Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 5 Strong Evidence

Melanie didn’t stay long after dinner. She pouted at Matthew and asked, “Matt, can you give me a ride?”

I rolled my eyes at her and glanced her way, but she feigned ignorance as she clung to Matthew’s arm, acting like a spoiled brat.

Matthew looked at me with a helpless smile, but since I didn’t respond, he awkwardly said, “Wait a while. I’ll help Chloe with the dishes and then take you out.”

I was honestly sick of Melanie’s behavior and didn’t want to see her for another minute, so I waved Matthew away. “You go ahead and take her where she wants to go. I can handle the dishes myself.”

standing up from her chair as she

“Daddy will be home soon! Be good and play with Mommy,

you coming along, kid?” Melanie questioned. She had no patience for

from Matthew. “Sweetheart, Daddy is sending your aunt off and will be home soon. Can you stay here with Mommy?”

her big, watery eyes before nodding. Then she hugged my neck and turned to look at Matthew. “Okay!

in to kiss Ava

keys and

held onto her brother’s arm, glancing back at me with a smug and mysterious smile, but I couldn’t be

but I didn’t ask much. Since he was a dutiful son, I assumed he chatted with

nine in the morning. He also

always considerate about every detail, leaving me nothing to complain about. It was just as Ivanna said. He had spoiled me so much that I grew accustomed to it. He was the ideal husband,

since the laundry was piling up. I checked the pockets before taking them downstairs to send them off to the dry cleaner. Still, I didn’t expect to