45 - Give her the divorce

RYAN BURKE

Crafty little sneak. She told everyone about Elena's pregnancy. Without giving me a chance to soften the blow. I know my grandfather thinks Elena is an ambitious and scheming woman, my grandmother also has no better references to the mother of my child, but what could I do now? Abandon Elena? We went out to the dining room. Uncomfortable.

My mother and grandparents stared at me seriously. I knew I had broken all the family principles, maintaining a relationship outside of marriage. But in my defense, we had an agreement. I never promised to reciprocate her feelings.

And now I'm paying for it. After dinner, the ladies gathered for tea and my grandfather gave me a commanding look to follow him to the office.

In the middle of the office was a small round table of dark wood with a huge bouquet of white tulips. The walls were filled with paintings.

Some works acquired at antique auctions.

To the right, there was an imposing "U"-shaped sofa that comfortably accommodated ten people