After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 351

No matter how much money Cynthia offered, Zachary always gave it right back, untouched. He’d just tell her he could earn enough to support his family on his own, that he didn’t need her help. Jackson knew the truth, though. Zachary was worried about dragging her down, making things even harder for Cynthia in the Lane family.

Jackson slurped his noodles and glanced over. “Zachary’s oldest is about to graduate, right? If he can’t find a job, have him come to me. I’ll get him a spot at The Lane Group. He’ll have to start at the bottom, though. I’m not giving out high salaries just because someone’s family.”

He hoped that helping out Zachary’s kids might make Cynthia rethink the whole divorce idea. If she left, that door would close.

“It’s tough out there,” Cynthia said, her voice steady. “A lot of graduates can’t find work these days. But Isabella already saved a position for her cousin. The moment he graduates, she’ll bring him into her studio. She said she’s turning it into a company soon.”

She kept going, calm and matter-of-fact. “And the bookstore and café she’s opening with Laura? Renovations are almost done. They’ll need people to help run the place.”

Cynthia didn’t need Jackson to arrange jobs for her nephews. Isabella could handle it. Besides, she believed her nephews were capable enough to make it on their own. The job market might be rough, but if you’re willing to start from the bottom, you’ll find something.

If Ethan could hear him now, he’d be fuming. He’d told Cynthia that even if she got divorced, she’d still have him and Isabella to count on. He had more than enough money, and just a bit of it would make sure Cynthia lived comfortably. Cynthia only had one child, Isabella, and since Isabella was his wife, looking after his mother-in-law was just part of his responsibility. It was the natural thing to do.

Cynthia just scoffed inside. So I’m not supposed to trust Ethan, but I should trust you?

Not that she’d ever really depend on Ethan anyway. What she had now was more than enough for a good life. And when she was gone, she’d leave Isabella a solid inheritance. That was the payoff for the twenty years she’d given the Lane family.