Chapter 55

"What are you laughing at?" Seeing Calla's reaction, Peggy couldn't contain herself.

"I'm laughing because you're so naive. What you just said is the funniest joke I've heard this year." Calla said, stifling her laughter.

Peggy was furious and retorted sharply, "Calla, are you jealous of me? Look at you, you're just like an old hag. What man would like you?

"By the way, you're pregnant, aren't you? Where's the man who got you pregnant? Why haven't we seen him come to marry you in a grand ceremony? I bet he's either already married, or some poor loser with no house or car!"

"Me? Jealous of you? Oh…" Calla scoffed, but then felt a wave of nausea. Unable to continue arguing, she covered her mouth and ran toward the bathroom.

Peggy felt more energized as she saw Calla flee. She continued to jab in Calla's direction. "Looks like I hit the nail on the head. She's so embarrassed she's running away."

The exchange happened to be witnessed by Mercer from behind the partially open door. He