Cozy Ivory
With a knife in hand, Olivia Gerber catches Caleb Jebb in bed with another woman for the ninth time, only to discover that the woman is none other than her younger sister, Shannon Gerber.
The usually aloof Caleb suddenly grabs the knife and drives it deep into his own abdomen. "Don't hurt Shannon."
Caleb stares at Olivia with bloodshot eyes, his voice unexpectedly shaking. "You can get back at me however you want. I'll accept it. Are you happy now?"
Olivia freezes on the spot, her fingertips numb from the warmth of his blood.
The next moment, Gerald Gerber, her father, hurries over and slaps her across the face. He launches into a furious tirade.
"Olivia, have you lost your mind? All Shannon did was come between you and your husband. What's the big deal? Did you really have to come here and embarrass her?"
Vivian Ingham, her mother, points at her and tells her off.
"You've been married to Caleb for five years, yet you still haven't given him a child. So many women have tried to take your place as his wife.
"Your sister's willing to help you out. Don't you know how lucky you are? And instead of thanking her, you choose to get back at her?"
At that moment, Olivia finds the whole situation completely absurd. Caleb has spent years fighting with her, yet he is willing to compromise for Shannon.
Gerald and Vivian have known all along that Shannon is a homewrecker, yet they keep enabling her behavior.
Ever since Olivia and Shannon were kids, their parents have always favored Shannon. No matter what she does, they always forgive her.
And Olivia? All she ever gets is endless criticism.
If that's how it is, Olivia is done with her rotten marriage and family.