Chapter 50

I was Jonathan's legitimate wife. Even though I was sitting right in front of them, they acted like I was invisible. Everyone was busy sucking up to Alicia. It was pretty obvious that keeping Alicia happy was the only way to stay on Jonathan's good side. Even the outsiders knew Alicia was the one Jonathan cared about the most. Calling myself his wife was a joke. I had never felt so powerless and small. But I just didn't get it. Why wouldn't Jonathan divorce me already? Brenda eagerly held Alicia's hand. Alicia looked over at Jonathan and pressed her lips together. As always, she played the part of the bigger person in front of everyone and nodded. "I'm feeling a lot better now. The doctors said it might not even leave a scar." Brenda sighed. "Even so, you should take care. A pretty face means a lot for a woman." Alicia nodded, and Brenda gazed at her with an affectionate look. "I watched you all grow up, and I've always treated you like my own daughter, Alicia. If Fred ever giv