Chapter 20

Dennis attempted to comfort his wife, saying, "As long as we have enough money to support ourselves, we'll be fine. Let's just live our lives without worrying about what other people think."

Cassie retorted, "It's that mindset that's kept you from achieving anything in life. If you had money and influence, would people have looked down on me?"

Her words instantly silenced him.

Wiping her tears away, Cassie turned to Iris with determined eyes. "Go and reconcile with Stanley right now."

Iris pursed her lips, remaining silent.

"Say something!" Cassie pushed her hard, causing her to stagger and bump against the table.

Dennis signaled to his daughter with his eyes as he said, "You should leave first; don't argue with your mom right now."

Iris gave her father a glance, took the divorce certificate, returned it to her bag, and walked out the door.

Behind her, Cassie's voice rang out, "I don't care if you have to cry or beg; you must reconcile with Stanley!"

Tears unexpectedly streame