CHAPTER 55: BRIDGING THE GAP

During their confrontation, George abruptly realized that Lauretta might truly be penniless since her marriage and yet, even after their divorce, she hadn't asked for a single penny from him. In fact, his families near brawl over the compensation they assumed they owed to Lauretta was laughable, considering she had left empty-handed, taking nothing with her. Compared to his family's behavior, it seemed almost ridiculous, and George didn't know how to face Lauretta anymore, knowing she might not have done anything wrong. "You can't even articulate a response," Lauretta sneered, "Stop talking and just stay home, will you? There's nothing between us anymore. Instead of wasting your time on me, maybe you should figure out your own issues." George was taken aback at how bluntly and firmly Lauretta spoke to him now. During their marriage, he was always so meek and subservient, taking anything, he dished to her. But ever since the divorce, it was as if another being had completely possesse