Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 440

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Back home, everything seemed peaceful and tranquil.

But for the eldest branch of the Stone family, who had been struck from the family registry by Old Mr. Stone and exiled abroad, life had been nothing short of misery from the very first moment.

Beverly, Arnold's wife, had no choice but to follow them, no matter how unwilling she was. At first, she had clung to the hope that the old man was merely furious and that they would eventually be allowed to return. So, for the time being, she endured.

After all, given her current circumstances, the chances of divorcing and remarrying were slim. Worse still, the Lawrence family was now under the control of that scoundrel Ronaldo, cutting off any possibility of returning to her own family. She had no choice but to stay with Arnold—for now.

But who could have imagined?

Who could have guessed the old man was dead serious?

So much time had passed, yet Old Mr. Stone hadn’t so much as hinted at letting them return. It wasn’t until Beverly overheard a conversation between Arnold and his father that the truth finally hit her. The eldest branch was finished—completely and utterly.

And Beverly? She might very well be doomed to live the rest of her life as a commoner.

She couldn’t accept that.

Sure, she had gritted her teeth through the poor food and shabby living conditions, telling herself it was temporary. But the thought of this being her reality forever? Unthinkable.

So she laid her cards on the table—with Arnold, and with her so-called in-laws.

She wanted a divorce.

She was going back home.

Even if returning to her parents' home meant being overshadowed by Ronaldo, it was still better than enduring this disgusting life any longer... She truly couldn't take it anymore. Especially since Arnold wasn't working, their savings were dwindling rapidly. If things continued this way, they probably wouldn't even be able to afford this modest rented house.

So she had to get a divorce—

It wasn’t just Beverly who couldn’t stand this life anymore. Arnold and his parents were equally fed up. They had always lived in luxury—how could they tolerate such hardship?

But before they could even come up with a solution, their daughter-in-law was already demanding a divorce from their son!

When Khloe heard those words, she was momentarily stunned, as if she couldn’t believe Beverly would dare to initiate the divorce herself.

She had even been merciful enough to let her off the hook after that affair, not forcing Arnold to divorce her. And now that their family had fallen on hard times, she wanted to leave?

Furious, Khloe snapped, "Absolutely not!"

Arnold’s father frowned but remained silent. Meanwhile, Arnold himself glared at Beverly with icy, dagger-like eyes.

Beverly shrank slightly under their combined gazes.

She instinctively took a step back.

But her expression remained resolute.