All Chapters of Exiting the Marriage, Entering Her Era: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Georgia slammed the teacup in her hand down on the table at that. These people could say whatever they wanted about her, but she absolutely wouldn't allow them to drag Sophie into it.Seeing how red Georgia's face had gone from anger, Imelda immediately hit her own mouth. "It's my fault for saying too much. Dr. Walker, don't take it too heart. I just know these gossips are all so miserable in their own lives that they nitpick everyone else's family matters.""I'm going to step out for a bit. Thanks for letting me know, Imelda," Georgia said, standing up and heading for the door.She went straight to the pantry. Before she even reached the doorway, she heard people inside talking in excited, hushed voices."No way. Dr. Walker's daughter has a congenital heart condition? This is the first I'm hearing of it.""Of course it's true. These heart defects can be mild or serious. Even if you treat them, it doesn't mean they'll live to a ripe old age. There are plenty of cases that don't en

Helena was in the middle of discussing work with her team. She frowned at the sight of Yolanda."Mr. Seele wants to fire me just because I gossiped in the pantry this morning about Dr. Walker and their daughter. I didn't mean anything by it! I just blurted it out…" Yolanda babbled.A chill settled between Helena's brows. Right in front of her subordinates, she snapped, "Didn't I already warn you to watch your mouth at work, Yolanda? Did you take that to heart?""I…" Yolanda froze."Since this is Mr. Seele's decision, there's nothing I can do for you. You should know that children are the apple of their parents' eyes. The moment you chose to badmouth his daughter, you should've been prepared for this outcome," Helena said sternly. Then, she lifted a hand toward the door. "You can go now."Yoland collapsed onto the floor, feeling a suffocating frustration she couldn't name. She'd overheard a few of Helena's calls with her friends and pieced together some inside info.Then, she'd ta

"Fred." Georgia stopped halfway up the stairs, standing there as she looked down at Fred in the living room. "You broke the promise you made to Soph. As a father, that's a failure on your part. Helena's fainting has nothing to do with me. She's an adult, so she's responsible for her own health and managing her workload."She paused for a moment when she saw the tension gradually harden his face before continuing, "Is this little speech you're giving now meant to guilt-trip me? Are you asking me to be understanding or telling me I'm responsible for what happened?"With that, she turned away, no longer looking at Fred's expression, which had instantly turned ugly. Step by step, she continued up the stairs.Fred stood frozen in place, his face oscillating between hard and grim. The moment Felix passed, Georgia's attitude had done a 180. She'd become so cold and distant. It was clear he'd never really understood the wife he'd been married to for six years. Maybe that impulsive flash mar

Fred was with a few of his childhood buddies, who were also his business partners. One of them was Jonathan's cousin, Shane Moore. The other two were also well-known heirs from influential families in the city. They were gathered around a table, clearly attending what was just a private get-together.Seated beside Fred, in a champagne-colored spaghetti-strap evening dress, was none other than Helena.Georgia frowned slightly. Wasn't Helena supposed to be on medical leave? She looked radiant with a healthy glow, nothing like someone weak or unwell.Helena had her head tilted slightly as she listened to one of the heirs beside her talk, a faint smile on her lips. She gently swirled the red wine in her glass, and whatever he said made her lift her fingers to her lips as she laughed daintily.Georgia didn't break stride and continued walking toward the restroom. A few minutes later, after washing her hands, she headed back toward the private rooms. When she passed that area again, the

The sound of the message being sent sounded extra crisp in the silence of the car.From this moment on, Georgia no longer cared where Fred's heart was left behind, nor what kind of relationship he and Helena decided to have. She certainly wasn't interested in keeping up appearances anymore.All of her energy and scheming would be used on one thing only—how to decisively win a brand-new, free tomorrow for herself and Sophie.Her phone buzzed with a new text. She thought it was Stan Zeller, the attorney, replying, so she picked up her phone at the next red light.What she saw was a message from Helena. "Gia, I want to stay in the country and keep working for the company. Fred agreed. Can you say yes, too?"Staring at this message that practically oozed fake sweetness, Georgia suddenly felt like laughing. She used to think Helena was this gentle, resilient woman who was optimistic, upbeat, and full of passion for life. Looking at it now, she'd really been blind.This was classic pic