63: Inheritance

CHRISTY:

My eyes darted to Everette whose expression darkened for a moment before it was gone.

Will Everette lose the inheritance if he has a divorce? I never knew that might happen.

I looked at Everette.

How could he not tell me about that? And he agreed that we will sign the divorce agreement after six months? I did not believe he did not care about the money. He would lose a lot.

“Good. We are already clear about that. That includes you, Everette, and Christina.” Clara watched me under intense stare and for a moment, I felt self-conscious.

It seemed like my husband had been hiding a lot from me. First, it was Eden. This marriage and now losing the inheritance.

“Everette? Christina?” Clara asked when not one of us had answered her.

“Yes, Mom. My wife and I won't be getting a divorce.” Everette pulled my hand and showed it to the family. “My wife and I will be with each other until our death. I will not be the first one who will have a divorce in this family.” He pressed a ki