Divorce Him Before Tomorrow Morning Erin's POV: Ever since I found out about Helen and that she
was virtually one of the limbs of the Affleck family, I had been having restless nights.
The way this vile woman wormed herself into our already complicated lives was untenable.
So much had happened recently concerning Helen.
We received one shock after another relating to her.
I did not get a chance to breathe.
I figured they were just in a meaningless wham-bam-thank-you- maam relationship.
I least expected George to marry that shrew and not even tell me about it.
Then, to my consternation, I learned that Helen's mother was a psychiatric patient.
Her mental disease could be inherited and very likely affect the bloodline of the Affleck family.
How could I allow that? Due to George's insistence and threat to expose his father's scandalous
history, I had no choice but to change my attitude towards Helen.
Even if I couldn't accept her as my daughter-in- law immediately, I was willing to keep the peace with
her till the election.
But then I unearthed more secrets about her.
Bob Dewar was her father.
Upon hearing his name, I almost experienced a meltdown.
Many years ago, Morton had investigated Bob.
He thought that it would be a minor case that he would be able to fathom out quickly.
However, before the truth surfaced, Bob committed suicide by jumping off a building.
In the end, the case remained unsolved and it left a stain in Morton's political career.
At the time, it caused quite a stir.
Later, it was cleverly suppressed by George's grandfather, so it was not widely reported by the media
and soon the story died a natural death.
Because of the mystery surrounding Bob Dewar, Morton maintained a low profile in the years that
followed.
What had happened in the past could not be brought up again.
It would be like opening up a can of worms.
So I was determined to separate George and Helen.
If the public got wind that George had married Bob Dewar's daughter, the Affleck family would be in for
the ride for their lives.
Previously, I was prepared to be patient because of George's threats.
I would wait till after the election.
But in the light of recent developments, I could not endure it anymore.
I could only bank on the possibility that George still had some regard for his family and wouldn't hurt his
father.
Jane was the source of my information Ꮛ declaring that Helen was Bob's daughter.
She called me.
“If you don't put in a greater effort to separate these two, I will expose their marriage and reveal the
identity of Helen's father.
By the way, Josie has already met Helen.
If she finds out that Helen and George are married, don't you think the Burke family will blow a fuse?”
Then she abruptly hung up the phone, not giving me a chance to reply.
This was the first time that I encountered Jane's dark side.
She was the angel of darkness, playing her game from behind the black curtains.
She forced those of us in her clutches to follow her orders or face the consequences of her wrath.
It was her way or the highway.
At first, I didn't take Jane seriously.
But now, I was afraid she would carry out her threats.
Then, George's grandfather, who was also aware of these threats, called me.
"You'd better take care of it.
We can't afford to be accused of wrongdoing.
And let me make it clear.
That shrewd woman cannot become a member of the Affleck family.
Morton cared more about his career than anything else.
When he received the news, he ordered me to deal with it immediately.
“Don't screw it up this time.” "Don't worry.
I know exactly what I need to do." Although his tone was harsher than usual, I knew that getting angry
would not help at all.
I knew that I had to deal with the current crisis in a way that would work favorably for us.
I knew Helen was a smart cookie, so I set up a trap for her using her mother as a bargaining chip.
It had to work! Helen and I arrived almost at the same time.
She advanced in a frenzy towards me with the man called Phil Mason--if my memory served me right--
in hot pursuit.
I looked at her with steely cold eyes.
I was also dignified enough not to hit her then and there.
“Are you sure you want others to listen to what I have to say to you?" This was related to the reputation
of the Affleck family.
I didn't want the whole world to know about our personal matters.
Helen then said to Phil, "Phil, thank you for driving me here.
I don't want to trouble you anymore.
You can go back now.” "No, I'll wait for you in the car.
Don't hesitate to call me if you need anything," Phil said, giving me a vigilant look.
When he was out of earshot, I instructed, "Divorce George right now and cut off all contact with him
from this moment.
If you do so, I will never make things difficult for you." иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σм There was no room for
negotiation on this matter.
I would never allow my son to be with Bob Dewar's daughter! I was so sure that Helen would bend
under my pressure.
But I was taken aback when she asked me arrogantly, "What if I say no?” I was peeved by her arrogant
attitude and snapped, “Helen, let's get realistic about the situation.
You will eventually be separated from George because of the relationship between his father and
yours.
Even without my interference, your relationship will not be able to stand the test of time.
Stop being under the false impression that George will give up his whole family just for you.
Can you not see it in black and white?” Helen's face turned ashen but she still didn't say a word.
I continued in a slightly softer and more patronizing tone, “Without George, you are assured of a better,
happier future.
You can make a success of your life based on your own abilities.
You don't need George for that.
You are capable of supporting yourself and your frail mother on your own strength.
You are young and beautiful and can easily find another man.
Why do you keep intertwining with George? To be honest, I don't have such a bad impression of you.
You are a brilliant, capable young woman.
But you come from a poor family and your mother is a psychiatric patient.
Her mental disease could be inherited by your offspring.
We can't have our Affleck family tainted by such a scourge.
We won't make such a sacrifice to fulfill your love.
Most importantly, your father is Bob Dewar.
He is the bane of our existence." Every word I said was true.
Bob's case was still unsolved and Morton's career had been jeopardized.
But in a trice, George had married Bob's daughter.
People would inevitably suspect that the Affleck family had something to do with Bob.
Even Morton would be misunderstood.
The case would be revisited and the public would feel that Morton was paid off.
It had severe repercussions for us.
The Affleck family would come crashing down.
I would never allow it to happen as long as I was alive.
At that moment, I remembered George's threats so I softened my tone even further.
I didn't want to fall out with Helen, so I literally begged her.
"Helen, please understand where иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σм I am coming from.
If you were not Bob's daughter, I would have accepted you with open arms as George's wife.
But you can't hold the whole Affleck family to ransom.
You are an intelligent woman.
I assume you understand the gravity of this matter.
Think it over.
Remember to get back to me first thing tomorrow morning.
If you don't divorce George, your mother will not be the only one to suffer.”Ꮛ It was a warning disguised
as a plea.
I didn't want to hurt Helen's mother, so I met with Helen instead.
It would be best if we could solve the problem through verbal communication rather than resorting to
unmentionable methods.
Ꮛ If Helen was sensible to file for a divorce, I could compensate her in some way.
If she stubbornly refused, I would make her life very difficult.
Before leaving, I warned her, "Do the right thing and divorce George.
I won't tolerate any excuses.
If you don't, I can't promise that your mother will be safe." ©
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