Chapter One Hundred & Sixty-Four

Melanie was fed up with the new development and how Jamal's businesses were crumbling.

She did not know what to do and she did not want to suffer. Now she understood all that her father was telling her about Jamal.

She waited for Jamal to get back home before pouring out her mind.

Jamal got back feeling somewhat depressed but decided not to show it.

“I need a divorce,” Melanie spilled.

Jamal thought it was a joke because it sounded like a rehearsed line.

“Babe, what are you saying?” He laughed heartily.

He had such a dramatic wife, he said to himself.

“I want to put an end to this marriage,” Melanie said specifically.

“I'm sure you feel tired and frustrated, I am too but after a good night's rest, everything will be back to normal,” Jamal said.

He was trying to be calm so he doesn't get a panic attack

“I am serious, I will be leaving this house by tomorrow morning,” Melanie continued.

“What are you talking about, did I do something wrong?” Jamal asked, confused.

“Jamal please I will b