Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 2 A Substantial Amount of Information

I was about to pick up the phone to see who the sender was when Matthew hurried into the room and took the phone. He glanced at it hastily, then looked back at me.

“It’s Mel!”

“What’s the matter? Are you afraid that I’ll find something?” I looked at him suspiciously and felt uneasy as if something was wrong.

The message had only four words. “Did she find out?”

It was enough for me because it implied the other person feared I’d find out about something. The message also showed a hint of ambiguity, so I scrutinized Matthew. My gut feeling surged as my premonition grew heavier.

Matthew chuckled casually and threw the phone back on the bedside table. Then he pulled me into his arms and kissed my lips, saying, “You’re overthinking! It’s not about you, but my sister, Mel. She’s using me as a cover to scam Mom for money.”

Mel was Matthew’s younger sister, Melanie Murphy. She had been weak and sickly since childhood, so her family always pampered and spoiled her. She also behaved like a rich brat.

but never took anything seriously. She didn’t even go to school and only traveled, ate, and had

money? Where do

he approached the bathroom. “Yeah, yeah, it’s all your money. That’s what happens when I marry an amazing and understanding woman like

I appreciated his words.

I had never been stingy regarding his family because I believed a harmonious family led to success in all endeavors. I also believed in treating others with the same kindness

my doubts and grievances. It

buying a house in a good school district again, which had become a pressing matter for me. We had lived in this small 500-square-foot

Although we had saved money for a new

the fast-developing city

my forehead, and said,

fell asleep sweetly, daydreaming about

received a call from my best friend, Irvanna, saying she wanted to

course, I immediately responded and took a

just like sisters. We could talk about anything, but it was rare for her to call me. After all, she was a busy woman who worked as a

our favorite dessert shop, I saw her sitting in the corner, typing away on her laptop. The morning sun cast a peaceful glow on her, making her look even more