Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 290

Celestine watched her coldly.

Dahlia had never shown her a shred of kindness, all because of her family background.

Even after Celestine nearly died bringing two children into this world, Dahlia insisted on giving all the credit to her precious son.

“You little vixen! Was ruining Chester’s first marriage not enough for you? Now you’ve nearly killed him! Day after day, you play the victim, threatening divorce, hanging on to him and refusing to let go! Have you no shame? With a daughter-in-law like you, sometimes I wish I could bash my own head in!”

Dahlia’s finger shook with fury as she hurled her accusations at Celestine, spittle flying. She didn't care at all about the curious stares of passersby.

Celestine listened to her tirade with an expressionless face.

“Chester chose me. Why is it that I’m always the one to blame?”

Dahlia’s anger only grew. “My son’s accident happened in your car! What more do you have to say for yourself? If it weren’t for you, why would he have ever set foot in that piece of junk? You must have manipulated him—my son is too kind for his own good, and you took advantage of that!”

After another barrage of illogical accusations, Celestine calmly pulled out the divorce certificate.

“Sorry, but the car was Chester’s decision, and we’re already divorced.”

She unfolded the certificate, holding it up so Dahlia could clearly see the date from a few feet away.

Sanderson stared in shock. “Celly, don’t be so impulsive!”

To Sanderson, Celestine had always been the dutiful, sensible daughter-in-law—raising their two grandchildren, treating her in-laws with respect. Even though Chester’s affair had caused a scandal, she’d handled it with dignity. Her family history might not have been impressive, but Sanderson had never needed a woman’s background to bolster his son’s reputation—he’d rather do without.

Compared to Dahlia, Sanderson’s tone was much less harsh, but he had always kept out of his son and daughter-in-law’s marital affairs. Even so, this divorce had caught him completely off guard.

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