---- Chapter 5 "And I'm only 26! What, just because I'm three years older than Rachel, I have to support my husband and his little mistress?" I snapped, cutting Joel off. Joel let out a long, weary sigh. "Do you have to say it like that? The ones who messed up were Michael and I, not her. You and Chloe are being so cruel. Don't you feel the least bit guilty?" I gave a cold laugh. "Why the hell should we feel guilty? You and Michael want to play house with your side chick? Fine-but do it with your own money, not your wives'. If anyone should be ashamed, it's the two of you." I pointed a finger at him. "You and Michael could only grow up safe, fed, and educated because of the Brooklyn and Murphy families. "You should be grateful. But instead, you turned your backs on the very people who raised you. Unbelievable. " Joel and Michael had grown up in a remote village, ---- orphaned young. It was the Brooklyn and Murphy families who pulled them out of poverty and sponsored their education fees. It took me ten years to finally earn my parents! approval to be with Joel. He cried like a baby on our wedding day, swearing he'd love me for the rest of his life. But just a few years in, everything had changed. Joel and Michael's biggest fear was being seen as freeloaders. The moment I pointed my finger in Joel's face and called him out, there was no turning back- our marriages were beyond saving. The two of them had always carried themselves with pride, as if they were trying to prove something to the Brooklyn and Murphy families. To show they weren't after money, they'd even signed a prenup that said if they ever divorced, they'd leave with nothing. There wasn't much to divide anyway. After we signed the papers, we headed to the courthouse to file the ---- divorce. Two divorces, but five people. Rachel tagged along, and her eyes were practically glowing with excitement. Michael sulked through the whole thing. As soon as we stepped outside, he made a beeline for Rachel but kept sneaking glances at Chloe. However, Chloe didn't even look his way. She was lost in thought, totally checked out. Seeing her reaction, Michael scowled and walked off ina huff. Joel wasn't nearly as proud. He drifted over to me, looking heartbroken. "Anna, you were my first crush, my first love, and my wife. I still can't believe this is how we ended up. It just feels like such a waste." "What I ever felt was regret. The moment I saw you fawning over Rachel-someone who's not even family -I should've walked away." In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.