Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 323

Edith hadn’t written a single lesson plan either. If anyone was to blame, it was Aaron—he’d never held down a real job at the company his whole life. He used to be lazy, always relying on his mother, convinced she’d take care of everything while he just coasted along at home, enjoying the comforts she provided.

He never imagined things would unravel like this. Truth be told, he hated seeing how far things had gone, but at this point, there was nothing he could do.

“Cut it out with all the excuses,” Aaron snapped. “If you thought I was useless, why did you marry me in the first place? Don’t pretend you weren’t after my family’s money. What’s the point of dredging all this up now?”

Their argument quickly escalated, voices echoing out onto the front steps. Neither would back down, and both seemed determined to have the last word, their shouting growing louder with every exchange.

One of the housekeepers, alarmed by the commotion, hurried off to inform the elderly Mrs. Murphy.

Mrs. Murphy, however, had no intention of meddling in their business. She’d always known their marriage was more a matter of convenience than love—two people bound by mutual interest rather than affection. Edith, especially, had always been calculating.

If Aaron ever lost everything, Mrs. Murphy was certain Edith would walk out the door without a second thought or a backward glance.

Their union had been about status and benefit from the very start. Aaron, for all his privileged upbringing, had little to recommend him beyond his last name and a tendency to avoid responsibility. It was his family connections that had made Edith agree to marry him.

“She told me today that she’s made up her mind—not to go through with the surgery. She said the risks are too high, and she doesn’t want to put herself through all that at her age. Honestly, I can’t say she’s wrong.”

“I’ve done everything I can, Leonard. I even looked up all the information I could find. I understand where you’re coming from, but she’s not young anymore, and I think we need to respect her wishes. Of course, if you want to talk to her again, I’ll be right there with you.”

It was a big decision—one that could very well be a matter of life and death. Marguerite felt Leonard should be the one to make the final call.

Deep down, Leonard had already guessed how this would turn out. He knew his grandmother well enough—Mrs. Murphy was never one to inconvenience others or put herself through unnecessary hardship.