Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 253

News of Carlene's return to the country spread like wildfire. Those in the know about her past with Ian began speculating when he would divorce and reunite with Carlene.

Samuel was at a bar with friends who also knew Carlene and Ian. They were some of the first to hear the news. Sure, the Shepard family was loaded, but they weren't exactly aristocracy. Still, because of Carlene and Ian's history, she was well-entrenched in Greenfield's social scene.

"When do you reckon Carlene will officially join the Raymond clan?" someone casually brought up the topic, which instantly sparked a lively debate.

"She was his first love, so I give it a month tops before she's part of the Raymond clan. As for Ian's wife, my guess is she's a plain Jane. Otherwise, why haven't we ever seen her at public events? She didn't even show up to Ian's welcome back party."

"Do any of you know her? She hasn't shown her face in three years, maybe she's just not into the whole social scene."

"I heard she only got into the Raymond family because she saved Holden's life. Talk about luck, a lot of people in Greenfield would kill for that opportunity."

"But if she doesn't want to leave, the Raymond family might have some trouble on their hands. After all, her husband is Ian."

Samuel, nursing a glass of red wine, found the conversation amusing.

"Why are you all so sure that Ian's wife doesn't want a divorce? Sure, the Raymonds are rich and Ian's a looker, but not all women care about that stuff. All the money in the world can't buy her smile. Maybe she's been laying low because she's already prepping to leave."

Everyone at the table chuckled at Samuel's words.

One woman retorted, "Mr. Brown, quit pulling our legs. If Ian hadn't been with Carlene back then, there'd be a line of women knocking down the Raymond's door. You remember how many hearts were broken when he first got with Carlene. I heard the bars were packed that night, filled with girls from our circle. So, I think Ian's wife is desperate to keep him. But Ian won't stick around for her."

She was adamant and clearly a little envious that Ian's wife had her name next to his on a marriage license.

Samuel swirled his wine and chuckled at the general disdain for Ian's wife.

"I've met her."

The room instantly fell silent, everyone looking at him in surprise.