father-in-law gradually regained his clarity during treatment.It might've been the overwhelming shock, or perhaps he finally saw his son for who he truly was. Either way, he stopped making excuses for Huxley and began reflecting on the way he had raised his son.He called me to the hospital and said solemnly, "You've been through a lot these past few years. Huxley failed you, and as his father, so did I."He sighed, eyes filled with guilt. "I gave it some thought. The two of you should get a divorce. It'll be better for you two in the long run."I was taken aback. I hadn't expected my father-in-law to say something like that. I honestly thought he'd try to talk me into putting up with it and keeping the marriage alive for the sake of the Carlson family's reputation."Dad…" I didn't know what to say."I k
Stepping on the Wrong Toes Chapter 8
We used to cram into the subway every day, eat cheap takeout together, and pull all-nighters, working on project proposals. We naturally ended up dating as we grew closer over time.It wasn't until the second year of our relationship that Huxley finally revealed who he truly was—the heir of the Carlson Corp. He held me tightly, guilt-ridden and fearful, hoping I would forgive him for hiding the truth.I smiled and told him it was all alright. Just as I was about to reveal who I really was, he dragged me off to register our marriage before I could say a word.I planned to surprise him at our wedding by telling him I was also a wealthy heiress. But shortly after we registered our marriage, my family went bankrupt and fell into massive debt.Desperate, I approached him while he was still blissfully planning the wedding. "Can we hold off on the wedding for now? I need 20 million dollars. I'll pay it back next month."His joyful smile froze in place. "What do you mean?"I explained
Stepping on the Wrong Toes Chapter 7
Jennifer looked at me fearfully, but still insisted on acting tough. "Hux loves me. Just you wait…"Without warning, Huxley raised his hand and backhanded her across the face. Then he turned to me, smiling as if nothing had happened."Don't listen to her, Katherine. She's hardly my type. She's just a toy to toss away once I get bored."He lifted the lid of the thermal jar he'd brought. Immediately, the aroma of clam chowder filled the air."You must be hungry, Katherine. I got this for you."I turned my head away and stared at the overcast skies outside."Do you know why I brought your parents home?" I asked calmly.Huxley froze, caught off guard by the sudden question."They missed you. They wanted to see you, to spend the holidays with their beloved son. They came with hope in their hearts, and look what they got. All of this—every bit of it—is thanks to your little fling. They're heartbroken. And honestly… so am I."Tears welled up in Huxley's eyes."I've let my parents do
Stepping on the Wrong Toes Chapter 6
A doctor arrived shortly after. My father-in-law was promptly rushed into the emergency room following a brief examination.Huxley berated the doctor in a furious, accusatory tone. "How can you just leave your patients out in the hallway? It's the dead of winter! Do you know how cold it is? What if something had gone wrong?"I grabbed him firmly, stopping him from interfering any further."The bills weren't paid. They're already doing us a favor by not kicking him out," I snapped. "After all, you, their son, couldn't even bother to show up."He opened his mouth to argue, but something in him faltered. He held back. With red-rimmed eyes and a tremor in his voice, he muttered, "Come with me to settle the bill, Katherine. I don't think I can handle it by myself."His rare display of vulnerability stirred nothing in me. I had loved him with everything I had for five years, but all I received in return was betrayal, cruelty, and humiliation.I no longer wanted to put up with it.Bu
Stepping on the Wrong Toes Chapter 5
Heavy, labored breathing came through the receiver, but no words followed.Huxley instinctively moved to stand, only for Jennifer to push him back down."It's probably a scam. There are tons of schemes like this going around. If he really was your father, why wouldn't he be able to speak coherently?"My heart sank as the feeling of dread crept in."Dad had a stroke," I said urgently. "I told you already. The fact that he can say anything at all is a miracle. You need to get to the hospital now, Huxley. Mom's still in surgery—"Before I could finish, a different voice came on the line."Are you the patient's next of kin? Your mother has passed away despite attempts at resuscitation. Your father suffered a stroke. Payment hasn't been made. Please come to the hospital to settle the bill."Skeptical, Huxley asked, "Who are you?""I'm the attending doctor at the hospital. Please come as soon as you can."The call ended abruptly.Huxley turned to me, shock and confusion written acr
You may also like
My Dad Locked Me in the Storage Closet to Starve
Against the Flow20.4K viewsAfter My In-Laws Donated Their Bodies
Autumn Rivers5.9K viewsVacation Nightmare (For Them)
Cammy Winslow15.2K viewsI've Been Corrected, but What About You?
Sweet Corn Warrior6.1K viewsMy Dad Only Loves Me After I Died
Perfect Timing23.6K viewsWhere Blood Meant Nothing
Cece Jones5.7K views
To Readers
Welcome to GoodNovel world of fiction. If you like this novel, or you are an idealist hoping to explore a perfect world, and also want to become an original novel author online to increase income, you can join our family to read or create various types of books, such as romance novel, epic reading, werewolf novel, fantasy novel, history novel and so on. If you are a reader, high quality novels can be selected here. If you are an author, you can obtain more inspiration from others to create more brilliant works, what's more, your works on our platform will catch more attention and win more admiration from readers.
Comments