Chapter 153

Chapter 153

Serenity nearly erupted in anger when Chelsea made that comment to her face. However, maintaining her composure, Serenity refrained from slamming the table in front of Chelsea.

She calmly walked behind the cash register and took a seat before locking eyes with Chelsea and bombarding her with questions: “Chelsea, you said my sister hit my brother-in-law? Did you see it happen? Did my sister instigate it? Did my brother-in-law retaliate? How badly was he hurt? Was he hospitalized?” Chelsea responded shamelessly, “So what if Hank started it? Your sister needs to learn a lesson, and Hank wanted to discipline her the other day. However, he didn’t want to embarrass your sister since you came over with your husband. We even convinced him not to punish her. Any man would have slapped their wife for everything your sister has done. She deserved to be taught a lesson for her actions. She even had the nerve to hit Hank back, leaving him black and blue. He couldn’t even bring himself to go home.”

“Serenity, you may be younger than your sister, but you’re married and can stand on your own. Since you’re part of Liberty’s family, we need to discuss this with you. You should bring your sister to our place to apologize to Hank, and she should come bearing gifts. Additionally, she needs to provide a written assurance that she will never raise her hand against Hank again before she takes him home.”

Chelsea’s comments were astonishing. It was a real eye-opener for both Serenity and Jasmine.

Serenity realized just how ridiculous Chelsea was when her sister confided in her. Chelsea’s absurdity at this moment was truly outrageous.

She felt on the verge of exploding.

The mother and daughter duo didn’t give Serenity a chance to respond, as Mrs. Brown immediately took over after Chelsea finished speaking. “Serenity, Chelsea is right to say that. Show me a family where the wife doesn’t work or cook.”

“Hank has…

His schedule is quite busy, and after a full morning of work, he returns home to find no lunch waiting for him. He is expected to prepare his own meals, as if he were single and had no wife.

“Hank covers the mortgage and household expenses while your sister stays at home, doing little more than caring for the child, who is quite easy to manage. Your sister spends her days idly, unaware of how fortunate she is, even having the audacity to argue with Hank.

“Hank is already under immense pressure, and while it’s understandable if she can’t help lighten his load, refusing to cook and leaving him hungry is unacceptable. It’s only natural for Hank to be upset; anyone in his situation would feel the same. Sharing expenses was a last resort. Your sister wastes money frivolously, blowing over a thousand dollars in just one day. Does she think Hank’s income is limitless?

“For a family of three, spending fifty dollars on groceries is more than sufficient, yet your sister demands a budget of one thousand five hundred dollars a month. Still, Hank generously provides her with three thousand dollars each month, and she has the nerve to complain about splitting costs.

“She has the ability to earn her own income, so she shouldn’t rely on Hank. While your sister may not care for him, we, as parents, do. What is the purpose of her education if she can’t contribute financially? Look at Chelsea; she has three children and still works to support her family.

“Your sister refuses to work because she wants to focus solely on childcare and expects Hank to cover her living expenses. Is she Hank’s child? Why should he be responsible for her financial support? Yes, he pays for her necessities, but she can’t even fulfill his basic needs or prepare meals for him. Does that seem like a wife to you?

“We have been nothing but kind and patient with your sister. Do you really believe anyone else would be as tolerant of her behavior? They wouldn’t.”

“I would have divorced her and kicked your sister out,” Mrs. Brown declared, her words striking harder than Chelsea’s.

Jasmine picked up a broom, feigning an effort to sweep the area. In reality, she was waiting for her best friend to signal her to usher the absurd mother and daughter out.

All the women present should be supporting one another instead of making life more difficult.

Seething with anger, Serenity glared and retorted coldly, “Mrs. Brown, do you think caring for a child is easy just because you have experience with Chelsea’s kids? Can you manage a two-year-old on your own?”

“Chelsea has three children, yet you and Mr. Brown are the ones actively involved in their lives. All she did was give birth. My sister gave you a grandson who carries your last name, but you refuse to help as grandparents. It’s ridiculous to compare Chelsea to my sister.”

“My sister could go to work and earn an income if you would help care for Sonny. In fact, she had a higher income than my brother-in-law before they got married.”