Chapter 60

For a while, all Joseph did was gape at Samantha. When he finally recovered from the initial shock, he demanded, "What do you want that much money for? I never pegged you for the greedy type." Samantha met his stare and answered vaguely, "I used to think it was my duty as a wife to be thrifty after seeing how hard you work for the family, even if the money you make could last me a lifetime. "But now, I think women in general ought to have some extra cash lying around in case of emergencies." Women shouldn't have to lose out on both marriage and money like Samantha. She figured she should get every penny she could out of Joseph while she still had the chance, lest it became part of Erica's allowance. The money could come in handy when she set up a company. As if speaking out of instinct, Joseph pointed out, "I can take care of you for the rest of your life if we don't go through with the divorce." "No, thanks. Erica's been vying for my position as your wife for ages. It would be