All Chapters of My Wife's Brother Complex: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

I stood frozen in place, the words hitting me like a bolt of lightning, paralyzing me. He seemed pleased with my reaction. A twisted satisfaction flickered in his eyes as he slowly removed his hand from Josephine's waist. Lily, tears welling in her eyes, said, "Ross, we're getting a divorce." A cold laugh rose from deep within me, but I masked it, allowing a facade of guilt to settle on my face. Divorce now, and half of my house would be taken from me. Half of it would go to this lying woman, this schemer who had no idea what she was up against. I couldn't let her win, not like this. I had to play her game. "Honey, I'm sorry," I said, my voice low, begging. "Please, don't leave me. I love you, truly." Her voice cracked with doubt. "I want to believe you, but you need to show me, to prove it." She was hinting at more. More than just empty words. She wanted something else."Alright," I replied, my jaw tight with determination. "If I fail you again, this house will be yours