Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 48 Finding the Right Time

I remained still. His behavior puzzled me, but I knew they were crocodile tears.

Eventually, he stood and said. “Wait here, I’ll make you something to eat.” He would not show me his face.

I didn’t care about his thoughts. Even if he showed such emotions occasionally, my image of him would not change. I couldn’t lower myself to the level of a brute.

I knew quick action was my best defense. I couldn’t let him succeed.

He returned to normal at breakfast, warm and smiling. “Honey, come here. Eat while it’s hot! Start with the

milk!”

He was attentive to me during breakfast, and everything seemed to have returned to normal. His actions

left me feeling a little dazed.

“How about a day off today? You’ve lost a lot of weight recently. I could tell when I held you last night,” he

said tenderly.

A vision of him and Melanie brought me back to reality. To calm my nausea, I patted my chest. “I don’t know why I keep feeling nauseous. Maybe I’m too worried about my parents.”

“I know. Don’t worry too much. Good things will come to good people. You call your mom every day, right? Once the pandemic passes, we’ll go visit together.” Matthew’s care was meticulous. He even helped me with a fried egg. “Skip the yolk, okay?”

rarely ate egg yolks as they could trigger pain.

money to them today. I’m afraid they might not have enough,”

I

a second, and then he smiled.

mom and told her to accept any money Matthew might send

hesitation

my mom said, “There’s no need for that. Your dad and I have enough. The company has

so you guys don’t need to spend too much on

okay? Can’t you just accept our money and keep it for yourselves? Our duty is to support you, and you shouldn’t refuse. If

frustrated. If only they could be as money–conscious as the Murphy family, then

so

family was all about money, never turning it

mom’s tone showed concern, “Chlo,

Giving you guys money is always a struggle. Isn’t it natural for

for her parents? The company is doing well now. You should just accept our support for my peace of mind!” I emphasized

mother agreed reluctantly.

trying to deceive

I reminded him again. He nodded repeatedly,

wired her ten

ten

Matthew’s office. His secretary said he was with a

finance department. I filled out an application for a hundred