The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 583

Catherine had made pork chops for dinner, but couldn’t help feeling thrust onto center stage as Susan kept driving the point home to Lance.

“Catherine made these especially for you—she knows how much you love them,” Susan repeated, as if making it clear where all the credit belonged.

Lance’s dark scowl vanished as quickly as a summer storm, his features softening instantly. He’d come in holding Lanny with a scowl darkening his face, but as soon as he sat down at the table, his mood began to lift, and his eyes softened.

Catherine, meanwhile, had her mind elsewhere—distracted by worries about Amanda. She hardly had the energy to guess at the reasons for Lance’s mood swings. She kept her distance: when he was in good spirits she’d say a little more, but when his mood soured, she’d simply excuse herself and take the baby back to their room. If Lance wanted to look after Lanny, she figured she might as well let him—he could play babysitter for free, and she resolved to just go with the flow.

Sarah and Adelina spent the better part of the day waiting outside the villa, hoping for a glimpse of Lance, but he never showed. Frustrated, they returned to their hotel, only to come back and try again the next day.

This time, Sarah had made up her mind—not seeing Lance wasn’t going to stop her. She’d go inside, regardless. But as soon as they pulled up to the entrance of the gated community, a security guard stepped in front of their car.

“Sorry, ma’am. Only residents and their guests are allowed past this point,” he said firmly.

Sarah bristled with indignation. “We were here just yesterday! Why can’t we go in today? Don’t judge us by how we look. We could buy one of these villas if we wanted—just because we’re not locals doesn’t mean we can’t afford it!”

The guard remained expressionless. “If that’s the case, then I suggest you make a purchase. Until then, you’ll have to turn back.”

Sarah’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Listen, I went in just yesterday!”

He shrugged. “Then you’ll have to explain why you entered our private property without authorization. The rules here are very clear—non-residents are strictly prohibited from entering.”

Cornered, Sarah was practically fuming. “Why, you—!”

“Mom!” Adelina grabbed her arm. “He’s just a security guard. It’s not worth getting into a shouting match. Let’s go.”

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