Chapter 123 Have You Really Thought This Through

By the time I got home, the delicious aroma of dinner had already filled the air. Mom hurriedly called for us to wash up and have dinner. As we took our seats, Beata was sitting directly across from me. Next to her sat Jeremiah, who looked at me with obvious disdain. "Mrs. Cornell, long time no see." Even though I was about to divorce Jeremiah, I still had to show the proper respect to my elders. Upon hearing me call her that, Beata's eyes flashed with a hint of hurt. She furrowed her brows and asked, "Why are you calling me Mrs. Cornell now? Jane, you've always been like family, so why don't you just call me Beata like you used to?" I shook my head. "I can't do that. I'm divorcing Jeremiah anyway. It's just a matter of when. It's better to get it over with sooner than later to avoid any awkwardness." Upon hearing this, Beata quickly nudged Jeremiah. "I've spoiled him too much. Marriage is all about working through the tough times, right? As long as you don't divorce him, I'll ma