Chapter 7 She kept searching for her scribbled note . Grover watched her , his expression even more detached than hers when she saw them together . He knew Tracie would come back . With her living expenses cut off by Rodger , she had nowhere else to go . She couldn't survive without money . Grover treated Tracie like she was invisible , not even daring to glance at her . Instead , he looked at Juliana and Wendi and asked , " What do you want for lunch today ? " Wendi didn't answer . She was pouting , glaring at Tracie in frustration . Juliana gave Tracie a cold glance before quickly turning her attention back to Wendi . Then she smiled slightly . " We still need to visit Oliver at the hospital later . Let's just keep it simple with some home - cooked dishes . How about … fish soup ? I had it at your company the other day , and you said it was a special appetizer your Chapter 7 . housekeeper makes , right ? " Fish soup . That was Tracie's specialty . When she was eighteen , she had sold fish soup at a street stall , struggling through a time when she had nothing . After marrying Grover , she often made this dish for him . He loved it . Despite being such a self - disciplined man , every time he ate fish soup , he ate until he was stuffed . But today , Tracie learned that Grover had claimed it was made by the housekeeper and even served it to Juliana . In the Stanton family , Tracie's life was clearly less valued than that of the housekeeper . Grover briefly glanced at Tracie , then turned his gaze back . " We won't have that today . Let's pick something else , " he said lightly to Juliana . " Anything works ," Juliana nodded . She bent down to look at Wendi . " Wendi , what would you like Chapter 7 to eat ? " Still glaring at Tracie , Wendi didn't answer Juliana . Instead , she suddenly shouted in her childlike voice , " Mom ! " Tracie looked up at Wendi . " You didn't give Juliana her favorite gemstone necklace , and now you won't give Oliver a blood transfusion . Do you know Oliver could die ? How can you be so cruel ? I don't want you to be my mom anymore ! I want Juliana to be my mom ! Go away ! " Tears streamed down Wendi's face . She was furious and heartbroken . ' How could I have such a cruel mother ? ' she wondered . Tracie finally found the note . She tucked it into her bag . Then , standing up , she looked at Wendi and asked in a calm , soothing voice , " Tell me , Wendi , is it that you'll only be happy if Juliana is your mom ? " " Of course ! " Wendi replied through her tears , nodding firmly . " Okay ," Tracie said quietly . Chapter 7 " What ? " Wendi didn't understand . " You can choose Juliana to be your mom . Your happiness and growing up in a healthy environment are what matter most ." As she spoke , Tracie stood up and began to walk toward the door . Wendi stood frozen . She thought Tracie would fight her decision to have Juliana as her mother . She expected Tracie to react the same way she had when she had taken the gemstone necklace from Juliana . In truth , Wendi had wanted to upset Tracie . But she didn't expect Tracie to leave so calmly . " Only if you make Juliana's favorite fish soup , apologize to Juliana , apologize to Lesa , and then go give Oliver the blood transfusion after lunch … will I not make you leave ! " Wendi shouted . Tracie paused and turned around . But instead of looking at Wendi , she turned her gaze to Grover . She almost forgot to ask Grover when he would sign the divorce agreement and when they would go to get the divorce license . Chapter 7 .. Just as she was about to speak , Juliana shrugged nonchalantly and said , " No need to apologize to me . I'm not that petty . You should go apologize to little Oliver at the hospital … " " Shut up ! " Tracie replied , her tone calm but firm . " What ?" " This is my house ! You're standing here , holding my husband's and my daughter's hands , criticizing me . Do you want me to call the police and have you arrested for being a mistress ? " Chapter 8