Keep the Groom, I'm Out

"Benny even bought the amusement park and registered it under our names. You're not going to be mad, right, Giselle?"

I ignored Chelsea.

That night, Benjamin didn't come home. I was unbothered and slept soundly.

The next day, after signing the sales contract with the buyer, I packed my luggage and headed straight for the bus station.

On the way there, I unexpectedly ran into Benjamin and Chelsea just as they were leaving kindergarten after registering Sadie for school.

He was holding Sadie in his arms, while Chelsea clung happily to him. They looked exactly like a family of three. Even passersby couldn't help commenting.

"What a happy family!"

"The parents are so loving and well-matched! That kid is so lucky!"

Benjamin smiled without saying anything, clearly enjoying himself. Then, he saw me.

He froze for a moment, quickly put Sadie down, and pulled his arm out from Chelsea's grip. A trace of guilt flashed across his face. "What are you doing here, Giselle? It's working hours. Are you skipping work?"

I almost laughed. I had already resigned a full day ago, yet he didn't even know.

"I've already resigned."

He didn't believe me. His brows furrowed tightly. "What, yesterday's breakup wasn't enough? Now, you're pretending to resign, too? Stop it, Giselle. This is getting out of hand."

Chelsea's eyes rolled slightly as she chimed in with a fake tone. "Benny, she must've realized she was wrong and followed us here to apologize."

Benjamin visibly relaxed. A faint smile returned to his lips.

"If you want me to forgive you, fine. But you'll have to apologize to Chelsea first. And since Chelsea has trouble sleeping, you'll give them the master bedroom. You take the study instead.

"Also, you'll be responsible for all their meals every day as compensation. Not a single condition can be missing."

What a joke. He was treating me like a live-in maid.

I had originally planned to tell him about selling the house later, but since we had run into each other, I might as well say it now. "Don't think I can agree to any of those conditions because I just sold the house."

Benjamin's eyes widened. "You sold the house? Why didn't you tell me something this important?"

"It's my house. I'll sell it if I want to," I said coldly. "I don't need your permission."

Meanwhile, Chelsea kept fanning the flames. "Wow, Giselle. I didn't think you'd sell the house just to kick both Sadie and me out. If you hate me so much, I'll file for a divorce with Benny right this moment.

"I'll move out of the house and won't bother you anymore!"

Benjamin looked at her with concern. "But you just returned the house and used the refunded rent to pay for Sadie's tuition. Where'd you go if you move out?"

She wiped away her non-existent tears. "What can I do when Giselle doesn't want us around? I'll just sleep under a bridge with Sadie, then. It might be cold, but at least we won't have to bother anyone."

Sadie spat in my direction. "You bad woman who bullies Mommy! Daddy, teach her a lesson!"

Benjamin's expression turned cold as well. "I don't care what kind of tantrum you're throwing, Giselle, but there has to be a limit! If you keep this up, don't even think about getting married to me for the rest of your life!"

At his 101st threat, I actually laughed out loud. "Benjamin, have you forgotten? We already broke up. Why are we still talking about getting married?"