Chapter 16 Yvette Can't Conceive

Even though I'd long since stopped hoping for anything from Yvette, I was still technically her husband. Being abandoned in this mess while she stayed on the sidelines left me with a bitter chill. Meanwhile, Lydia kept prattling on, "Just like that father of yours, living off of others." I was sure my face looked dark, and I didn't care to hide it. Locking eyes with her, I forced out each word. "As the representative of Jenning Group, putting down your son-in-law in front of so many people—does that show your 'class'?" "Who do you think you're talking to? Is that any way to speak to your mother-in-law?" Her expression turned harsh, and she shot me a glare. I kept my tone low and cold. "How about we both try to keep a little dignity?" She looked like she wanted to lash out at me again, but seeing that no one else was jumping in, she swallowed her words and redirected her frustration. "You know," she started, "it's been over a year since you two married, and Yvette still hasn't sho