Madam, Your Ex-Husband Is On Call novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Be Generous

Upon seeing Anastasia, Lamia's expression soured with displeasure.

"You dare to come here? I've called you so many times. Yet, you never answered the calls. I thought you had the guts to leave our family for good! You've caused so much trouble for the family, making Christian suffer from all sides. How dare you show up here?"

While Lamia continued her scolding, the onlookers remained silent, eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama.

Anastasia pursed her lips and smiled.

"Grandma asked me to come. I'll take a look at her and leave."

Ignoring Lamia's anger, Anastasia confidently walked upstairs to Grace's room.

Lamia, accustomed to berating her in front of others, didn't think much of it and continued, "Stop right there! You can't even greet them properly. This lack of manners is exactly why I said we should be careful about who marries into the Patterson family. How unlucky we are to have you!"

Anastasia turned her head slightly, her expression unchanged, as she looked at Lamia and smiled.

"Perhaps the unlucky one here is me."

Lamia's expression changed, shocked that Anastasia dared to speak to her like that.

"You... how dare you?"

"Your family can even accept illegitimate children, so I can only imagine someone with an even less respectable background like Beatrice also will be welcomed into the family. There's no talk of maintaining social status and compatibility!"

Everyone knew that Beatrice's mother was a nightclub hostess who had a secret affair with a wealthy man and gave birth to Beatrice.

However, when the child was born before her mother could approach the wealthy man, he passed away, leaving no evidence of their relationship.

Her mother was desperate, crying and screaming outside the house of the wealthy man, hoping his wife would support her and the child.

This scandal caused a huge uproar and became widely known. A simple investigation would reveal all the details.

Indeed, Lamia's strong opposition to Beatrice and Christian's relationship stemmed from Beatrice's humble origins, which were considered unacceptable by the high standards of the Patterson family.

Upon hearing this, Lamia's expression turned unpleasant.

Even the grandchild in her arms seemed less adorable to her.

Christian's aunt quickly approached and advised, "Anastasia, it's just a minor issue in the family, no need to make it public. As long as you're here, the Patterson family won't let other women interfere. Go and apologize to your mother-in-law, be more forgiving. After all, the child will call you Mom in the future. Be generous!"

The people around echoed, "Yes, be magnanimous. The child is innocent."

"Don't dwell on it. It's normal for men to have affairs outside."

Lamia stared coldly at Anastasia, sneering, "With your background, being able to marry into our family is a result of God's grace. It's ridiculous that you still can't recognize your place. Even if Christian keeps a dozen mistresses, it's because of your incompetence. Don't you see what kind of person you are? If it weren't for marrying into the Patterson family, you wouldn't be able to afford these luxurious clothes and bags. They were all bought by my son. You should be grateful for that. Don't forget. I can still kick you out and send you back to your poor and miserable life!"

"Mom, what are you talking about?"

A stern voice interrupted, laced with a hint of chill.

As Christian walked in, he overheard Lamia's harsh words, and his expression turned extremely unpleasant.

He couldn't fathom Anastasia suffering under his mother's verbal assaults.

After all, Anastasia was his wife.

Christian glanced at Anastasia.

Christian knew his mother well and how she looked down on women with less favorable backgrounds.

Lamia probably had insulted Anastasia countless times in the past, yet she never complained or spoke ill of her in the three years of their marriage.

Christian couldn't help but wonder what he might have overlooked during these three years.

Anastasia gently tugged at the corner of her lips, her gaze cold and indifferent as she looked at Lamia.

"Not a single piece of clothing or bag I wear was bought by your son. He hasn't spent a dime on me, so why should I be grateful to the Patterson family?"

She turned her head to look at Christian with an emotionless expression, and a wry smile played on her lips as she asked, "Mr. Patterson, please tell your mother, have I ever taken a single penny from you?"

Anastasia spoke calmly, not waiting for Christian's response before adding the most crucial revelation, "Furthermore, I've divorced Christian. There's no need for you to show me the door. I will leave with nothing."

Her words reverberated like a thunderous explosion, stunning everyone present.

The surrounding guests whispered in shock and disbelief.

Lamia stood there, astonished. "Divorced?

"How could she be willing to divorce?"

After Anastasia finished speaking, she immediately walked upstairs.

Anastasia's purpose in coming here was to congratulate Grace's birthday and to announce her divorce.

Lamia looked at her son and asked, "Is what she said true? Have you two divorced?"

Christian's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze became complex as he remained silent.

Gazing at Anastasia's slender and graceful figure receding away, Christian's heart was full of mixed emotions.

He hadn't spent much time at their new house during their three-year marriage.

But now, after the divorce, he went back and realized he didn't understand his wife as well as he thought.

The card that received a fixed monthly payment was left untouched in the drawer, not a single penny withdrawn.

Indescribable emotions lingered in Christian's mind. He felt agitated.

Christian looked at Lamia holding Charlie.

"How did he end up here?" Christian questioned, his voice laced with an underlying darkness.

Lamia paused briefly before responding, "He is your son, my grandson. Of course, he shouldn't have left alone outside."

Beatrice had the sense to bring the child here voluntarily.

Christian's cold gaze hardened further, and he headed upstairs directly.

The dedicated caretaker for Grace was not in the room, leaving them alone to talk.

Outside the room, Christian stood still, listening to Anastasia's gentle words as she spoke to Grace.

"Happy birthday, Grandma. I... I'll be going abroad for a business trip, so I won't be able to visit often. Please take care of yourself," Anastasia said in a gentle and controlled tone, trying to hide the bitterness in her tone. Anastasia couldn't bring herself to tell her about the divorce, fearing it would be too much for her to bear.

Anastasia owed so much to Grace. It was because of her support that allowed Anastasia to stand firm within the Patterson family over these past three years.

Upon hearing that Anastasia would be traveling abroad, Grace became visibly distressed.

"Going abroad? How long will you be gone? Christian just returned, and now you're leaving again. Did he mistreat you?"

Anastasia paused, calming her voice and speaking gently, "No, Grandma, we're doing fine. It's because of work. Whenever I have time, I'll come back to see you. By the way, this is my birthday gift for you. Happy birthday!"

Anastasia presented the gift, relieved to see the joy on Grace's face.

Grace smiled as she accepted the gift. Her eyesight wasn't that weak to miss the luxurious nature of the present, realizing that Anastasia cared deeply for her.

"Anna, I know you love Christian. Live a happy life with him and have a child. I'll help take care of your little one!" Grandma said with delight.

Anastasia's smile froze for a moment, but she continued to smile as if everything was fine.

She nodded, though she knew their relationship had reached its end.

As for having a child, Christian already had one with someone else. There was no room for her expectations.