In the past, I became self–deprecating and timid because of Irvin’s disdain for me. But the real reason I didn’t fight back against these women was because I believed women shouldn’t make life harder for other women.
Yet, my concessions didn’t earn me peace–they only encouraged them to push further, humiliating ane time and time again.
If that was the case, then fine–I should go at it!
Boat
Violet and Ellis were close friends of Katie. After recovering from her initial shock, Katie quickly assumed a stern tone to reprimand me. “Emilia, how dare you speak like that!”
I smiled at her and replied, “Don’t be in such a hurry, Katie, You’re next. If I’m a hen that can’t lay eggs, then what does that make Irvin? And you?
“Instead of blaming me for not having children, why not take your dear nephew for a checkup and see if he’s the problem? After all, the Sawyers are famously ‘inadequate.‘ They’ve passed down a single heir for generations, and maybe even that tradition ends with him.”
Despite his many illegitimate children, Irvin’s father never managed to produce one that was biologically his.
“You… you… you…” Katie stammered. She was stunned that I dared to criticize even Irvin. She was so furious she couldn’t form words.
After a moment, she burst out, “Emilia, you must be insane! Completely insane!”
“Why, Katie, is this too much for you already? I haven’t even started talking about your son. No need for a checkup there; it’s clear he’s completely ‘inadequate.‘ Tell me, why hasn’t he hád the self–awareness to hang himself yet?”
Katie’s son was spoiled beyond reason. He indulged in all vices–drinking, gambling, drugs, and prostitution.
Thinking the family’s modest wealth made him untouchable, he once tried to assault a woman and got kicked so hard by her that he lost said bodily function. Katie had taken him to countless doctors, but nothing worked.,
I had hit the deepest, most forbidden pain in her heart. Katie nearly fainted from the shock. You… you… you wretched woman! I’ll make sure Irvin throws you out of the Sawyer family! I’ll make sure you’re left with nothing–not even a dog would want you!”
I smiled politely and sald, “I’ll be waiting for your good news then.”
Katie was too enraged to say another word.
The others, who had initially planned to mock me because of Irvin’s absence, now stayed silent. After seeing me dare to take on Katie so directly, no one else had the courage to confront me.
