Chapter 232

James told Oliver everything he had heard at lunch. Oliver asked, "Did she really say that?" James nodded. "I was right there." "Okay. I understand now." Oliver finally knew how to handle his upset wife. He had never been in a relationship before, and his friends' love lives were just superficial, focused on money and materialism. When a woman was unhappy, they would use money to make her feel better. However, it was clear that that approach didn't sway Grace. She wasn't like a lover who could be managed with money. She was his wife, and he needed to put in more effort. After a full day of classes, with only two short professional courses in the afternoon, school ended before 4:00 pm. Sophie and Grace were planning to arrange another meal when Shawn arrived. Still in his police uniform, he stood at the classroom door, waiting for the class to end. Sophie pouted in frustration when she saw her brother. "Grace, our plans are ruined." Grace glanced at the visitor and said, "I k