SCANDALOUS: MRS. SALAZAR

laundry, attempting to bring a semblance of order to the chaos that had unfolded earlier. As

vered it dirty again, clearly showcasing Monica's neglect to clean up

ain her frustration. "Monica, we need to talk," she said,

esponded, "Can't this wait? I'm

"This is not drama; it's about respect. If you're g

s it matter? Everything'

evident in her tone, asserted, "I

c smirk, countered, "Co

his is mine," Evangeline retorted, emphas

neered, "Well, this child is

cutting words. She found herself unable to

rt and bewilderment, "What did I ever do to y

great and loving man, a good home, and probably... a lot more reasons for me to take it. After all, your husb

ent, recognizing the painful truth in Monica's words. The realization that she was living

he kitchen, each dish and countertop carrying the weight of her

inishing the arduous task of cleaning. Determined to break free from the confines of her troubled ho

she had set aside since getting married. The dress, revealing yet elegant, was a reflection of her inte

g about her usual routine of making dinner. But then, she reminded

d wallet, and with determine

d through familiar streets, bringing back memories of a life she had put on hold. I

or, stepping into the dimly lit venue. The music and chatter enve

f guilt crossed her mind, questioning her own actions, yet a resolute voice countered, 'Oh, I must be crazy. Why am I feeling

uented by high-class individuals. The upscale ambiance and sophisticated crow

el, her barista friend, who greeted her with genuine excitement, w

Evangeline exclaimed, her e

Eva! I thought you vanished off the face of the E

happened. I needed a brea

nge. How's everything with you?" Michael i

shrug, settling into the only vacant se

, observing Michael expertly pr

he's good, thanks for asking. Still putting up with my caffei

things never change. But hey, it's good to catch up lik

lgia is just what we need. So spill the te

ile, but Michael could

a baby, but I guess he wanted it fresh from the womb." Evangeline laughed, try

" Michael stated bluntly, plac

r lip to hold back tear

his own words, reconsidering the

I want to fight for my marriage, I want to win him bac

roudly, "Attagir

d Evangeline enjoyed h

mly lit bar. The music, the chatter, and the clinking of glas

e friend he was, kept her co

vangeline found herself dru